Senior Superintendent

Robins & Morton; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Robins & Morton is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead construction projects in Carlsbad, NM. The candidate will manage job sites, coordinate team efforts, and maintain safety and quality standards.

With over 10 years of construction experience, you will work closely with trade partners and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

A degree in Building Science, Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred. Join a team recognized for ethical practices and a commitment to building with purpose.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience/training.
• 2+ years of experience managing successful projects independently.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents and safety rules.
• OSHA 30 Hour preferred, must obtain within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the project team and trade partners.
• Manage multiple jobs and establish profit and time objectives.
• Plan jobsite layout and coordinate all field activities.
• Maintain safety and quality standards on-site.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Safety Management

Quality Control

Education

Degree in Building Science, Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Project Scheduling Software

Job description

Job Description

The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work‑life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.

We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work, is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®.

The Senior Superintendent leads, plans and coordinates the R&M team, trade partners and vendors to ensure the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the owner.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Provide judgment to achieve all profit, time, quality and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Manage multiple job projects within a client campus or region (as applicable).
• Establish profit/time objectives for Operations Manager review/approval.
• Plan and set up an efficient jobsite layout.
• Plan and establish the flow of work activities.
• Coordinate all field activities.
• Direct development of an overall project schedule.
• Arrange for and schedule inspections by government officials and consultants.
• Maintain a clean, orderly jobsite, utilizing 5s.
• Review and evaluate all trade partners and vendor purchase orders prepared by Project Manager.
• Prequalify, hire and lead all field labor.
• Maintain daily logs to document all jobsite activities and events.
• Lead team in accordance with policies & procedures & any applicable state/federal laws.
• Interview, hire & train team; plan, assign & direct work; & address complaints & resolve issues.
• Coordinating with entire project team, plan, organize, control, integrate, & complete assigned project.
• Maintain client and designer relationships.
• Maintain a working relationship with project trade partners.
• Implement and lead interim scheduling meetings for continuous improvement.
• Maintain quality of work to meet or exceed plans and specifications.
• Review cost reports and projections and take action to effectively manage job costs.
• Educate team members on and ensure jobsite safety, meeting or exceeding OSHA regulations and R&M Safety Program.
• Implement and maintain all quality control programs and life safety checkout procedures.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Preferably, a degree in Building Science, Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• 10+ Years of construction experience/training. 2+ years of experience autonomously managing successful projects.
• Ability to read, analyze & interpret contract documents, safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, & procedure manuals.
• OSHA 30 Hour preferred. If not current, to receive within the first year of employment and keep current.

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami‑Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh‑Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high‑performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking. Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.