Senior Field Superintendent – Construction Lead

CDM Smith; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perry Group, Ltd., a CDM Smith company, is seeking a Site Superintendent 2 to lead on-site field operations for client projects across the United States. The first project is in northeast Ohio, with emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and client relations.

You will oversee subcontractors, manage documentation, prepare reports, and ensure drawings and specifications are followed. This role requires independent decision-making, strong communication, and the ability to travel 100%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with nine years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree with six years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline with three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees subcontractors and construction to ensure work is safe, correct, meets quality control measures, and the intent of the drawings.
• Ensures all work adheres to the established project schedule; escalates potential or actual project delays to Project Construction Manager.
• Writes Daily Reports and Quality Inspection Reports for review with the site construction lead or Project Construction Manager which become record document.
• Takes progress photographs of construction events and labels and identifies each photograph.
• Prepares Monthly Progress Reports.
• Ensures that contractors are using the latest design drawing revision for construction.
• May provide assistance to Project Construction Manager.
• May be responsible for key trade and/or subcontractor in support of overall project.
• Prepares contract extras and progress payments for client approval working with Project Manager.
• Provide proper correspondence with project management and clients such that all project issues are handled in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Maintains on-site records and files per The Perry Group document control requirements.
• Understands The Perry Group Quality Policy Statement and follows the Quality Systems Work Instructions.

Skills

Multitasking

Safety management

Quality control

Scheduling

Communication

Reading drawings

Construction terminology

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 9+ years

Associate degree +6 years

Bachelor's degree +3 years (Construction Management/Engineering)

Job description

The Perry Group, Ltd., a CDM Smith company, is seeking a Site Superintendent 2 to lead on-site field operations for client projects across the United States. The first project is in northeast Ohio, with emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and client relations.

You will oversee subcontractors, manage documentation, prepare reports, and ensure drawings and specifications are followed. This role requires independent decision-making, strong communication, and the ability to travel 100%.