Superintendent

Verticon Construction; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Verticon Construction seeks a skilled Construction Superintendent to lead daily field operations on assigned projects in Boise. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, ensure safety, and maintain quality while communicating progress to the Project Manager and ownership.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership, plans ahead to avoid delays, and ensures compliant, on‑time project delivery with strong documentation practices and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Superintendent or in a field leadership role.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, schedules, and construction documents.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and hold teams accountable.
• Knowledge of OSHA and construction safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all day-to-day jobsite activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Ensure work is performed according to project plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential delays, conflicts, or issues.
• Verify materials, equipment, and manpower are available when needed.
• Coordinate inspections with local jurisdictions, engineers, architects, and other required parties.
• Assist with developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules.
• Push subcontractors and vendors to meet committed deadlines.
• Look ahead and identify potential schedule impacts before they become problems.
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals as needed.
• Ensure all work meets project requirements and company quality standards.
• Identify and document deficiencies or incomplete work.
• Manage punch list items and ensure timely completion.
• Confirm subcontractor work is complete before progression to the next phase.
• Enforce all company safety policies and OSHA/jobsite safety requirements.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections.
• Address unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately.
• Ensure subcontractors follow all safety requirements.
• Report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns to management promptly.
• Maintain daily reports documenting jobsite progress, manpower, weather, deliveries, inspections, delays, and issues.
• Take and upload project photos regularly.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with subcontractors, vendors, clients, inspectors, and internal team members.
• Attend and lead jobsite meetings as needed.
• Keep the Project Manager informed of project status, risks, and field concerns.
• Assist in resolving field conflicts, RFIs, change impacts, and coordination issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Email

Mobile jobsite apps

Job description

Position Summary

The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing daily field operations on assigned construction projects. This role ensures that work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, quality standards, and company expectations.

The Superintendent serves as the main point of contact in the field and is responsible for coordinating subcontractors, managing jobsite activities, maintaining project schedules, enforcing safety requirements, and communicating project progress to the Project Manager and ownership team.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations

• Oversee and manage all day-to-day jobsite activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Ensure work is performed according to project plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential delays, conflicts, or issues.
• Verify that materials, equipment, and manpower are available when needed.
• Coordinate inspections with local jurisdictions, engineers, architects, and other required parties.

Schedule Management

• Assist with developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractor sequencing to keep the project moving efficiently.
• Communicate schedule changes, delays, or conflicts to the Project Manager.
• Push subcontractors and vendors to meet committed deadlines.
• Look ahead and identify potential schedule impacts before they become problems.

Quality Control

• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals as needed.
• Ensure all work meets project requirements and company quality standards.
• Identify and document deficiencies or incomplete work.
• Manage punch list items and ensure timely completion.
• Confirm subcontractor work is complete before approving progression to the next phase.

Safety

• Enforce all company safety policies and OSHA/jobsite safety requirements.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections.
• Address unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately.
• Ensure subcontractors follow all safety requirements.
• Report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns to management promptly.

Communication & Documentation

• Maintain daily reports documenting jobsite progress, manpower, weather, deliveries, inspections, delays, and issues.
• Take and upload project photos regularly.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with subcontractors, vendors, clients, inspectors, and internal team members.
• Attend and lead jobsite meetings as needed.
• Keep the Project Manager informed of project status, risks, and field concerns.
• Assist in resolving field conflicts, RFIs, change impacts, and coordination issues.

Cost & Change Awareness

• Identify potential change order items and notify the Project Manager before work proceeds.
• Monitor subcontractor work to avoid unauthorized extra work.
• Help prevent rework, wasted materials, and unnecessary delays.
• Review tickets, deliveries, and field documentation for accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Construction Superintendent or in a field leadership role.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, sequencing, and jobsite coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, schedules, and construction documents.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and hold teams accountable.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to make field decisions.
• Knowledge of OSHA and construction safety practices.
• Ability to use construction technology, including Procore, email, Microsoft Office, and mobile jobsite applications.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial, industrial, government, or public works projects.
• Experience using Procore or similar construction management software.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience with Davis‑Bacon, certified payroll, or public works compliance is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to plan ahead and solve problems quickly.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Professional, dependable, and team‑oriented.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on active construction jobsites.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and lift as needed.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to navigate stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, and jobsite conditions safely.

Work Environment

This position is primarily field‑based and requires regular presence on active construction jobsites. Occasional office work, meetings, and travel between project sites may be required.

Reporting Structure

The Superintendent reports to the Project Manager and/or Director of Operations. This position works closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, clients, and company leadership.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role is measured by:

• Projects staying on schedule.
• Subcontractors being properly coordinated.
• Jobsites remaining safe, clean, and organized.
• Quality standards being met.
• Daily documentation being completed accurately and consistently.
• Issues being communicated early and clearly.
• Punch lists being minimized and completed timely.
• Strong working relationships with subcontractors, clients, and internal team members.