Senior Superintendent / Project Manager - Luxury Residential

Alphax; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Company holidays

Project ownership and senior fieldlead

Job summary

Alphax in Greater Boston seeks a Senior Site Superintendent / Project Manager to lead high-end residential projects from preconstruction through turnover.

You will blend hands-on field leadership with full project management, overseeing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client expectations across occupied urban sites. The role requires 15+ years of construction experience and a proven track record in luxury residential projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience with progressively greater responsibility.
• 10+ years of residential construction project management or field leadership in Greater Boston.
• Experience delivering luxury custom homes, multifamily developments, major renovations, or historic restorations.
• Experience with historic or architect-led residential projects preferred.
• Knowledge of Boston-area permitting, inspections, and local subcontractor networks.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.
• Experience working in occupied homes or constrained urban sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential projects through preconstruction, active construction, homeowners turnover, and final closeout.
• Oversee daily jobsite operations for productivity, safety, workmanship, and quality.
• Build and manage construction schedules, look-ahead plans, trade sequencing, and site logistics.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, interior designers, inspectors, and homeowners.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and contracts to set field requirements and work plans.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, permits, inspections, change orders, and site documentation.
• Run site meetings, coordinate trades, and track progress against milestones.
• Resolve design discrepancies and construction challenges quickly and effectively.
• Ensure safety, proper housekeeping, and site security standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Construction management

Tools

Procore

Buildertrend

Bluebeam

MS Project

Excel

Job description

A respected luxury residential builder in Greater Boston is seeking a seasoned Senior Site Superintendent / Project Manager to lead high-end residential construction projects. This senior role blends hands-on jobsite leadership with full project management responsibility, covering craftsmanship, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client expectations from preconstruction through final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead residential projects through preconstruction, active construction, homeowner turnover, and final closeout.
• Oversee daily jobsite operations to ensure productivity, safety, workmanship, and adherence to quality standards.
• Build and manage construction schedules, look-ahead plans, trade sequencing, and site logistics.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, interior designers, inspectors, consultants, and homeowners.
• Interpret architectural plans, specifications, and contracts to set clear field requirements and work plans.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, permits, inspections, change orders, daily reports, and project documentation.
• Run site meetings, coordinate trades, conduct quality reviews, and track progress against milestones.
• Resolve design discrepancies, unforeseen conditions, material delays, and construction challenges quickly and effectively.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, deliveries, site access, and subcontractor schedules to keep work moving.
• Uphold exceptional craftsmanship across structural elements, architectural details, custom millwork, and interior finishes.
• Monitor job costs, labor productivity, material usage, and subcontractor performance to protect budgets.
• Enforce jobsite safety requirements, OSHA practices, housekeeping, and site security standards.
• Maintain organized, safe, and efficient jobsites suited to complex residential construction.
• Keep homeowners and stakeholders informed on progress, schedule changes, financial concerns, and pending decisions.
• Oversee punch lists, homeowner walkthroughs, warranty coordination, turnover documentation, and closeout.
• Build lasting relationships with homeowners, design teams, trade partners, and suppliers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of construction experience with progressively greater responsibility.
• Minimum of 10 years of residential construction project management or field leadership experience in Greater Boston.
• Proven experience delivering luxury custom homes, multifamily developments, major renovations, or historic restorations.
• Experience with historic renovations, brownstone restorations, or architect-led residential projects strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Boston-area permitting, inspections, construction practices, urban site constraints, and local subcontractor networks.
• Proven ability to manage projects from early planning through completion.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.
• Experience working in occupied homes, constrained urban sites, or technically demanding environments.
• Proficiency with Procore, Buildertrend, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Excel, or comparable tools.
• OSHA certification or equivalent safety training preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong on-site presence and the ability to balance competing priorities without compromising standards.
• Ability to work effectively with homeowners, architects, interior designers, subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $120,000-160,000, depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A consistent pipeline of high-end residential projects.
• Significant project ownership and senior field leadership responsibility.
• The opportunity to lead distinctive residential projects across Greater Boston.
• A collaborative team environment.
• Long-term career advancement opportunities.