Superintendent

Harvey Cleary; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Cleary Contractors in Nashville, TN, seeks a Superintendent to oversee all on-site construction activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure project delivery on time and within budget.

You will lead field personnel, coordinate schedules, supervise safety and quality, and communicate with clients, team, and stakeholders. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced commercial construction environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of site management and construction processes.
• Strong safety and quality control practices.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and lead field teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all construction activities.
• Direct field personnel to finish on schedule and within budget.
• Procure materials and monitor budget.
• Manage AHJ and third‑party inspections to maintain schedule.
• Lead Team and Foreman meetings and discuss project progress.
• Understand project plans and specifications.
• Maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Prepare, schedule, and supervise all project tasks.
• Close out punch lists efficiently.
• Promote job-site safety and rectify hazards.
• Ensure adherence to company safety policy.
• Maintain a clean, organized job site.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction management

Safety leadership

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

OSHA 510 preferred

Job description

The Superintendent coordinates all site construction activities and supervises all field personnel as required to successfully complete the project on schedule and within budget. This includes maintaining the highest quality work while supervising all subcontractors, trade, and field personnel. The Superintendent is responsible for all on-site activities including safety of personnel and security of materials.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises assistant superintendents, field labor, and subcontractors

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and supervises all construction activities.
• Directs all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, and with quality workmanship that conforms to plans and specifications.
• Able to procure materials and keep a mindful eye on the budget
• Manage AHJ and 3rd party inspections as necessary to maintain project schedule
• Run efficient and productive Team and Foreman meetings
• Speak in depth about the project and schedule in Owner, Team and Foreman meetings
• Understand the project plans and specifications.
• Maintains positive relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and other employees.
• Prepares, schedules, and supervises all project tasks
• Close out project punch list efficiently
• Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices, and rectifies job site hazards immediately.
• Ensures all employees and contractors are adhering to the company safety policy.
• Maintains a clean organized job site, including the field office.
• Demonstrates strong leadership characteristics.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• In-depth knowledge of construction job-site management.
• Considerable knowledge of the construction industry and safety practices.
• Ability to look ahead and communicate needs to project management team
• Ability to identify and solve problems before they become issues in the field
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Displays strong written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening skills.
• Analyzes problems and makes sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications, and costs.
• Tactful and mature demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with diverse personalities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four-year college degree in construction management is preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of three years of successful construction experience.
• Experience in scheduling, field supervision, quality control, and production of all phases of commercial construction.
• OSHA 510 preferred, but not required
• Current CPR/First-Aid certification or ability to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment physical requirements

Physical Requirements

• Physical abilities representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Can endure prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require the use of arms, legs, and entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity and sufficient ability to coordinate the movement of hands, feet, and body generally as needed to operate a variety of machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noise, smells, weather elements, and other elements associated with commercial construction sites.
• To safely conduct activities, operate equipment, and navigate the worksite, must be able to be aware of surroundings (which generally requires sufficient vision and hearing).
• Must be able to distinguish colors given safety signs and warnings.
• Must be able to maintain balance.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to work in tight or confined spaces.
• Must be able to safely work on or around scaffolding and trenches.
• Must be able to use all applicable Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to perform all the functions necessary to complete the above duties/responsibilities on a safe but timely basis.

Prospective employees must be able to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment, and random drug screen.