Senior Construction Superintendent - Safety Leader

CMC Development & Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC Development & Construction is seeking a seasoned Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on premier commercial projects in Dallas. You will be the primary on-site accountability for safety, schedule, budget, and quality, coordinating trade contractors and enforcing the company's safety culture.

This role requires a minimum of 10 years in field superintendent roles on commercial projects, OSHA 30, and ability to read full construction documents; strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of direct experience as a Construction Superintendent on commercial or general contracting projects.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-trade projects from groundbreaking through owner acceptance.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (current).
• Strong technical knowledge across all divisions of construction work — methods, materials, systems, and sequencing.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting full construction document sets including architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage detailed project schedules and look-ahead planning tools.
• Experience with project management software (Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and interpersonal — across all levels of the project team.
• Proven problem-solving ability and composure under pressure; able to make sound field decisions quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously.
• BS or MS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field — OR equivalent combination of field experience and demonstrated results.

Responsibilities

• Lead field leadership and coordinate all trade contractors on site.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability standards, and performance benchmarks for all subcontractors on site.
• Resolve jurisdictional disputes, scope conflicts, and coordination issues with professionalism and decisiveness.
• Build and maintain credibility with owners, trade contractors, unions, and inspectors through consistent fairness and transparency.
• Serve as CMC's primary on-site representative and face of the project to all stakeholders.
• Champion and enforce CMC's safety culture — a clean, organized, hazard-free job site is non-negotiable.
• Conduct and document weekly safety inspections; identify, communicate, and correct unsafe conditions immediately.
• Ensure all workers and subcontractors are in compliance with OSHA regulations, CMC safety policies, and site-specific safety plans.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and incident investigations as required.
• Set the tone that safety is the first priority — before schedule, before budget, always.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop, maintain, and enforce the project schedule and milestone dates.
• Develop and manage look-ahead schedules with individual trade contractors to identify sequencing conflicts and resource gaps early.
• Coordinate general conditions work, project logistics, material deliveries, and site access to maintain project flow Anticipate problems before they become delays — proactively identify risks and drive solutions in the field.
• Inspect work in place for compliance with design standards, contract documents, and CMC's quality expectations.
• Identify deficiencies and ensure corrective action is taken promptly; document all quality issues and resolutions.
• Review and enforce contractor Quality Plans; hold subcontractors accountable to the standards they committed to.
• Review vendor drawings, submittals, and RFIs with the project team to ensure field compliance with the approved document set.
• Review construction details with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to confirm all work aligns with the design intent.
• Prepare and distribute clear, accurate daily field reports documenting site conditions, manpower, weather, progress, and issues.
• Maintain organized on-site records including safety logs, inspection reports, subcontractor coordination notes, and photo documentation.
• Communicate project status, risks, and field issues to the Project Manager and leadership team in a timely and professional manner.

Job description

CMC Development & Construction is seeking a seasoned Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on premier commercial projects in Dallas. You will be the primary on-site accountability for safety, schedule, budget, and quality, coordinating trade contractors and enforcing the company's safety culture.

This role requires a minimum of 10 years in field superintendent roles on commercial projects, OSHA 30, and ability to read full construction documents; strong leadership and