Senior Field Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Elder Construction Inc; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elder Construction Inc. is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial projects. You will coordinate crews, trade partners, and project teams to keep work progressing safely, on schedule, and with high quality.

The role emphasizes proactive planning, strong communication, and accountability, with a collaborative leadership style to resolve challenges and protect budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a commercial construction Superintendent or 8+ years in a comparable field leadership role.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, drawings, specifications, and safety practices.
• Ability to independently manage daily field operations, schedules, and resources.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to anticipate and resolve challenges.
• A collaborative leadership style that builds trust and holds others accountable.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily jobsite operations, coordinating field crews, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Set clear expectations, communicate priorities, and hold teams accountable.
• Build strong relationships with crews, clients, inspectors, and project teams.
• Proactively resolve field challenges and communicate issues requiring additional support.
• Engagement during preconstruction completing drawing and constructability reviews, budget reviews, preliminary schedules, attending interviews and meetings.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules and lookahead plans.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and trade partners to keep work on track.
• Anticipate schedule impacts, resource needs, and potential conflicts before they disrupt progress.
• Partner with the Project Manager to align field execution with project budgets, schedules, and priorities.
• Promote and enforce safety standards through daily leadership, inspections, and follow-through.
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure work meets project requirements.
• Monitor quality, identify deficiencies early, and coordinate timely corrections.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and productive jobsite.
• Contribute field expertise to project planning, logistics, sequencing, and constructability discussions.
• Identify upcoming challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Make sound, timely decisions to maintain project momentum while protecting safety, quality, and cost.

Skills

Field leadership

Scheduling & planning

Communication

Problem solving

Safety practices

Collaboration

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

CPM scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elder Construction Inc. is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial projects. You will coordinate crews, trade partners, and project teams to keep work progressing safely, on schedule, and with high quality.

The role emphasizes proactive planning, strong communication, and accountability, with a collaborative leadership style to resolve challenges and protect budget and schedule.