Superintendent

Barringer Construction, LLC; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barringer Construction, LLC is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead our Asheville-area jobsites with discipline, heart, and a craftsman's eye. You’ll be the steady hand in the field, driving safety, quality, and client experience from the first pour to the final walkthrough.

As a Superintendent, you’ll own daily field leadership, coordinate trade partners, read plans, manage schedules, and mentor junior staff while upholding Barringer’s standards and the Barringer Way.

Qualifications

• 6+ years as a Superintendent with a commercial general contractor.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and client experience.
• Proven leadership of field teams and trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations and set safety/quality standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors to the project schedule and scope.
• Read and interpret plans and specs; solve on-the-fly issues.
• Communicate clearly with clients, occupants, PMs, and design teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite reflecting Barringer.
• Manage look-ahead schedules and trade sequencing.
• Document daily progress, deliveries, and field conditions.
• Mentor assistant supers and field staff.

Skills

Leadership presence (on-site)

Problem-solving

Client relations

Craftsmanship mindset

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

OSHA safety practices

Job description

At Barringer, we build more than beautiful commercial spaces - we build lasting relationships, memorable experiences, and the kind of craftsmanship our clients brag about. As a Carolinas-based commercial general contractor with offices across Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, and Raleigh, we're proud to be 100% employee-owned and named the #1 Best Employer in North Carolina by Business NC Magazine two years running (2024 and 2025). Our work spans corporate interiors, hospitality, life sciences, healthcare, industrial, and more - guided by our core values of generosity, authenticity, honesty, and passion.

We're looking for an experienced Superintendent to lead our jobsites the Barringer Way - with discipline, heart, and a craftsman's eye. You'll be the steady hand in the field, setting the tone for safety, quality, and client experience from first pour to final walkthrough.

What You'll Do

As a Superintendent, you'll own daily jobsite leadership - running the field, coordinating trade partners, and serving as the face of Barringer to clients, building occupants, and the design team. You'll work hand-in-hand with Project Managers to keep projects aligned with design intent, schedule, budget, and our mint-on-the-pillow client experience.

• Lead all daily field operations, setting the pace and standard for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Coordinate and hold subcontractors accountable to the schedule, scope, and Barringer's quality expectations.
• Read and interpret plans and specs, solving problems on the fly when the unexpected shows up.
• Communicate clearly and often with clients, building occupants, PMs, and design partners — no surprises.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite that reflects the Barringer name.
• Manage project schedules, look-aheads, and trade sequencing to keep work flowing.
• Document daily progress, deliveries, and field conditions; flag issues early.
• Mentor assistant supers and field staff, passing along the craft and the culture.

What You Bring

• A leader's presence - confident with clients, respected by trade partners, and trusted by your team.
• Sharp problem-solving instincts and the judgment to make the right call in the moment.
• A relationship-first mindset with the professionalism to represent Barringer at the highest level.
• Pride in craftsmanship and attention to the details that separate good from great.

Experience

• 6+ years as a Superintendent with a commercial general contractor.
• Proven track record running projects from groundbreaking through closeout.
• Experience across a range of commercial project types preferred.

Skills & Tools

• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and schedules.
• Proficiency with Procore; familiarity with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
• Solid understanding of OSHA standards and jobsite safety practices.

Physical Demands

• Able to navigate active construction environments including stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and uneven terrain.
• Comfortable on your feet for extended periods and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Clear vision and hearing to safely operate in and around active work areas.
• Primarily jobsite-based, indoors and outdoors, with varying temperatures, dust, noise, heights, and machinery.
• Early mornings are the norm; occasional nights and weekends as project demands require.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to jobsites required.

The policy of Barringer Construction is to approach recruiting, hiring, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.