Senior Superintendent

Professional Women in Construction - Boston Chapter; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Auto allowance & phone stipend

Life insurance

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Cranshaw Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join our team. This role covers all job site activities and requires the ability to oversee multiple smaller projects while maintaining high safety, quality, and schedule standards.

The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of autonomous work with strong communication to internal teams and external partners. A thorough understanding of project controls and risk management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, facilities management, engineering or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction projects over $20M.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project or similar scheduling tools.
• OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License, Boston Builders License, NFPA Hot Work Certificate and NFPA Fire Prevention Program Manager Certification and Passive House Certification.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce safety programs.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule to meet milestones.
• Manage subcontractor safety, quality, and productivity.
• Oversee project documentation and reporting.
• Serve as primary contact with Owners and Design Professionals and AHJs.
• Collaborate with Project Management to control project costs and support financial objectives.

Skills

Project management

Safety management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, facilities management, engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cranshaw is seeking aSenior Superintendent to join our team. In this role you will proudly represent Cranshaw and be responsible for all job site activities. The ideal candidate is well-rounded in all phases of construction and capable of managing a variety of construction types, including the ability to simultaneously oversee multiple smaller projects.

This individual must be team-oriented, self-motivated, reliable, organized, and committed to doing what it takes to ensure successful project outcomes. The Senior Superintendent must be comfortable working autonomously while maintaining strong communication with internal teams and external partners. This role requires the ability to direct, motivate, and mentor others while fostering a safe, productive, and collaborative jobsite environment.

The successful candidate will be fully invested in understanding every aspect of the projects they oversee, making sound day-to-day decisions and exercising strong judgment to keep work progressing safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Cranshaw Construction is a fast-growing construction management company with over 40 years of experience building in some of the hottest market segments, including multi-family residential, including, senior housing, affordable housing, mixed‑use, corporate, commercial, retail, hospitality, industrial, medical, and lab work. We build with purpose, consistently delivering exceptional projects through the integrity of our people, the trust of our partners, and the pride we take in fostering relationships that strengthen our teams, our clients, and our communities. Cranshaw is an affiliate of National Development, a leading vertically integrated real‑estate investment, development, and management firm.

Our people are the core of our company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence, all while staying true to our mission and values.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce the Company and project-specific safety programs
• Proactively identify, assess, and correct jobsite safety hazards
• Develop, implement, and maintain NFPA 241 plans, Emergency Action Plans, Construction Management Plans, and related safety documentation
• Develop, execute, and maintain the project schedule to meet milestones and deadlines
• Manage subcontractor performance with respect to safety, quality, and productivity
• Supervise company staff and third-party labor resources
• Manage project documentation and ensure all required reporting is completed accurately and on time
• Serve as the primary point of contact with Owners, Design Professionals, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Oversee and enforce project quality standards
• Collaborate with Project Management to control project costs and support financial objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, facilities management, engineering or related field preferred
• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction projects exceeding $20M, preferably in Cranshaw’s core markets of multi‑family residential, mixed‑use, office, or lab/life science
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procore or similar), Bluebeam, scheduling software (MS Project or similar), modeling software a plus
• Minimum OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License, Boston Builders License, NFPA Hot Work Certificate and NFPA Fire Prevention Program Manager Certification and Passive House Certification
• Superior communications (written and verbal), and inter‑personal skills
• Highly organized and with a strong attention to detail, ability to plan and manage time well, prioritizing critical path constructability issues

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
• Ability to work outdoors or jobsite environment
• Use of PPE as required

The salary range for this position is $175,000 – $230,000. Compensation is part of a comprehensive total rewards package, including bonus and final offers will be determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.

Cranshaw Construction offers a wide range of insurance options, programs, and benefits Including:

• Comprehensive and affordable health, dental and vision plans
• Company -matched 401K
• Robust paid time‑off benefits with PTO, sick time and 12 paid holidays
• Monthly auto allowance and phone stipend
• Employee wellness incentives
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• A supportive, safety‑focused, and team‑oriented work environment

We want our team members to be happy and healthy, both personally and professionally. Our benefits take into consideration everything from career development to family matters and health & wellness. Beyond the work, you will find a team that steps up for each other in the moments that matter.

At Cranshaw, you can build not only buildings but also a career.

Cranshaw is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cranshaw has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) mission that values all perspectives and strives toward inclusivity because we believe that equal opportunity and shared success strengthen both our firm and our community.