Superintendent

Riley Contracting Group, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Contracting Group is seeking a full-time on-site Superintendent for the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. You will oversee daily field operations, coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, and ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to project plans and specifications.

This role requires strong leadership, ability to read drawings, knowledge of codes and safety, and clear communication with project managers, trade partners, inspectors, and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial construction projects such as renovations, additions or ground-up builds.
• Strong field supervision with subcontractor coordination and schedule management.
• Knowledge of means and methods, codes, safety regulations, and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Effective communication with clients, PMs, trade partners, inspectors and internal teams.
• Commitment to safe work practices and prior jobsite safety program experience.
• Proficiency with project management software and digital plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations and coordinate subcontractors.
• Manage schedules and ensure work aligns with plans and specifications.
• Enforce safety standards, conduct site meetings, and document progress.
• Maintain clear communication with project managers, trade partners and clients.
• Review drawings, track progress, and resolve on-site issues.
• Support adherence to budget and project milestones.
• Represent RCG’s core values on every jobsite.

Skills

Field supervision

Subcontractor coordination

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Communication skills

On-site leadership

Construction software

Education

High school diploma

Trade certifications

Construction-related degree

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Company Description Riley Contracting Group (RCG) is a Veteran Owned commercial general contractor headquartered in North Carolina, serving industries such as healthcare, higher education, life sciences, office, industrial, and municipal. With more than three decades of experience, RCG delivers high-quality renovations, ground-up construction, additions, and remodeling projects on time and within budget. The company’s culture is anchored in core values of being entrepreneurial and innovative, dedicated, trustworthy, and confident in individual capabilities. RCG follows a proven process and applies practical, common-sense solutions to simplify work for clients and trade partners. The team is personally committed to keeping clients’ businesses and surrounding communities operating smoothly while completing projects with strong ownership and reliability.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Superintendent role located in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. The Superintendent oversees daily field operations, including coordinating subcontractors, managing schedules, and ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and according to project plans and specifications. Responsibilities include monitoring quality control, enforcing safety standards, conducting site meetings, and maintaining clear communication with project managers, trade partners, and clients. The Superintendent reviews drawings and documents, tracks progress, resolves on-site issues, and supports adherence to budget and project milestones. This role also requires maintaining accurate project documentation, fostering positive relationships with all stakeholders, and representing RCG’s core values on every jobsite.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial construction projects, including renovations, additions, and ground-up builds, preferably in healthcare, higher education, or similar sectors.
• Strong field supervision skills, including subcontractor coordination, schedule management, and daily jobsite oversight.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, building codes, safety regulations, and quality control practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents, and to assist with problem-solving in the field.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with clients, project managers, trade partners, inspectors, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and experience implementing jobsite safety programs.
• Proficiency with basic construction technology such as project management software, digital plans, email, and documentation tools.
• Relevant experience as a Superintendent, Foreperson, or similar onsite leadership role; prior work with a general contractor is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training, trade certifications, or a degree in construction-related fields is beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site full-time, manage multiple priorities, and uphold RCG’s core values of dedication, trustworthiness, innovation, and personal commitment.