Lead Field Superintendent — Commercial Construction

Gateway Building Company; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company truck

Company devices

Job summary

Gateway Building Company in Durham, NC is seeking a Superintendent to lead the jobsite, partnering with the Project Manager to drive day-to-day execution, safety, quality, and timely delivery of complex commercial projects.

You'll coordinate trade partners, inspect drawings, review project specifications, and mentor field staff while maintaining client relations and representing Gateway with professionalism from mobilization through closeout.

Qualifications

• Four-year construction-related degree or 7+ years of hands-on commercial construction, with at least 5 years as a superintendent.
• Strong leadership to keep the jobsite safe and organized.
• Ability to coordinate all means and methods for successful project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution of the jobsite and plan Sequencing.
• Lead subcontractors, coordinate trades, and maintain schedules and 3-week lookaheads.
• Review drawings and project specifications to identify conflicts early.
• Coordinate inspections and jurisdictional requirements.
• Perform daily jobsite walkthroughs and resolve issues before impacting schedule.
• Manage quality, safety, and logistics; perform QA and safety audits.
• Lead toolbox talks with all workers onsite.
• Lead kickoff meetings and attend superintendent meetings.
• Prepare detailed daily reports with photos and maintain site docs.
• Drive punch, closeout, and project completion.
• Provide input on evaluations, disciplinary matters, and promotions for jobsite staff.
• Represent Gateway professionally with clients, designers, inspectors, and trade partners.

Skills

Leadership

Safety-minded

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Four-year construction-related degree

Job description

Gateway Building Company in Durham, NC is seeking a Superintendent to lead the jobsite, partnering with the Project Manager to drive day-to-day execution, safety, quality, and timely delivery of complex commercial projects.

You'll coordinate trade partners, inspect drawings, review project specifications, and mentor field staff while maintaining client relations and representing Gateway with professionalism from mobilization through closeout.