Superintendent

Samet; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samet Corporation in Charlotte seeks a Superintendent I to lead on-site construction from start to finish, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget. You’ll direct the field team, coordinate trade partners, and align owners, designers, and stakeholders through closeout.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, 3–5 years of superintendent experience, OSHA 10/30 certification, and proficiency with project management software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• 3–5 years as a construction project superintendent.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required.
• Demonstrated mastery of construction methods, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to build trust and inspire confidence.
• Understanding of Lean Construction practices and LEED green building requirements (preferred).
• Experience in one or more of our markets — commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, or multi-family housing (preferred).
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide field oversight across all phases of your assigned construction projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, keeping the work proactive and on track.
• Manage subcontractor performance and hold trade partners to Samet's standards.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation for coordination and site management.
• Implement and execute Quality Control / Quality Assurance programs.
• Promote an injury-free job site through daily safety leadership and our safety program.
• Build strong relationships with owners, designers, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Ensure all site work is completed according to project plans and specifications.
• Exceed expectations, solve problems quickly, and follow through on commitments.

Skills

3-5 years experience

OSHA 10/30

PM software

Strong communication

Lean/LEED knowledge

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Zoom/Teams

Job description

Superintendent I

This position is based in our Charlotte office.

As a Superintendent I, you're the leader on the ground — running construction projects from start to finish and making sure the work gets built safely, on schedule, on budget, and to the high standard Samet is known for. You'll lead the field team, coordinate trade partners, and keep owners, designers, and stakeholders aligned from the first day through closeout.

This is a role with real ownership. You set the tone on your site — for safety, for quality, and for how people treat one another — and you deliver it The Samet Way: with rigor, follow-through, and genuine care for the people behind the work. If you want to run your own job site and grow into the next generation of Samet field leadership, this is where you do it.

What You'll Do

• Provide field oversight across all phases of your assigned construction projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, keeping the work proactive and on track.
• Manage subcontractor performance and hold trade partners to Samet's standards.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation for clear coordination and effective site management.
• Implement and execute Quality Control / Quality Assurance programs.
• Promote an injury-free job site through daily safety leadership and our award-winning safety program.
• Build strong relationships with owners, designers, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Ensure all site work is completed according to project plans and specifications.
• Build client and internal-customer confidence by exceeding expectations, solving problems quickly, and following through on commitments.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of proven experience as a construction project superintendent.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (required).
• Demonstrated mastery of construction methods, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to build trust and inspire confidence.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a passion for superior customer service.
• Understanding of Lean Construction practices and LEED green building requirements (preferred).
• Experience in one or more of our markets — commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, or multi-family housing (preferred).
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, walk on rough or uneven surfaces, use hands and fingers to feel or handle equipment and files, reach with hands and arms, drive, bend, climb stairs or ladders, balance, kneel, crouch, turn or twist, talk, see, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit, handle hand and/or power tools, and may infrequently be required to crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment is a construction site in various stages of completion, with noise and light levels ranging from low to high. Unpleasant or potentially harmful fumes may occasionally be present (proper PPE provided). Temperature varies by location and season. Frequent travel is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-prevalent construction software, along with SharePoint. Ability to collaborate via Zoom or Teams and type professional correspondence.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Licenses: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required. A valid driver's license is required.

Why Samet

At Samet, we build more than projects — we build people. As one of the fastest-growing construction firms in the Southeast, we give our team the tools, training, and trust to take on real responsibility early and grow into the leaders our projects need.

You’ll learn directly from some of the best builders in the business, backed by structured development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders. You'll work on meaningful projects, supported by an award-winning safety culture and a team that genuinely looks out for one another. And you'll do it all The Samet Way — with integrity, a commitment to quality, and a belief that how we build matters as much as what we build.

If you're ready to grow your career with a company that's invested in your success, we'd love to meet you.

Samet Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Samet participates in E-Verify.