Superintendent

Hillwood Construction Services L.P.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation time

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Hillwood is seeking a Project Superintendent to oversee all phases of large-scale industrial warehouse construction, from pre-construction planning through ground-up delivery, with added support for property management and tenant improvements. Travel to sites across Allentown, PA and surrounding regions is required.

The role emphasizes strong field leadership, coordination, and safety oversight, with collaboration across project teams, subcontractors, and tenants to ensure schedule, cost, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Building Construction Science, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or related area.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in a commercial general contractor role as a Superintendent/Project Engineer or similar.
• Experience in tilt-wall construction and ground-up industrial warehouse projects is strongly preferred.
• Prolonged periods at construction sites are expected.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Property Management, and Tenants to align field work with the construction plan and meet schedule, cost, and quality goals.
• Serve as Hillwood onsite Safety Lead/Coordinator and lead safety trainings and inspections.
• Assist in pre-construction duties including estimating and budgeting and develop Site Logistics Plan.
• Coordinate all construction services with subcontractors and vendors and lead field activities; oversee Quality Assurance and permit inspections.
• Review pay applications and work with the team to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Assist Project Manager in Closeout Phase and manage punch lists through construction completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprints

MS Projects

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction-related field

Job description

The Project Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all phases of construction projects—from pre-construction planning through ground-up delivery—while also supporting property management and tenant improvement efforts. This role is focused primarily on large-scale industrial warehouse construction projects and requires strong field leadership and coordination skills.

Location and Travel: Candidates should be based near Allentown, PA; Conshohocken, PA; Short Hills, NJ; or Dallas, TX for ease of travel. The role involves frequent visits to construction sites and coordination meetings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Property Management, and Tenants to ensure the field is coordinated with the construction plan as developed by the project team and that schedule, cost and quality expectations are met.
• Serves as the Hillwood onsite Safety Lead/ Coordinator providing guidance for safety expectations of the project teams. Responsible for reviewing specific safety plans, periodic safety inspections to each project and develop and leads training in safety.
• Performs pre-construction duties assisting in the estimating and budgeting phase. Analyzes site and prepares Site Logistics Plan as well as prepares final contract dimensions for constructability requesting information as needed.
• Coordinates all construction services and activities with subcontractors and vendors and leads subcontractors and team in field activities. Oversee Quality Assurance Program and documents daily project activities, Acquires necessary permits and coordinates inspections and certifications of occupancy.
• Reviews and monitors pay applications and work closely with Project Manager and team to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Assists Project Manager in completing Closeout Phase of Projects, Responsible for monitoring and managing punch lists through construction completion.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership abilities along with an open and willing attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written. Establishes collaborative relationships with internal as well as external stakeholders.
• Excellent technical skills, proficient in reading, understanding, and applying blueprints and job specifications as well as safety knowledge and skills.
• Excellent computer and technology skills with experience using MS Projects.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Building Construction Science, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or related area.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience, ideally gained within a commercial general contractor in a Superintendent, Project Engineer, or other relative position.
• Experience in tilt-wall construction is required; ground-up industrial warehouse project experience is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting/standing at construction sites.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Holidays
• Paid family caregiver leave
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistanceAdditional programs to support Associates and their families

EEO Statement

Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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