Construction Superintendent

RDM Recruiting; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

RDM Recruiting represents a general contractor in the Cary/Raleigh area seeking a Commercial Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial projects. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, and push work forward safely and efficiently while liaising with project managers, clients, and trades.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction within a GC environment, strong scheduling and leadership skills, and experience with Procore.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent experience with a General Contractor.
• Strong experience coordinating and managing multiple subcontractor trades.
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and scheduling.
• Experience with commercial renovations, remodels, tenant improvements, or similar projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and field operations.
• Experience working closely with Project Managers to maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable holding subcontractors accountable for schedule, quality, and safety.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software.
• Healthcare construction experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations on commercial construction projects from mobilization through closeout.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, and site activities.
• Drive the project schedule in the field and ensure subcontractors are meeting milestones.
• Plan and coordinate upcoming work to maintain proper trade sequencing.
• Conduct daily site walks and monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Identify potential schedule conflicts or field issues and work with the PM to resolve them.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project documentation.
• Coordinate inspections and ensure work meets project requirements and codes.
• Maintain jobsite safety standards and enforce safety procedures.
• Communicate regularly with PMs regarding schedule, manpower, subcontractor performance, and needs.
• Participate in subcontractor and project meetings.
• Manage punch lists, inspections, and project closeout activities.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and field documentation.

Skills

Field leadership

GC experience

Scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Procore

Reading drawings

Safety program knowledge

Tools

Procore

Job description

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Bonuses + Benefits

Project Type: Commercial Construction / Renovations / Remodels

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Superintendent on behalf of an established general contractor in the Cary/Raleigh area.

This is a hands-on field leadership role for someone who knows how to run a commercial jobsite, coordinate subcontractors, maintain schedules, and keep projects moving safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate comes from a General Contractor environment and is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day field operations while working closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, clients, and other project stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily field operations on commercial construction projects from mobilization through closeout
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, and site activities
• Drive the project schedule in the field and ensure subcontractors are meeting milestones
• Plan and coordinate upcoming work to maintain proper trade sequencing
• Conduct daily site walks and monitor progress, quality, and safety
• Identify potential schedule conflicts or field issues and work proactively with the Project Manager to resolve them
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project documentation
• Coordinate inspections and ensure work meets project requirements and applicable codes
• Maintain jobsite safety standards and enforce company safety procedures
• Communicate regularly with Project Managers regarding schedule, manpower, subcontractor performance, and project needs
• Participate in subcontractor and project meetings
• Manage punch lists, inspections, and project closeout activities
• Maintain accurate daily reports and field documentation

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience
• Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent experience with a General Contractor
• Strong experience coordinating and managing multiple subcontractor trades
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and scheduling
• Experience with commercial renovations, remodels, tenant improvements, or similar projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and field operations
• Experience working closely with Project Managers to maintain project schedules and budgets
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable holding subcontractors accountable for schedule, quality, and safety
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred
• Healthcare construction experience is a plus, but not required

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
• Bonuses offered
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term growth opportunities
• Established commercial construction operation with a strong project pipeline
• Team-oriented environment with direct access to project leadership

If you're an experienced commercial Superintendent who knows how to take ownership of a jobsite, lead subcontractors, and keep projects on schedule, we'd like to hear from you.