Senior Construction Superintendent: Lead Projects

jbenton; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

J. Benton Construction in the U.S. Virgin Islands is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead day-to-day field execution on large, complex projects, directing subcontractors, consultants, and self-perform crews to meet schedule, budget, and safety goals.

The role partners with Project Management on planning, cost control, and field operations development, with emphasis on coaching field leaders and continuous improvement, while maintaining strict quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent field experience.
• 7+ years of construction field operations experience with 5+ years as a Superintendent on large/complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading subcontractors and field teams; understanding means, methods, sequencing, and site logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities with subcontractors, consultants, and self-perform work, ensuring safety and adherence to project documents.
• Administer the project safety program; conduct safety walks and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule and short-term look-ahead plans; align sequencing to milestones.
• Lead field meetings and coordination with foremen and subcontractors to drive action items.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, manpower, sequencing, and productivity to protect schedule, safety and quality.
• Interpret plans, specs, submittals, and change documents; coordinate constructability solutions with PM and design partners.
• Partner with PM on cost control, labor tracking, and risk mitigation.
• Manage field change identification and documentation for timely pricing and approvals.
• Maintain high quality through inspections, punch lists, and closeout readiness.

Skills

Field leadership

Communication skills

Planning discipline

Contract literacy

Safety focus

Coaching others

Education

Bachelors in CM/Engineering

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

J. Benton Construction in the U.S. Virgin Islands is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead day-to-day field execution on large, complex projects, directing subcontractors, consultants, and self-perform crews to meet schedule, budget, and safety goals.

The role partners with Project Management on planning, cost control, and field operations development, with emphasis on coaching field leaders and continuous improvement, while maintaining strict quality standards.