Construction Superintendent - Multi-Project Leader (Philly)

Spruce Builders, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spruce Builders is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field execution of ground-up workforce housing projects in Philadelphia. You will own daily site operations from mobilization through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, quality, and budget alignment.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, coordinate subcontractors and city agencies, and communicate clearly with owners, consultants, inspectors, vendors, and utilities. OSHA 30 is required.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of superintendent experience in ground-up residential construction.
• Experience with multifamily, workforce housing, townhome, or production residential projects.
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand the full project lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Philadelphia permitting, inspections, utilities, and right-of-way requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Buildertrend or similar construction-management software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple active job sites and take ownership of schedule and quality.
• OSHA 30 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily field operations of multiple projects or phases from mobilization through closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules in Buildertrend.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and communicate milestones to the team and subcontractors.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, material deliveries, equipment, and site logistics.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and field conditions before work begins.
• Inspect work for compliance with project requirements, codes, and quality standards.
• Verify surveys, layouts, elevations, and field dimensions for accuracy.
• Identify construction issues early and communicate next steps clearly.
• Coordinate L&I inspections, eCLIPSE requirements, and required approvals.
• Oversee utility coordination and installation with PECO, PGW, PWD, and ROW requirements.
• Maintain complete daily reports in Buildertrend with photos, manpower, and delays.
• Complete safety reports, QC checklists, RFIs, change orders, and punch lists.
• Enforce site safety plans, OSHA requirements, and proper material storage.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for manpower, schedule, safety, and quality.
• Lead punch-list and closeout to ensure all work is completed on time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Buildertrend

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spruce Builders is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field execution of ground-up workforce housing projects in Philadelphia. You will own daily site operations from mobilization through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, quality, and budget alignment.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, coordinate subcontractors and city agencies, and communicate clearly with owners, consultants, inspectors, vendors, and utilities. OSHA 30 is required.