Senior Commercial Construction Lead: On‑Site, Safety‑First

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join our Commercial team in Birmingham, AL. The ideal candidate will bring extensive commercial construction experience and a proven track record as a lead superintendent on major projects.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a valid driver's license, with responsibilities spanning safety, scheduling, staffing, and coordination with owners, designers, and subcontractors on projects up to $80M.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• Experience as lead superintendent on at least one project.
• Experience on projects up to $80M preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Advocates safety as number one priority on the jobsite and enforces compliance with company and jobsite safety plan and policies and all safety-related regulations.
• Partners with Estimating, Division Management and Project Management to supervise, direct, and coordinate management of construction projects, including direct liaison with owner, designers, and subcontractors to ensure efficient and orderly performance of the job.
• Develops and implements detailed schedules and production plans with budget and safety goals in mind.
• Assists Project Manager in the preparation of project status reports.
• Responsible for daily reports, progress reports, compliance reports and logs.
• Oversees the review of plans and drawings in accordance with contract documents and the coordination of shop drawings.
• Procures tools and materials needed for the project to ensure availability according to the work schedule.
• Determines staffing levels and timing considering building methodology as well as the availability of tools and equipment for each phase of the construction project.
• Recruits, hires and directs the work of all company onsite field personnel in accordance with HR processes and procedures.
• Prepares or oversees submission of payroll to Payroll Department and all documentation required to comply with HR and Payroll policies and procedures.
• Confers with supervisory personnel and employees to resolve complaints and grievances within the work force.
• Works with supervisory personnel and employees, engineers, architects, subcontractors, inspectors, and supplier of tools and materials to improve construction methods and resolve construction issues.
• Ensures construction schedules are adhered to by determining appropriate staffing levels and material and tool procurement.
• Supervises and coordinates subcontractors to monitor their compliance with subcontract terms.
• Follows and enforces company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and oversees regulatory inspection.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join our Commercial team in Birmingham, AL. The ideal candidate will bring extensive commercial construction experience and a proven track record as a lead superintendent on major projects.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a valid driver's license, with responsibilities spanning safety, scheduling, staffing, and coordination with owners, designers, and subcontractors on projects up to $80M.