Superintendent

Edifice Construction; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Traditional 401(k) & Roth Plans withem

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Company-Paid Life Insurance with Vol. 

Disability plans

Job summary

EDIFICE Construction in Charleston seeks a tenured Project Superintendent with a background in large-scale medical campus projects. The role is on-site, full-time, guiding field teams and coordinating with project partners to meet milestones.

You will supervise subcontractors, manage schedule adherence, safety, and quality, and maintain open communication with owners, architects, engineers, and inspectors to ensure client satisfaction and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 10+ years of commercial construction with large projects.
• Experience leading field operations on ground-up commercial builds.
• Proficient in drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, and Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain the project schedule with trade partners.
• Lead day-to-day field operations, ensuring safety and on-time completion.
• Coordinate inspections and resolve deficiencies to maintain momentum.
• Direct subcontractor performance and ensure quality workmanship.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and field docs with PM team.
• Maintain accountability for schedule, quality, and budget.
• Champion safety and OSHA compliance on site.
• Oversee quality control and ensure client expectations.
• Build relationships with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners.

Skills

Project management

Field leadership

Scheduling

Safety management

Team coordination

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

With exceptional building experience since 1978, EDIFICE Construction, an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 400 U.S. general contractor, is a leading regional general contractor in the Southeast, with an exceptional history in customer care and a strong employee culture. At EDIFICE, our passion goes beyond construction; we have built our reputation on a basic set of principles: to attend to the needs of our clients, to drive a culture that supports our employees’ well-being, to take care of our business partners, and to give back to the communities in which we serve and live. We currently have an opportunity with our team in Charleston for tenured Superintendents with a background in large-scale medical campus projects.

The incumbent will work with a group of talented professionals that support our executive team, business developers, owners’ representatives, and project teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The qualified Project Superintendent will be on-site full-time and will be responsible for the day-to-day direct oversight in the field. These activities include coordinating all field activities with respect to all subcontractors, materials, equipment, safety, quality, schedule adherence and inspections.

• Develop, manage, and maintain the project schedule, coordinating daily activities and sequencing work with all trade partners.
• Lead and supervise day-to-day field operations, ensuring each phase of construction is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project milestones.
• Coordinate and prepare for all required inspections, proactively resolving deficiencies to maintain project momentum.
• Direct and manage subcontractor performance, ensuring quality workmanship, productivity, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and field documentation with the project management team to support efficient project execution.
• Maintain accountability for schedule, quality, and budget performance, identifying and resolving field challenges before they impact the project.
• Champion a culture of safety by implementing and enforcing the company safety program, conducting regular site inspections, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Oversee quality control throughout construction, ensuring all work meets project specifications, contract documents, and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners through proactive communication and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, including leading large, complex projects valued at $50M+.
• Proven experience managing field operations on large-scale ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience using construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, quality control, and jobsite safety.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field teams, coordinate multiple trade partners, and keep projects on schedule and within quality expectations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Total Rewards Package:

• Incentive Plans
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth Plans with Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company-Paid Life Insurance with Voluntary Buy-Up
• Company Subsidized Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefit Plans including Accident, Critical Care, and Hospitalization

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Edifice, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.