Senior Superintendent: Lead Major Field Projects & Safety

J Benton Construction; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays (12)

401(k) retirement plan with company’re

Company paid Life Insurance

Company paid Short-Term Disability

Job summary

J. Benton Construction, a Virgin Islands-based contractor, seeks a Senior Superintendent to lead day-to-day field execution on large projects, directing subcontractors and self-perform crews to deliver safe, high-quality work on schedule.

You will partner with Project Management on planning, cost control, and change management, develop field leaders, and drive continuous improvement of field operations across complex facilities and commercial builds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent field experience.
• 7+ years of construction field operations experience with 5+ years in a Superintendent role on large or complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading subcontractors and field teams; strong understanding of means, methods, sequencing, and site logistics.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, submittals, and change documents.
• Working knowledge of CPM scheduling and look-ahead planning.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Proficiency with construction technology and documentation tools used in modern jobsite environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities (subcontractors, consultants, and self-perform work as assigned), ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract documents.
• Administer the project safety program and site-specific safety planning; conduct regular safety walks, correct hazards, and hold all trade partners accountable to OSHA and project requirements.
• Serve as, or assign, competent-person coverage for applicable work activities and ensure compliance with required safe work practices.
• Develop, manage, and maintain the project schedule and short-term look-ahead plans; align trade sequencing and commitments to key milestones.
• Lead the field operating rhythm (e.g., daily huddles/stand-ups, weekly foreman and subcontractor coordination meetings) to remove constraints, confirm readiness, and drive documented action items.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, manpower, sequencing, and productivity; verify readiness and resolve issues that could impact schedule, safety, or quality.
• Interpret plans, specifications, submittals, and change documents; coordinate constructability solutions and technical issue resolution with Project Management and design partners.
• Partner with Project Management on cost control and forecasting, labor/production tracking, and proactive identification of risks and mitigation strategies.
• Manage field change identification and documentation to support timely pricing, approvals, and accurate project records.
• Maintain high standards of quality control through inspections, testing/inspection coordination, punch list management, and closeout/turnover readiness (including documentation).

Skills

Field leadership

Communication

CPM scheduling

Planning discipline

Cost control

Contract docs

Safety

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

J. Benton Construction, a Virgin Islands-based contractor, seeks a Senior Superintendent to lead day-to-day field execution on large projects, directing subcontractors and self-perform crews to deliver safe, high-quality work on schedule.

You will partner with Project Management on planning, cost control, and change management, develop field leaders, and drive continuous improvement of field operations across complex facilities and commercial builds.