Senior Field Superintendent - Lead Complex Construction

Suffolkconstruction; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk is seeking a Senior Superintendent to provide overall direction on projects, cultivate strong relationships with owners and architects, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 8–12 years of construction experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and demonstrated leadership. You will manage site activities, coordinate with the Project Manager, and drive successful turnover and closeout of complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline and experience relative to project size/scope.
• 8 to 12 years of experience related construction fields.
• Applicable area licenses.
• Excellent team development skills and leadership abilities.
• Strong ability to partner with the Project Manager and staff.
• Must possess effective communication skills.
• Capable of dealing with ambiguity and tight work oversight.
• Able to multi-task and handle competing priorities while maintaining customer relations.
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and document all day-to-day job site activities including OSHA safety compliance.
• Direct field personnel according to the project plan and Suffolk supervisory principles.
• Communicate issues, events, performance, and progress daily to the Project Manager.
• Report any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate cost-effective solutions.
• Establish effective working relationships with Clients, Suffolk team members, subcontractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Request advice and assistance from the General Superintendent or Project Executive on materials, sequencing, scheduling, logistics, and personnel.
• Project Start-Up/Turnover Meeting: Identify pre-mobilization activities in conjunction with the Project Executive, General Superintendent, and the Project Manager.
• Develop start-up schedule with Project Manager and send it for review.
• Scheduling: Assist in formulating and implementing construction schedules; Maintain baseline schedule; Update monthly; Provide six-week look‑ahead.
• Lead Pull Planning meetings and 6 week make ready plan meetings.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team development

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Core values

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline and project-size experience

Job description

Suffolk is seeking a Senior Superintendent to provide overall direction on projects, cultivate strong relationships with owners and architects, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 8–12 years of construction experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and demonstrated leadership. You will manage site activities, coordinate with the Project Manager, and drive successful turnover and closeout of complex projects.