Lead Commercial Superintendent

Pavilion Construction; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HRA and FSA

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) / Roth with 4% Employer Match

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Pavilion Construction is seeking an experienced Lead Commercial Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations on commercial projects. You will lead on-site activities, coordinate subcontractors, manage the project schedule, and ensure safety, quality, and momentum from mobilization through completion.

You will collaborate with the Project Manager and Project Engineer to resolve field issues, maintain schedule integrity, and deliver a high-quality project on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods and job-site coordination.
• Ability to manage day-to-day field operations and multiple trades.
• Capable of developing and communicating weekly/monthly work plans.
• Proven track record of maintaining schedules and resolving field issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily on-site construction activities.
• Manage subcontractors, trades, and field personnel.
• Maintain project schedule and identify delays or conflicts.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings and reinforce safety expectations.
• Coordinate trade sequencing, site logistics, and milestones.
• Collaborate with Project Manager on progress, risks, and field conditions.
• Work with Project Engineer to ensure submittals, RFIs, and clarifications remain current.
• Monitor workmanship, quality, and overall site performance.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and photo documentation.
• Review drawings and specs to ensure work meets requirements.
• Communicate milestones, challenges, and progress to the team.
• Lead from the field with clear safety, accountability, and performance expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial construction expertise

Scheduling & coordination

Safety compliance

Job description

Lead Commercial Superintendent

At Pavilion Construction, we believe in Building Your Vision for our clients and for our people. We are a team of dedicated construction professionals who value accountability, collaboration, mentorship, and opportunity for growth.

Pavilion is seeking an experienced Lead Commercial Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations for commercial construction projects. This role is responsible for site leadership, trade coordination, scheduling, safety, quality, and maintaining project momentum from mobilization through completion.

The Lead Commercial Superintendent works closely with the Project Manager and Project Engineer to proactively resolve field issues, coordinate subcontractors, maintain the project schedule, and deliver a safe, high-quality project on time and within budget.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate daily on-site construction activities
• Manage subcontractors, trades, and field personnel
• Maintain the project schedule and identify potential delays or conflicts
• Conduct weekly safety meetings and reinforce jobsite safety expectations
• Coordinate trade sequencing, site logistics, and project milestones
• Partner with the Project Manager on project progress, risks, and field conditions
• Work with the Project Engineer to ensure submittals, RFIs, and clarifications remain current
• Monitor workmanship, quality, schedule, and overall jobsite performance
• Maintain accurate daily reports and photo documentation
• Review construction drawings and specifications to ensure work is performed according to project requirements
• Communicate project milestones, challenges, and progress to the project team
• Lead from the field and establish clear expectations for safety, accountability, quality, and performance

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience successfully leading commercial construction projects in a Superintendent capacity
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, drawings, specifications, and field coordination
• Ability to independently manage day-to-day field operations and multiple trades
• Ability to develop and communicate weekly and monthly work plans
• Demonstrated ability to maintain schedules, anticipate challenges, and proactively resolve field issues
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to jobsite safety, quality, and accountability
• Organized, hands-on leadership style
• Ability to work collaboratively with project management, field teams, subcontractors, clients, and other project stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• HRA and FSA
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) / Roth with 4% Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays