Onsite Construction Superintendent — Lead Field Ops & Safety

Colonial Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty seeks a seasoned Superintendent for our Charlotte project. The role leads day-to-day on-site construction, directs subcontractors, and ensures work aligns with plans, specifications, and company policies within our Zero Harm safety culture.

The Superintendent will drive safety, manage schedules, monitor budgets, and coordinate with Project Managers to meet milestones. Strong communication and proactive problem-solving are essential to achieve project goals and excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 8+ years of commercial construction field leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of structural, MEP, and architectural coordination.

Responsibilities

• Field Leadership: Manage all field operations and daily site activities; supervise subcontractors, foremen, and field staff to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-driven performance.
• Safety Management: Establish and lead the site safety team; develop project-specific safety plans, conduct hazard analyses, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager; lead pull planning sessions, identify milestones, and track progress against critical path.
• Quality Control: Implement and oversee the project’s Quality Control program; ensure materials, workmanship, and testing comply with contract specifications and standards.
• Preconstruction Support: Review drawings, specifications, and budgets for constructability; provide input to estimating teams and preconstruction schedules.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor labor, equipment, and general conditions budgets; approve subcontractor payment applications and verify cost accuracy.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Lead weekly coordination meetings, ensure accountability for schedules and performance, and oversee subcontractor orientations and compliance.
• Site Logistics: Develop and maintain site logistics and temporary facilities plans, including hoisting, access control, and site security.
• Communication & Reporting: Conduct progress and safety meetings, maintain daily reports, and provide clear communication to all project stakeholders.
• Closeout & Turnover: Ensure timely completion of punch lists, commissioning activities, and project documentation; manage site demobilization and final inspections.

Skills

Field Leadership

Safety Management

Planning & Scheduling

Quality Control

Preconstruction Support

Financial Oversight

Subcontractor Coordination

Site Logistics

Communication & Reporting

Closeout & Turnover

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

Balfour Beatty seeks a seasoned Superintendent for our Charlotte project. The role leads day-to-day on-site construction, directs subcontractors, and ensures work aligns with plans, specifications, and company policies within our Zero Harm safety culture.

The Superintendent will drive safety, manage schedules, monitor budgets, and coordinate with Project Managers to meet milestones. Strong communication and proactive problem-solving are essential to achieve project goals and excellence.