General Superintendent

Jennings Concrete Contractors; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennings Concrete Contractors is seeking a General Superintendent to lead on-site operations in Charleston, SC. You will oversee daily field activities for multiple commercial projects, coordinating crews, equipment, and materials to meet safety, schedule, and quality standards.

You will review plans and layouts, guide forepersons, and collaborate with project managers, contractors, and clients. Documentation and reporting are essential, and you will train team members while pursuing workflow

Qualifications

• Experience supervising commercial concrete construction, including curb and gutter, sidewalks, and flatwork installations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and GPS-based layouts, with familiarity using Leica or similar equipment.
• Strong leadership, crew management, and team-building skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and forepersons.
• Proficiency in scheduling, resource allocation, and project coordination to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Solid understanding of construction safety standards, OSHA requirements, and risk management on active job sites.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills for working with internal teams, contractors, inspectors, and clients.
• Ability to maintain accurate field documentation, daily reports

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations for multiple commercial projects.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, and materials to meet safety, schedule, and quality standards.
• Review project plans, layouts, and specifications; provide direction to forepersons.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and clients to resolve field issues.
• Monitor productivity, enforce safety protocols, and maintain accurate documentation and reports.
• Train team members and support workflow improvements.

Skills

Crew leadership

Reading drawings

GPS layouts

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Communication

Field documentation

Team-building

Tools

Leica GPS

Job description

Company Description

Since 1968, Jennings Concrete Contractors has delivered commercial concrete services across Dorchester, Berkeley, and Charleston counties in South Carolina. The company specializes in stringless curb and gutter installation, as well as sidewalks and a range of flatwork including dumpster pads, handicap ramps, and HVAC/transformer pads. Jennings Concrete Contractors utilizes advanced Leica GPS equipment and develops its own curb models for large-scale projects. The team also maintains expertise in traditional hand-installed curb and gutter, allowing flexibility across project sizes and client needs.

Role Description

The General Superintendent is a full-time, on-site role based in Charleston, SC, overseeing daily field operations for multiple commercial concrete projects. This position coordinates crews, equipment, and materials to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.The General Superintendent reviews project plans, layouts, and specifications; provides direction to forepersons; and collaborates with project managers, contractors, and clients. Responsibilities include monitoring productivity, enforcing safety protocols, managing inspections, resolving field issues, and maintaining accurate documentation and reports. The role also involves training team members, supporting workflow improvements, and ensuring adherence to company procedures and building codes.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising commercial concrete construction, including curb and gutter, sidewalks, and flatwork installations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and GPS-based layouts, with familiarity using Leica or similar equipment.
• Strong leadership, crew management, and team-building skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and forepersons.
• Proficiency in scheduling, resource allocation, and project coordination to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Solid understanding of construction safety standards, OSHA requirements, and risk management on active job sites.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills for working with internal teams, contractors, inspectors, and clients.
• Ability to maintain accurate field documentation, daily reports