Construction Superintendent

SST Direct; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Annual bonus (10–15%)

Job summary

SST Direct seeks a Superintendent to lead on-site construction operations, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality alignment with project plans. The role guides field personnel, subs, trade partners, and suppliers while maintaining budget and client expectations.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, 7+ years in construction management, and familiarity with prefabrication strategies. Compensation includes base salary, vehicle allowance, and performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in field engineering, construction management, or related construction.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification preferred; required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop field personnel to promote strong performance, accountability, and teamwork.
• Direct and oversee daily on-site construction activities safely and efficiently per plans and specs.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, self-perform teams, subcontractors, trade partners, and suppliers to align resources with project demands.
• Identify and resolve field-related challenges and maintain productivity and momentum.
• Monitor field costs, evaluate change impacts, and communicate issues affecting budgets, schedules, or performance.
• Enforce safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements on the jobsite.
• Review and approve daily field documentation to ensure accurate reporting.
• Communicate project progress, risks, schedule concerns, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Proactively address construction concerns to support successful project execution and client relations.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate prefabrication strategies into planning and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Superintendent

Position Overview

The Superintendent is responsible for managing and directing on-site construction operations to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with established quality standards and project specifications. This role provides leadership and direction to field personnel, subcontractors, trade partners, and suppliers while maintaining alignment with project objectives, budgets, schedules, and client expectations.

The successful candidate leads by example, promotes accountability, develops field personnel, and fosters a collaborative jobsite environment. The Superintendent also works closely with project leadership and prefabrication teams to identify opportunities to improve construction planning, coordination, and execution.

Compensation Package

• Base Salary: $120,000–$160,000 annually.

• Vehicle Allowance: $14,400 annually.

• Annual Bonus: 10%–15%.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop field personnel to promote strong performance, professional growth, accountability, and teamwork.

• Direct and oversee daily on-site construction activities, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, schedules, and quality requirements.

• Coordinate with Project Managers, self-perform teams, subcontractors, trade partners, and suppliers to align manpower, materials, equipment, and other resources with project demands.

• Identify and resolve field-related challenges, address moderately complex construction issues, and maintain productivity and project momentum.

• Monitor field costs, evaluate potential change impacts, and communicate issues that may affect project budgets, schedules, or performance.

• Enforce safety policies, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements while promoting a jobsite culture centered on safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Review and approve daily field documentation, including progress reports, safety logs, pre-task plans, planning documents, and incident records, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

• Communicate project progress, potential risks, schedule concerns, and improvement opportunities to project leadership and relevant stakeholders.

• Proactively identify and address construction concerns to support successful project execution and maintain positive client relationships.

• Identify opportunities to incorporate prefabrication strategies into construction planning and execution by coordinating with prefabrication teams, trade partners, and project leadership.

Education Requirements

• Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in field engineering, construction management, or a related construction discipline.

• Previous experience leading or coordinating field personnel and construction activities.

• Strong understanding of jobsite operations, construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, safety practices, and quality requirements.

Preferred Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

• Experience coordinating prefabrication strategies and integrating prefabricated components into construction operations.

Certifications and Licenses

• First Aid and CPR certification required.

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification preferred; required within 6 months of hire.

• OSHA 510 or OSHA 500 certification preferred.