Onsite Construction Superintendent – Commercial Projects

Insight Global (United States); Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role requires autonomously managing day-to-day execution and serving as the main onsite contact for clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

You will lead safety, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of MEP trades across retail, mixed-use, and renovation projects, travelling regularly to project sites and ensuring projects finish on time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent or similar role.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently from start to finish.
• Strong background in commercial, retail, mixed-use, multifamily, or renovation projects.
• Experience coordinating MEP trades and managing demolition and construction activities.
• Ability to manage clients, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, budgeting, and field operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to project sites.
• Experience overseeing apartment complexes, multifamily, retail, and commercial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from initial planning through final completion.
• Manage all onsite construction activities, including demolition, MEP coordination, renovations, and new construction work.
• Serve as the primary onsite representative for clients, owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate, supervise, and hold subcontractors accountable for quality, safety, and productivity.
• Conduct regular project meetings with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project documents to ensure accurate execution.
• Partner with external estimating firms during pre-construction and budgeting phases.
• Identify and recommend qualified subcontractors and trade partners when needed.
• Proactively resolve construction issues, schedule conflicts, and field challenges.
• Monitor project budgets, change orders, material procurement, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with all local building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Perform punch list management and oversee project closeout activities.

Skills

5+ years experience

Independent project management

Commercial/retail/mixed-use

MEP coordination

Client/subcontractor/vendor management

Scheduling & budgeting

Leadership

Travel readiness

Construction sequencing

Tools

Construction management software

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role requires autonomously managing day-to-day execution and serving as the main onsite contact for clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

You will lead safety, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of MEP trades across retail, mixed-use, and renovation projects, travelling regularly to project sites and ensuring projects finish on time