Project Superintendent

JK Executive Strategies, LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JK Executive Strategies, LLC is seeking a Project Superintendent to serve as the primary field leader for mid-to-large construction projects. You will direct multiple trade partners, oversee safety, quality, scheduling, and site execution, and build productive relationships with owners, designers, and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of field leadership experience, reads drawings and specs, holds OSHA 30-hour certification, and can coordinate crews, materials, and subcontractors on

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction field leadership experience.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, safety, quality control, inspections, and field coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations for mid-size to large construction projects, overseeing safety, quality, scheduling, productivity, and site execution.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, labor, equipment, materials, vendors, and deliveries to keep progress.
• Partner with Project Managers, clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders throughout preconstruction and active construction.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, scopes, submittals, permits, and schedules.
• Develop and maintain short-term look-ahead schedules and forecast labor needs.
• Enforce job site safety standards and address unsafe conditions.
• Monitor workmanship, coordinate inspections, manage punch-list activities, and ensure deficiencies are corrected.
• Maintain daily reports and lead coordination meetings with field personnel.
• Track submittals, long-lead items, and closeout documentation.
• Identify scope changes and value-engineering opportunities while protecting profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling

Field coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with full-service commercial construction firm in search of a Project Superintendent to join its team!

The Project Superintendent will serve as the primary field leader and direct multiple trade partners and project personnel. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive construction professional who can anticipate project needs, solve problems in the field, and build productive relationships with owners, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors, and internal team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations for mid-size to large construction projects, overseeing safety, quality, scheduling, productivity, and overall site execution.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, labor, equipment, materials, vendors, and deliveries to keep projects progress efficiently.
• Partner with Project Managers, clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders throughout preconstruction and active construction.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, scopes, submittals, permits, schedules, and other project documentation.
• Develop and maintain short-term look-ahead schedules, forecast labor needs, and identify potential scheduling or constructability issues.
• Enforce job site safety standards, conduct routine inspections and toolbox talks, and address unsafe conditions or compliance concerns.
• Monitor workmanship and quality, coordinate inspections, manage punch-list activities, and ensure deficiencies are corrected.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and lead regular coordination meetings with subcontractors and field personnel.
• Track submittals, material approvals, long-lead items, and closeout documentation to support project schedules and turnover.
• Identify scope changes, additional work, cost concerns, and value-engineering opportunities while minimizing waste and protecting project profitability.
• Provide leadership, accountability, and mentorship to field personnel and trade partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction experience, preferably in a Superintendent or similar field-leadership role.
• High school diploma or equivalent; comparable education and construction experience will be considered.
• Experience managing field operations for mid-size to large construction projects involving multiple subcontractors and trades.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and scopes of work.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling, safety, quality control, inspections, project documentation, and field coordination.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and competing project priorities.
• Effective leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to proactively identify field challenges, make sound decisions, and hold project teams accountable.
• Comfortable working at active construction sites in varying weather conditions and performing the physical activities required to navigate a jobsite.

Salary Range

• $70k-$110k

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.