Senior Superintendent

Samet Corporation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Samet Corporation is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site construction activities, oversee trades, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence across projects. You will coordinate multiple subcontractors, review plans, and drive efficient installations while maintaining budget and scope.

You will foster the development of field leaders, manage safety programs, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to keep projects on track and compliant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and professional email etiquette.
• Minimum 7-10 years of construction experience, including 3-5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with commercial, institutional, or industrial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all construction activities on assigned projects.
• Coordinate work schedules and sequences among multiple trades and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress and maintain construction schedules.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work quality and compliance.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Implement and enforce all safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Investigate incidents and maintain safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes and permit requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized job sites.
• Communicate clearly with direct reports on performance expectations, and support their career path development by setting goals for scalable growth.
• Maintain strong communication and relationships with contractors and suppliers to support the construction schedule.
• Oversee and manage punch lists through project closeout.
• Meet with AHJs and third-party inspectors to facilitate inspections and approvals.
• Review subcontractor performance against scheduled deadlines to confirm manpower, equipment, and materials are sufficient to meet deliverables.
• Lead the field team in promoting quality initiatives, setting expectations for inspections and observations, and ensuring quality and safety platforms are properly utilized.
• Maintain job site cleanliness, organization, and curb appeal.
• Assist in developing and updating the project PMP as required.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to develop and manage subcontractor scopes of work.
• Participate in developing the baseline schedule and own the CPM schedule — managing, updating, and implementing it throughout the project.
• Lead weekly coordination meetings, pre-install meetings, and schedule meetings that keep construction activities moving efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Email etiquette

Job description

Senior Superintendent

As Senior Superintendent, you're the primary field leader on assigned projects — directing every trade and subcontractor on-site, and taking ownership the moment work begins in the field.

You'll set clear expectations that drive efficient installations, keep projects safe, on schedule, and on budget, and help build the next generation of Samet field leaders along the way.

What You’ll Do

• Direct and supervise all construction activities on assigned projects.

• Coordinate work schedules and sequences among multiple trades and subcontractors.

• Monitor project progress and maintain construction schedules.

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work quality and compliance.

• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.

• Implement and enforce all safety protocols and OSHA regulations.

• Conduct daily safety meetings and toolbox talks.

• Investigate incidents and maintain safety documentation.

• Ensure compliance with local building codes and permit requirements.

• Maintain clean and organized job sites.

• Communicate clearly with direct reports on performance expectations, and support their career path development by setting goals for scalable growth.

• Maintain strong communication and relationships with contractors and suppliers to support the construction schedule.

• Oversee and manage punch lists through project closeout.

• Meet with AHJs and third-party inspectors to facilitate inspections and approvals.

• Review subcontractor performance against scheduled deadlines to confirm manpower, equipment, and materials are sufficient to meet deliverables.

• Lead the field team in promoting quality initiatives, setting expectations for inspections and observations, and ensuring quality and safety platforms are properly utilized.

• Maintain job site cleanliness, organization, and curb appeal.

• Assist in developing and updating the project PMP as required.

• Work closely with the Project Manager to develop and manage subcontractor scopes of work.

• Participate in developing the baseline schedule and own the CPM schedule — managing, updating, and implementing it throughout the project.

• Lead weekly coordination meetings, pre-install meetings, and schedule meetings that keep construction activities moving efficiently.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction engineering, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and professional email etiquette.

• Minimum 7-10 years of construction experience, including 3-5 years in a supervisory role.

• Experience with commercial, institutional, or industrial construction projects.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience managing diverse teams and subcontractors.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to interact professionally with all stakeholders.

• Strong presentation and meeting facilitation skills.

• Conflict resolution and negotiation abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands:

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, walk on rough or uneven surfaces, use hands and fingers to feel or handle office equipment and files, reach with hands and arms, drive, bend, climb stairs or ladders, balance, kneel, crouch, turn or twist, talk, see, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit, handle hand and/or power tools, and may infrequently be required to crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment is a construction site in various stages of completion. The workspace can fluctuate from low to high noise levels and low to high light levels. Unpleasant or potentially harmful fumes may occasionally be present (proper PPE will be provided). The temperature of the work environment is variable based on location and season. Frequent travel is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, long correspondence, and memos. Ability to write complex correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to Associates or clients of the organization.

Computer Skills:

Advanced skill level in the Microsoft Office suite, industry-prevalent construction software, and SharePoint. Ability to interact with associates over the internet via Zoom or Teams. Ability to type professional correspondence.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Licenses:

A valid driver's license is required.

Why Samet

At Samet, we build more than projects—we build people. As one of the fastest-growing construction firms in the Southeast, we give our team the tools, training, and trust to take on real responsibility early and grow into the leaders our projects need.

You’ll learn directly from some of the best builders in the business, backed by structured development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders. You’ll work on meaningful projects, supported by an award-winning safety culture and a team that genuinely looks out for one another. And you’ll do it all The Samet Way: with integrity, a commitment to quality, and a belief that how we build matters as much as what we build.

If you’re ready to grow your career with a company that’s invested in your success, we’d love to meet you.

Samet Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Samet participates in E-Verify.