General Superintendent

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

Job summary

System One is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to lead field operations for multiple commercial construction projects in the Denver metro area. This leadership role requires ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence while mentoring Project Superintendents and coordinating with PMs, subcontractors, and owners.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in commercial construction supervision, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple sites and teams.

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 means, methods, scheduling, and sequencing in commercial construction.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor field personnel.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel between jobsites in the Denver metro area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations for multiple commercial construction projects across the Denver metro area.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to Project Superintendents.
• Manage and monitor overall project schedules, milestones, and field production.
• Ensure projects progress according to schedule, budget, plans, and specifications.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Establish site safety, quality control, cleanliness, and productivity expectations.
• Review project schedules and identify potential delays or conflicts; develop recovery plans.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits and provide oversight across multiple active projects.
• Assist Superintendents with field issues and provide solutions.
• Monitor manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Project supervision

Scheduling

Communication

Mentoring

Procore

Travel between sites

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
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and safety

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:

• 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