Senior Superintendent - High-Rise

Samet Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Samet Corporation seeks a Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on high-rise office and residential projects in Raleigh. You’ll direct every trade on-site, set expectations for safe, on-time, on-budget delivery, and mentor future field leaders.

You will manage safety, quality, and workflows, coordinating with project teams and AHJs to ensure high-rise compliance and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, construction engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years of construction experience, with 3–5 years in supervisory high-rise projects.
• Experience on commercial, institutional, or industrial high-rise construction.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all construction activities on high-rise office and residential projects.
• Coordinate schedules among trades and subcontractors for high-rise workflow.
• Monitor progress and maintain schedules unique to high-rise work.
• Lead site inspections for safety, quality, and code compliance.
• Review drawings and contracts for high-rise buildings.
• Lead safety meetings and manage incident investigations for high-rise sites.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Email etiquette

Job description

Senior Superintendent - High Rise

As Senior Superintendent, you’re the primary field leader on assigned high-rise office and residential projects in our Raleigh region—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 office and residential high-rise projects.
• Coordinate work schedules and sequences among multiple trades and subcontractors, with a focus on high-rise workflow.
• Monitor project progress and maintain construction schedules unique to high-rise construction.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work quality and compliance with all relevant codes and high-rise best practices.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts for high-rise buildings.
• Implement and enforce all safety protocols and OSHA regulations required for high-rise job sites.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and toolbox talks, specifically addressing high-rise job site risks.
• Investigate incidents and maintain safety documentation in the context of high-rise construction.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes and permit requirements applicable to high-rise structures.
• Maintain clean and organized high-rise job sites.
• Communicate expectations with direct reports, supporting their career path development for scalable growth within high-rise project teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors and suppliers involved in office and residential high-rise construction.
• Manage punch lists and project closeout processes on complex high-rise projects.
• Meet with AHJs and third-party inspectors to facilitate inspections and approvals specific to high-rise criteria.
• Evaluate subcontractor performance and verify sufficient manpower, equipment, and materials are available to meet high-rise deliverables.
• Lead the field team in promoting quality initiatives and ensuring high-rise safety and quality platforms are properly utilized.
• Maintain site cleanliness, organization, and curb appeal for prominent high-rise developments.
• Assist in developing and updating the project PMP as required.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to develop and manage subcontractor scopes of work tailored to high-rise office and residential projects.
• Participate in developing the baseline schedule and own the CPM schedule—managing, updating, and implementing it for high-rise project demands.
• Lead weekly coordination meetings, pre-install meetings, and schedule meetings to keep high-rise 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 on high-rise office and/or residential projects.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial, institutional, or industrial high-rise construction projects preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, especially in high-rise settings.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on high-rise teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills relevant to high-rise construction challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-rise environment.
• Experience managing diverse teams and high-rise subcontractors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with all high-rise project stakeholders, including ownership groups, consultants, and city officials.
• Strong presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus, especially for high-rise finishes and systems.

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, 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.