Construction Superintendent

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IAPMO is seeking a hands-on on-site Superintendent to drive commercial projects from the field in Mills River, NC. You will own schedules, safety, quality, coordination, and delivery, serving as the primary contact for subcontractors, clients, inspectors, vendors, and internal teams.

This role is field-based, not desk-only. You will anticipate challenges, make decisions, solve problems, and push each project to a strong finish with urgency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial, healthcare, or industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, safety practices, and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project schedules, safety, coordination, quality, and delivery.
• Lead field operations and manage subcontractors with urgency, accountability.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and lookaheads.
• Anticipate challenges and resolve issues in real time.
• Build strong relationships with clients, inspectors, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Oversee inspections, RFIs, change orders, punch lists, and project closeout.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite that meets OSHA and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Ownership

Field operations

Scheduling

Safety

Project coordination

Quality assurance

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

CompanyCam

OpenSpace

Job description

We're looking for a hands-on, accountable construction leader to drive commercial projects from the field.

As the on-site leader, you'll take full ownership of schedule, safety, quality, coordination, and delivery. You'll serve as the primary point of contact for subcontractors, clients, inspectors, vendors, and internal teams, keeping everyone aligned and the project moving forward.

This isn't a desk-only role. You'll be in the field anticipating challenges, making decisions, solving problems, and driving each project through a strong finish. If you lead with urgency, think critically, and take pride in doing the job right, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project schedules, safety, coordination, quality, and delivery
• Lead field operations and manage subcontractors with urgency, accountability, and professionalism
• Develop and maintain project schedules and lookaheads
• Anticipate challenges and resolve issues in real time
• Build strong relationships with clients, inspectors, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite that meets OSHA and company standards
• Oversee inspections, RFIs, change orders, punch lists, and project closeout
• Hold teams accountable while creating a collaborative, solutions-focused environment

What You Bring

• Five or more years of experience as a Superintendent; commercial, healthcare, or industrial construction experience is preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, safety practices, building codes, and quality standards
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications, manage schedules, and coordinate multiple trades
• Proficiency with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, CompanyCam, and OpenSpace
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

What Sets You Apart

• You take extreme ownership
• You're proactive, decisive, and willing to get hands-on
• You remain calm under pressure and lead with a firm but fair approach
• You're humble, growth-minded, and always looking for a better way
• You finish what you start and finish strong

Ready to lead projects people remember?

Own the outcome. Lead from the field. Execute with excellence.