Lead Commercial Construction Superintendent

Australia-Employment; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401k retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid wellness time

Parental leave

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Phased retirement options

Free on-site parking

Catered lunches

Dog-friendly office

Downtown Syracuse location

Work-life harmony

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations for commercial construction in Syracuse, NY. You will oversee safety, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and quality control from mobilization through closeout.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Superintendent experience in commercial/design-build environments and a strong ability to read plans, coordinate teams, and maintain schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience with a commercial general contractor or design-build construction firm.
• Experience managing commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, mixed-use, or adaptive reuse projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documents.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, inspections, site logistics, safety programs, and project closeout.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, P6, or similar construction management software.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced field environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations and manage all on-site construction activities from mobilization through closeout.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field personnel to maintain project schedule and quality standards.
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and project documents to ensure work is built according to contract requirements.
• Manage site safety, conduct regular safety meetings, and enforce OSHA and company safety standards.
• Partner with Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and ownership teams to communicate progress, challenges, and upcoming needs.
• Lead weekly subcontractor meetings and maintain clear communication with all project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction schedules, identify potential delays, and help develop solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Oversee inspections, punch lists, closeout activities, and turnover documentation.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, site photos, manpower logs, and field documentation.
• Support cost control by tracking field issues, change impacts, material deliveries, and labor productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

P6

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations for commercial construction in Syracuse, NY. You will oversee safety, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and quality control from mobilization through closeout.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Superintendent experience in commercial/design-build environments and a strong ability to read plans, coordinate teams, and maintain schedules.