Senior Superintendent

Appleton Finn; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleton Finn is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent to lead field operations for complex commercial construction projects in Winston-Salem. You will provide on-site leadership to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks are met across multiple teams and trade partners.

You will coordinate project activities, mentor field staff, and partner with owners, design teams, and inspectors to drive successful project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 10–15 years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience in superintendent or senior superintendent roles.
• Ability to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership for commercial projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project personnel.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and field personnel.
• Lead planning meetings and look-ahead scheduling.
• Maintain safety compliance with all regulations.
• Conduct site inspections and hazard assessments.
• Monitor quality against contract documents and codes.
• Identify schedule conflicts and field issues and propose solutions.
• Coordinate with project management, owners, and design teams.
• Oversee site logistics, deliveries, equipment, and temporary facilities.
• Review drawings and resolve field questions.
• Manage inspections, testing, and closeout activities.
• Provide timely field reporting and progress updates.
• Participate in preconstruction planning and execution strategies.
• Build strong relationships with clients and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Procore

Reading drawings

Safety

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Scheduling software

Procore

Job description

Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Project Executive / Operations Leadership

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Superintendent to lead field operations for complex commercial construction projects in the Winston-Salem area. The Senior Superintendent will provide overall on-site leadership, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

This individual will be responsible for coordinating all field activities, leading project teams and trade partners, maintaining strong relationships with owners and design teams, and proactively resolving issues that may impact project performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction leader with extensive commercial building experience and a proven ability to manage large, complex projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall on-site leadership and direction for commercial construction projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project superintendents, assistant superintendents, field engineers, and other site personnel.
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager and project team.
• Coordinate and supervise all subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Lead daily and weekly planning meetings, including subcontractor coordination and look-ahead scheduling.
• Maintain a strong and visible commitment to jobsite safety and ensure compliance with all company, client, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, site inspections, and hazard assessments.
• Monitor project quality and ensure all work meets contract documents, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Identify potential schedule conflicts, constructability concerns, and field issues early and develop practical solutions.
• Coordinate closely with project management, owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee site logistics, material deliveries, equipment utilization, temporary facilities, and overall jobsite organization.
• Review drawings and specifications and coordinate the resolution of field questions and discrepancies.
• Manage inspections, testing, commissioning activities, punch lists, and project closeout requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely field reporting, including progress updates, manpower tracking, schedule status, and issue documentation.
• Participate in preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, logistics planning, and development of project execution strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, trade partners, and project stakeholders.
• Promote a positive, accountable, team-oriented culture on every project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and extensive field experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 10–15 years of commercial construction experience, including significant experience in a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale and complex commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction means and methods, building systems, sequencing, and trade coordination.
• Demonstrated success managing project schedules and coordinating multiple subcontractors and work activities.
• Thorough understanding of construction safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency with construction technology, scheduling tools, and project management software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Willingness to travel regionally as required by project needs.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following project types is highly desirable:

• K–12 education
• Commercial office
• Industrial and manufacturing
• Municipal and public‑sector facilities
• Hospitality
• Large‑scale renovation and occupied‑space construction

What Success Looks Like

The successful Senior Superintendent will be a respected field leader who consistently delivers safe, high-quality projects while maintaining strong control of schedule, coordination, and jobsite execution. They will be proactive rather than reactive, communicate effectively with all project stakeholders, and develop high-performing field teams capable of successfully delivering complex commercial construction work.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to play a key leadership role on significant commercial construction projects throughout the region.