Construction Superintendent

Pancoast & Clifford, Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pancoast & Clifford, Inc. is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead on-site activities for commercial projects in West Chester, PA. You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor safety, and maintain strict adherence to plans, schedules, and budgets.

The role requires strong field leadership, reading drawings and specifications, and a commitment to quality. This full-time on-site position offers growth opportunities with a trusted regional contractor focused on owner advocacy and

Qualifications

• Strong construction site management skills, including coordination of trades, site logistics, and quality control.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction safety practices, OSHA compliance, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Excellent organization skills, with the ability to manage schedules, documentation, and multiple concurrent activities.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control, including tracking labor, materials, and change orders.
• Proven project management abilities, including planning, sequencing work, and meeting deadlines.
• Relevant experience as a construction superintendent on commercial projects; prior work in specialized or detail-heavy projects is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with construction management software, digital plans, and basic office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or a degree in construction management or a related field is preferred.
• Capacity to work full time on site, adapt to changing project needs, and maintain a professional, solution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations on commercial construction projects.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and manage site logistics.
• Monitor work quality to ensure compliance with plans, specs, and building codes.
• Enforce safety standards, conduct site inspections, and address issues promptly.
• Schedule and sequence work, track progress against milestones, and manage on-site documentation.
• Communicate with project managers, owners, and design professionals.
• Assist with cost control, resolve field conflicts, and support punch list completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Site management

Safety compliance

Organization

Budgeting

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Construction management degree preferred

Job description

Company Description Pancoast & Clifford, Inc. is a full-service general contractor and construction manager serving southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The firm has completed projects across all commercial building categories, with particular strength in specialized, detail-intensive work. Founded in 1995, Pancoast & Clifford employs a team of more than 30 full-time construction professionals, including highly experienced superintendents and project managers. Supported by a trusted network of skilled regional subcontractors, the company maintains a flexible, scalable workforce to meet project deadlines and budget goals. Pancoast & Clifford is known for collaborative relationships and strong advocacy for owners, ensuring each project meets or exceeds the client’s vision.
Role Description The Construction Superintendent is a full-time, on-site role based in West Chester, PA, responsible for overseeing daily field operations on commercial construction projects. This position coordinates and supervises subcontractors, manages site logistics, and monitors work quality to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and building codes. The superintendent enforces safety standards, conducts regular site inspections, and addresses issues promptly to maintain a safe working environment. Day-to-day responsibilities include scheduling and sequencing work, tracking progress against milestones, managing on-site documentation, and communicating with project managers, owners, and design professionals. The role also involves assisting with cost control, resolving field conflicts, supporting punch list completion, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Qualifications

• Strong construction site management skills, including coordination of trades, site logistics, and quality control.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction safety practices, OSHA compliance, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Excellent organization skills, with the ability to manage schedules, documentation, and multiple concurrent activities.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control, including tracking labor, materials, and change orders.
• Proven project management abilities, including planning, sequencing work, and meeting deadlines.
• Relevant experience as a construction superintendent on commercial projects; prior work in specialized or detail-heavy projects is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with construction management software, digital plans, and basic office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or a degree in construction management or a related field is preferred.
• Capacity to work full time on site, adapt to changing project needs, and maintain a professional, solution-oriented approach.