Project Superintendent

Jobtailor; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Tennessee is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to supervise the on-site renovation of a university dormitory, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion.

You will coordinate multiple trades, lead scheduling efforts, and partner with the project leadership team to align field work with project goals; Procore and MS Office fluency are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically 5–10 years of experience in General Construction.
• Background in project management, project coordination or related work.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Working proficiency with handheld computers (i.e. Smartphone, iPad).
• Experience with Procore preferred.
• State Contractor Licenses preferred (e.g. HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, Gas Installer).
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.
• Valid driver’s license held for a minimum of 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in ensuring projects are completed to the company and customer standards.
• Lead on-site construction activities for the complete renovation of a university dormitory.
• Supervise building renovation, infrastructure upgrades, utility trade work, subcontractors, vendors, and field staff.
• Develop and maintain a jobsite culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and quality.
• Partner with the Project Manager and project leadership team to align field execution with project goals.
• Lead pull planning, short-interval planning, and look-ahead scheduling.
• Coordinate demolition, abatement-related activities, structural modifications, interior build-out, MEP systems, and utility upgrades.
• Manage milestone dates, schedule risks, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate major building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low-voltage, elevator, civil/site, and utility trades.
• Coordinate utility shutdowns, tie-ins, relocations, and commissioning.
• Lead daily subcontractor coordination meetings and field progress meetings.
• Enforce site safety requirements, conduct inspections and toolbox talks, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Oversee field quality, inspections, mockups, testing, commissioning, punch lists, and turnover requirements.
• Support RFIs, submittals, as-built conditions, and deficiency tracking.

Skills

Project Management

General Construction Experience

Safety Compliance

Scheduling

Leadership

Subcontractor Coordination

Education

High School Diploma

OSHA 30

Tools

Procore Software

Microsoft Office

Handheld Computers

Job description

• Assist the Project Manager in ensuring projects are completed to the company and customer standards
• Lead on-site construction activities for the complete renovation of a university dormitory
• Supervise building renovation, infrastructure upgrades, utility trade work, subcontractors, vendors, and field staff
• Develop and maintain a jobsite culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and quality
• Partner with the Project Manager and project leadership team to align field execution with project goals
• Lead pull planning, short-interval planning, and look-ahead scheduling
• Coordinate demolition, abatement-related activities, structural modifications, interior build-out, MEP systems, and utility upgrades
• Manage milestone dates, schedule risks, and recovery plans
• Coordinate major building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low-voltage, elevator, civil/site, and utility trades
• Coordinate utility shutdowns, tie-ins, relocations, and commissioning
• Lead daily subcontractor coordination meetings and field progress meetings
• Enforce site safety requirements, conduct inspections and toolbox talks, and follow up on corrective actions
• Oversee field quality, inspections, mockups, testing, commissioning, punch lists, and turnover requirements
• Support RFIs, submittals, as-built conditions, and deficiency tracking

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Typically at least 5–10 years of experience in General Construction
• Background in project management, project coordination or related work
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Working proficiency with handheld computers (i.e. Smartphone, iPad)
• Experience with Procore preferred
• State Contractor Licenses preferred (e.g. HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, Gas Installer)
• OSHA 30 preferred
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required
• Valid driver’s license held for a minimum of 12 months
• No major or frequent traffic violations or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years
• Safety-sensitive role may require passing additional drug screening

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management and construction oversight, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality control throughout renovation projects. Proficient in coordinating multiple trades and managing project schedules to achieve timely completion.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• General Construction Experience
• Safety Compliance
• Procore Software
• Subcontractor Coordination

Hard Skills

• Building Renovation
• Utility Trade Work
• MEP Systems Coordination
• Scheduling
• Inspections
• Demolition Coordination
• Abatement Activities
• Structural Modifications
• Quality Control
• Deficiency Tracking

Soft Skills

• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Communication
• Leadership
• Flexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• State Contractor Licenses
• OSHA 30
• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Construction Management
• Safety Standards
• Project Coordination
• Utility Shutdowns
• Field Staff Supervision

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Handheld Computers