Construction Superintendent & Safety Leader

Smith Arnold Partners; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners is seeking an Assistant Superintendent / Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) in Augusta, GA to lead field operations and safety on a high-impact commercial project. You will coordinate crews, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety compliance with OSHA standards.

With 5+ years in construction and at least 2 years in a field supervision role, you will read drawings, manage schedules, and communicate effectively with teams and clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience with 2+ years in a field supervision or leadership role on medium-sized commercial or Federal projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes — civil, structural, and MEP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and schedules with confidence.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and supervise construction activities, subcontractors, and craft employees.
• Drive compliance with the Site-Specific Safety Plan and OSHA standards across all trades.
• Run daily safety and quality inspections and correct issues on the spot.
• Lead weekly toolbox talks and present safety updates at client meetings.
• Plan crew activities — methods, manpower, materials, equipment, and schedules — and track hours worked.
• Coordinate scope with other trades, departments, and contractors to keep the project moving as one team.
• Troubleshoot field issues from productivity gaps to drawing and site conflicts.
• Keep safety documentation accurate and submitted on schedule.
• Coordinate with engineering, estimating, and planning to ensure drawings, specs, and schedule alignment.
• Support development of the Project Execution Schedule, site logistics, and project procedures.
• Track schedule progress daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Build and review 4-week look-ahead schedules with the team and subcontractors.

Skills

Field supervision

Safety leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Project coordination

OSHA 30

Federal project experience

Job description

Smith Arnold Partners is seeking an Assistant Superintendent / Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) in Augusta, GA to lead field operations and safety on a high-impact commercial project. You will coordinate crews, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety compliance with OSHA standards.

With 5+ years in construction and at least 2 years in a field supervision role, you will read drawings, manage schedules, and communicate effectively with teams and clients.