On-Site Lead Commercial Construction Superintendent

Pancoast & Clifford, Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pancoast & Clifford, Inc. is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead on-site activities for commercial projects in West Chester, PA. You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor safety, and maintain strict adherence to plans, schedules, and budgets.

The role requires strong field leadership, reading drawings and specifications, and a commitment to quality. This full-time on-site position offers growth opportunities with a trusted regional contractor focused on owner advocacy and

Qualifications

• Strong construction site management skills, including coordination of trades, site logistics, and quality control.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction safety practices, OSHA compliance, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Excellent organization skills, with the ability to manage schedules, documentation, and multiple concurrent activities.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control, including tracking labor, materials, and change orders.
• Proven project management abilities, including planning, sequencing work, and meeting deadlines.
• Relevant experience as a construction superintendent on commercial projects; prior work in specialized or detail-heavy projects is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with construction management software, digital plans, and basic office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or a degree in construction management or a related field is preferred.
• Capacity to work full time on site, adapt to changing project needs, and maintain a professional, solution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations on commercial construction projects.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and manage site logistics.
• Monitor work quality to ensure compliance with plans, specs, and building codes.
• Enforce safety standards, conduct site inspections, and address issues promptly.
• Schedule and sequence work, track progress against milestones, and manage on-site documentation.
• Communicate with project managers, owners, and design professionals.
• Assist with cost control, resolve field conflicts, and support punch list completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Site management

Safety compliance

Organization

Budgeting

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Construction management degree preferred

Job description

Pancoast & Clifford, Inc. is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead on-site activities for commercial projects in West Chester, PA. You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor safety, and maintain strict adherence to plans, schedules, and budgets.

The role requires strong field leadership, reading drawings and specifications, and a commitment to quality. This full-time on-site position offers growth opportunities with a trusted regional contractor focused on owner advocacy and