Sr. Superintendent (Miami)

Vaco by Highspring; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent to lead complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. The role serves as the primary field leader responsible for safety, scheduling, quality, productivity, subcontractor management, and overall project execution.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on construction leader with extensive experience managing large-scale projects, developing high-performing field teams, and fostering a strong

Qualifications

• Journeyman certification, construction-related diploma, engineering degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 15+ years of progressive construction field leadership experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of commercial construction means, methods, materials, and project execution.
• Proven experience leading large and complex construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, workforce planning, resource forecasting, and productivity management.
• Experience with high-rise, airport, hospitality, or other large-scale commercial construction projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion a best-in-class project safety program while fostering a strong jobsite safety culture.
• Oversee daily field operations and coordinate project activities to ensure schedule, quality, productivity, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and project teams to proactively identify and resolve construction challenges.
• Manage subcontractors, field personnel, equipment, and materials to maintain project progress and efficiency.
• Drive project scheduling efforts, identify critical path activities, and develop recovery plans when necessary.
• Mentor, coach, and develop superintendents, field engineers, and other construction professionals.
• Participate in the hiring, onboarding, and development of field staff.

Skills

Safety leadership

Project scheduling

Subcontractor management

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Journeyman certification or equivalent

Diploma or engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent to lead complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This role serves as the primary field leader responsible for safety, scheduling, quality, productivity, subcontractor management, and overall project execution.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction leader with extensive experience managing large-scale projects, developing high-performing field teams, and fostering a strong safety culture. Experience in high-rise, airport, healthcare, hospitality, or large commercial construction projects is highly preferred.

Location: Miami, Florida

Job Type: Permanent

What You'll Do

• Lead and champion a best-in-class project safety program while fostering a strong jobsite safety culture.
• Oversee daily field operations and coordinate project activities to ensure schedule, quality, productivity, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and project teams to proactively identify and resolve construction challenges.
• Manage subcontractors, field personnel, equipment, and materials to maintain project progress and efficiency.
• Drive project scheduling efforts, identify critical path activities, and develop recovery plans when necessary.
• Mentor, coach, and develop superintendents, field engineers, and other construction professionals.
• Participate in the hiring, onboarding, and development of field staff.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, inspectors, trade partners, and internal stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Support development and implementation of Project Execution Plans (PEPs).
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company standards, quality control procedures, and project requirements.
• Review contracts and subcontract agreements to identify risks, mitigate exposure, and maximize project opportunities.
• Influence construction methodologies, equipment selection, and site logistics planning.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative construction practices.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certification, construction-related diploma, engineering degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 15+ years of progressive construction field leadership experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of commercial construction means, methods, materials, and project execution.
• Proven experience leading large and complex construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, workforce planning, resource forecasting, and productivity management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple scopes of work and coordinate diverse project teams.
• Thorough understanding of construction contracts, risk management, and cost controls.
• Extensive knowledge of construction safety regulations, environmental compliance, and jobsite safety leadership.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience leading client meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and project presentations.
• Ability to interpret cost reports, labor productivity metrics, and project financial data.
• Experience with high‑rise, airport, hospitality, or other large‑scale commercial construction projects is highly preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Safe, efficient, and productive jobsites.
• Projects delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Strong relationships with clients, trade partners, and project stakeholders.
• High‑performing field teams that consistently execute at a high level.
• Proactive problem‑solving and continuous improvement throughout project delivery.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Representation Notice

you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).