Superintendent

Jobtailor; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Alabama is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on assigned projects, coordinate trades, supervise field personnel, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining OSHA safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in commercial construction (hospitals, high-rise buildings, casinos, or offices), OSHA 10/30, and relevant licenses; prefabrication and P6 Primavera experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Superintendent on plumbing/HVAC commercial construction projects.
• At least 5 years in commercial construction including hospitals, high-rise hotels, casinos, or office buildings.
• Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• State Mechanical, HVAC, or Plumbing Contractors License (preferred).
• Medical gas certification (preferred).
• Large ($10M+) commercial construction experience (preferred).
• Experience with prefabrication (preferred).
• Experience with P6 Primavera (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for day-to-day field operations on assigned projects.
• Coordinate and supervise all construction activities.
• Manage field personnel priorities, staffing levels, performance reviews, and salary recommendations.
• Coordinate site construction activities and supervise field personnel to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
• Maintain high-quality installation and enforce construction safety practices.
• Conduct staff meetings addressing management, safety, and productivity improvements.
• Manage project labor, material, and other cost budgets and goals.
• Coordinate project start-up and commissioning in accordance with company and project standards.
• Implement field productivity improvements and ensure project compliance and quality assurance.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and company culture.

Skills

Field Operations Management

Budget Management

Subcontractor Coordination

Staff Performance Reviews

Safety Training

P6 Primavera

Effective Communication

Tools

P6 Primavera

Job description

• Provide leadership and direction for day-to-day field operations on assigned projects
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment through job safety analyses, safety meetings, incident investigations, and employee involvement
• Lead field operations in conjunction with project management
• Coordinate and supervise all construction activities
• Manage field personnel priorities, staffing levels, performance reviews, salary recommendations, and internal personnel issues
• Coordinate site construction activities and supervise field personnel to complete projects on schedule and within budget
• Maintain high-quality installation and enforce construction safety practices
• Perform material take-offs, tool order requisitions, and equipment rental requisitions
• Coordinate installation between trades and monitor subcontractor progress
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, company work rules, and state, local, and federal legal requirements
• Schedule equipment deliveries and inspections by governing authorities
• Conduct staff meetings addressing management, safety, and productivity improvements
• Manage project labor, material, and other cost budgets and goals
• Coordinate project start-up and commissioning in accordance with company and project standards
• Assist with drafting-resource coordination and fabrication/manufacturing quality assurance
• Implement field productivity improvements and ensure project compliance and quality assurance
• Maintain customer satisfaction and company culture

Requirements

• 2+ years of verifiable experience as a Superintendent on plumbing and/or HVAC commercial construction projects
• At least 5 years of experience in commercial construction, including hospitals, high-rise hotels, casinos, or office buildings
• At least 6 months of safety training
• Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment
• State Mechanical, HVAC, or Plumbing Contractors License (preferred)
• Medical gas certification (preferred)
• Large ($10M+) commercial construction experience (preferred)
• Experience with prefabrication (preferred)
• Experience with P6 Primavera (preferred)
• Ability to travel 0–5% of the time to job sites or office locations
• Ability to climb stairs and remain stationary, kneeling, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in elevated and/or cold temperature environments for prolonged periods

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing field operations for commercial construction projects, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and maintaining high-quality installation. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate activities, and manage budgets effectively while fostering a safe work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Commercial Construction Experience
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
• Project Management Skills
• Superintendent Experience
• P6 Primavera Experience

Hard Skills

• Field Operations Management
• Material Take-Offs
• Construction Safety Practices
• Budget Management
• Quality Assurance
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Staff Performance Reviews
• Safety Training
• Prefabrication Experience
• Commissioning Coordination

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Detail-Oriented
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• OSHA 10 Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification
• State Mechanical License
• HVAC Contractors License
• Plumbing Contractors License
• Medical Gas Certification

Industry Keywords

• Commercial Construction
• Plumbing
• HVAC
• Safety Compliance
• High-Rise Buildings
• Hospitals
• Casinos
• Office Buildings
• Construction Management
• Field Personnel Supervision