Field Superintendent

RW Dake Construction; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned ESOP

Company-paid health insurance

Paid time off

Collaborative team environment

Direct impact on company success

Job summary

RW Dake Construction in Wallingford, CT is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor to oversee field operations on commercial projects. This role requires directing subcontractors, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safety and quality across site activities.

You will coordinate with the Project Manager, manage resources, track progress, and uphold company ESOP values in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
• Construction background required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the project schedule and provide updates regularly.
• Coordinate field activities and supervise subcontractors.
• Review progress with the Project Manager and client representatives.
• Analyze manpower, material, and equipment needs.
• Direct subcontractor activities for interior commercial fit-outs.
• Maintain LEED requirements.
• Prepare reports and forecasts for progress.
• Ensure safety standards are followed and enforced.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Construction background

Strong communication

Safety-conscious

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Lift 60 lbs

Subcontractor coordination

Job description

Founded in 1960, RW Dake Construction is an employee-owned specialty general contractor with 11 regional offices across New York, New Jersey, New England, Maryland, North Carolina, and Florida. For more than 65 years, RW Dake Construction has delivered the experience, quality, and safety our clients depend on. Through expert craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a customer-first approach, we have built a reputation as a trusted construction partner across a wide range of industries, including banking, corporate, retail, and healthcare construction. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, every employee has the opportunity to share in the success they help create.

Responsibilities:

This position will include performing various supervisory functions. These responsibilities/functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares the project schedule and provides updates regularly, maintains reports accurately describing project status
• Responsible for the timely and cost-effective field coordination, quality control and day-to-day supervision of subcontracted work forces for construction projects
• Reviews status and project progress with the Project Manager and client representatives on a regular basis
• Analyzes manpower, material, equipment requirements, and interfaces the requirements with others as designated by supervising superintendent
• Directs subcontractor activities within commercial fit-outs for interior projects
• Maintain and verify LEED requirements
• Implements and enforces policies, procedures, and related work rules as established by field construction management
• Prepares reports and forecasts, as required, and keeps supervisors informed on progress of overall assigned activities
• Ensures safety standards and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craftsmen and others when in the operational area, tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
• 5 years supervisory experience
• Experience with email and ability to learn company-specific programs and software
• Construction background required

Why Join RW Dake Construction?

• Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for Employees and Families
• Paid Time Off
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Opportunity to Make a Direct Impact on Company Success