Field Construction Superintendent: Safety-First Leader

Gilbane; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Next150 Construction Services seeks a Construction Superintendent to support daily field operations, coordinating trade contractors and field activities while upholding safety standards and quality control. This role develops foundational field leadership skills and collaborates with senior leadership to ensure safe, organized jobsite execution.

Responsibilities include planning, documentation, safety observations, and tracking productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 1-3 years in field leadership/supervisor construction; 3-8 years construction experience.
• OSHA 10 certified with ability to obtain OSHA 30 within 3 months of hire.
• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, safety and site operations software, and construction management software.
• Knowledge of construction-documenting and drawing; knowledge of all phases of construction.
• Knowledge in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, cost control, and forecasting.
• Strong labor relations with union and non-union engagement.
• Commitment to Zero Injury and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of assigned trade contractors and field activities to help maintain schedule compliance and daily execution.
• Work in accordance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and approved work plans for assigned scopes.
• Support site safety protocols and participate in safety orientations and field safety activities.
• Stay informed of daily field activities and monitor work in progress to support compliance with approved work plans.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and field documentation using CM software; support safety audits and documentation.
• Support enforcement of safety and quality control policies and escalate concerns to senior field supervision.
• Monitor work for compliance with plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Attend and participate in project meetings as required to support communication and coordination.
• Assist in tracking craft productivity, labor hours, and production quantities; report variances to senior field leadership.
• Assist with workforce coordination, basic forecasting, field data collection, and quantification of basic labor, material, and equipment needs.
• Establish credibility with Owners, trade contractors, unions, and field personnel through professional conduct.
• Promote sustainability practices, housekeeping standards, and environmental compliance on the jobsite.

Skills

Technical communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Safety culture

Labor relations

Scheduling & cost control

Construction-site coordination

Documentation & reporting

Quality control

Field leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering or Construction Management

OSHA 10 certification + OSHA 30 within 3 months

3–8 years construction leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Safety/site operations software

Job description

Next150 Construction Services seeks a Construction Superintendent to support daily field operations, coordinating trade contractors and field activities while upholding safety standards and quality control. This role develops foundational field leadership skills and collaborates with senior leadership to ensure safe, organized jobsite execution.

Responsibilities include planning, documentation, safety observations, and tracking productivity.