General Superintendent

System One; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

System One is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to lead field operations for multiple commercial projects in the Denver metro area. This senior role oversees Project Superintendents and ensures schedules, safety, and quality.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in commercial construction, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with PMs, subcontractors, and owners. Procore experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of commercial construction Superintendent experience.
• Proven experience overseeing commercial field operations.
• Experience managing multiple jobsites and/or multiple Superintendents.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, scheduling, and sequencing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor field personnel.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel between jobsites throughout the Denver metro area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations for multiple commercial projects throughout the Denver metro area.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to Project Superintendents.
• Manage and monitor overall project schedules, milestones, and field production.
• Ensure projects are progressing according to schedule, budget, plans, and specifications.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Establish expectations for site safety, quality control, cleanliness, and productivity.
• Review project schedules and identify potential delays or scheduling conflicts.
• Help develop recovery plans when projects fall behind schedule.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits and provide oversight across multiple active projects.
• Assist Superintendents with challenging field issues and provide solutions.
• Monitor manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure construction activities are properly coordinated and sequenced.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and preconstruction activities.
• Help standardize field procedures and best practices across projects.
• Identify potential risks and proactively address issues before they impact the project.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Support the development and growth of the company's field operations team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Field operations

Multi-site oversight

Tools

Procore

Job description

General Superintendent – Commercial Construction

Location: Denver Metro Area, CO

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $110,000–$130,000+ DOE

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced General Superintendent to join a growing mid-sized General Contractor in the Denver metro area. This is a leadership-level position for a hands-on construction professional who can oversee field operations across multiple commercial projects while providing leadership and direction to Project Superintendents.

The ideal candidate is a go-getter, strong communicator, and natural leader who understands how to keep projects moving, solve problems in the field, and hold teams accountable to schedule, quality, and safety expectations.

This role is well suited for someone who has progressed beyond managing a single jobsite and has experience overseeing multiple projects, multiple Superintendents, and overall field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations for multiple commercial construction projects throughout the Denver metro area

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to Project Superintendents

• Manage and monitor overall project schedules, milestones, and field production

• Ensure projects are progressing according to schedule, budget, plans, and specifications

• Coordinate with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and owners

• Establish expectations for site safety, quality control, cleanliness, and productivity

• Review project schedules and identify potential delays or scheduling conflicts

• Help develop recovery plans when projects fall behind schedule

• Conduct regular jobsite visits and provide oversight across multiple active projects

• Assist Superintendents with challenging field issues and provide solutions

• Monitor manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor performance

• Ensure construction activities are properly coordinated and sequenced

• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and preconstruction activities

• Help standardize field procedures and best practices across projects

• Identify potential risks and proactively address issues before they impact the project

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams

• Support the development and growth of the company's field operations team

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of commercial construction Superintendent experience

• Proven experience overseeing commercial construction field operations

• Experience managing multiple jobsites and/or multiple Superintendents

• Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, scheduling, and sequencing

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor field personnel

• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and contract documents

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore is a plus

• Ability to travel between jobsites throughout the Denver metro area

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is more than just a strong Superintendent. The right person will be a field leader who takes ownership, communicates well, and gets things done.

You should be:

• A go-getter who doesn't wait for problems to solve themselves

• Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership in the field

• A strong communicator who can work effectively with both field and office teams

• Able to hold subcontractors and project teams accountable

• A mentor who can develop and support other Superintendents

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple active projects

• Calm and solutions-oriented when challenges arise

• Focused on safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction

Compensation & Opportunity

• $110,000–$130,000+ annually, DOE

This is an excellent opportunity to join a mid-sized General Contractor where your field leadership and experience will have a direct impact on the company's projects, people, and continued growth.

If you're an experienced commercial Superintendent ready to take the next step into a broader field operations leadership role, we'd like to hear from you.

Ref: #673-STS Denver

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.