Senior Construction Superintendent – Ground-Up Commercial

Michael Page

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 145,000

Full time

12 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone and laptop
Paid time off and sick days
Discretionary bonus

Job summary

MPI, a Philadelphia-based construction firm, seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead on-site teams from start through close on diverse commercial projects, shaping site operations and safety. You will interpret contract scope, coordinate with owners and managers, run preconstruction meetings, and ensure schedules, quality control, and timely payments.

The role offers a competitive salary and discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years as a construction superintendent for a commercial general contractor.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Experience leading ground-up construction projects and managing a large team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the on-site team from construction start through project close.
  • Proactively identify and help remedy design deficiencies, schedule concerns, and other project-specific issues.
  • Communicate and interpret contract scope to the entire site management team.
  • Conduct preconstruction meetings with all subcontractors prior to beginning each phase of work.
  • Create and maintain a project production schedule.
  • Review and assist in developing scopes of work for each subcontractor.
  • Administer a Quality Control Plan.
  • Review and approve all invoices and requisitions to ensure correct payment to vendor.
  • Enforce safety protocols to ensure job site consistently adheres to OSHA safety standards.
  • Supervise and evaluate assigned project personnel and maintain a positive work environment.
  • Communicate regularly with owners, construction managers, other superintendents, and project coordinators to ensure progress is achieved.

Skills

Strong communication
Team leadership

Job description

MPI, a Philadelphia-based construction firm, seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead on-site teams from start through close on diverse commercial projects, shaping site operations and safety. You will interpret contract scope, coordinate with owners and managers, run preconstruction meetings, and ensure schedules, quality control, and timely payments.

The role offers a competitive salary and discretionary bonus.

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