Superintendent

davisconstruction; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DAVIS Construction is seeking a Superintendent to lead on-site field management and administration, coordinating with clients, design teams, and trade partners to complete work on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and strong communication to maintain client relationships and promote the company image on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• 9 years of construction operations experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management with 5 years of supervisory construction experience
• CPR / First Aid certifications and OSHA 30-hour
• Proficiency with computer-based scheduling software, spreadsheet applications, PM software, and virtual construction software
• Knowledge of sustainable construction (e.g., LEED)
• Ability to manage a team and lead a project to a successful outcome

Responsibilities

• Lead field meetings with internal and external stakeholders to align goals and timelines
• Partner with project management to guide the project team and delegate tasks
• Create and implement quality control processes and manage risks
• Enforce EHS policies and coordinate safety inspections
• Identify safety hazards and quality concerns and address them promptly
• Develop site-specific safety plans and ensure compliance with safety protocols
• Manage project documentation (RFIs, daily reports, drawings, closeout)
• Create and adjust project schedules and logistics plans independently
• Coordinate with trade partners to meet deadlines and resolve schedule discrepancies
• Oversee project closeout, punch lists, and deliverables
• Maintain relationships with owners, vendors, architects, engineers, and consultants

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Scheduling software

Project management software

Virtual construction software

Job description

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.

SUMMARY:

The Superintendent provides overall leadership for on-site field management and administration as it relates to the onsite construction process in planning, coordination and execution of work on time and within budget. Position includes direct supervision of junior staff, foreman, trade partners and other construction related personnel in planning, coordination and execution of work on time along with direct coordination with clients, design team members, third party consultants, etc. Position leads in the establishment of the project parameters as it relates to onsite work while maintaining a safe workplace, enforcing quality control, enhancing client relationships and promoting the company image.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nine (9) years of construction operations experience OR Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field and five (5) years of progressing supervisory construction experience
• Certifications for CPR / First Aid and OSHA 30-hour
• Proficiency with computer-based scheduling software, spreadsheet applications, project management software, and virtual construction software
• Knowledge and understanding of sustainable construction (ex. LEED)
• Ability to manage a team and lead a project to a successful outcome

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Creates agendas and leads field meetings with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of project goals, timelines, and any potential issues, maintaining strong communication across all parties involved
• Partners with project management to lead the project team, ensuring responsibilities are clear, tasks are delegated effectively, and team members are supported and developed
• Creates and implements quality control processes and proactively manages risks, ensuring project milestones are met and standards are maintained
• Implements and enforces EHS policies, coordinates inspections, and works proactively to mitigate risk and maintain compliance with all safety and standards
• Works proactively to identify safety hazards and quality concerns, addressing issues before they escalated and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations
• Implements and enforces DAVIS best practices
• Develops and enforces site-specific safety plans, ensuring all trade partners and team members follow safety protocols; enforces safety inspections on specific project site equipment
• Actively identifies and mitigates potential risks on the project, providing solutions and adaptations to avoid delays or safety hazards
• Proficiently manages project documentation, ensuring all necessary reports, schedule, invoices, and compliance documents are properly handled - ensures the completion and accuracy of essential documentation (including RFIs, daily reports, drawings, quality control forms, and safety inspections)
• Creates, manages, adjusts project schedules and logistic plans independently
• Creates look aheads and manages the project schedule; coordinates with trade partners to ensure the completion of tasks on time, and addresses any schedule discrepancies with minimal direction; executes site logistics and sequencing plans
• Manages scheduling, quality control, safety protocols, and ensures adherence to the project schedule and deadlines
• Manages the project through completion, including final inspections, addressing punch list items, and preparing for project closeout; ensures all deliverables are met
• Maintains positive relationships with owners, vendors, architects, engineers, and consultants property manager, building engineer, owner's rep or development manager; addresses concerns promptly and effectively to enhance satisfaction and trust after repeat business and referrals
• Manages project contracts, material tracking log, scopes, financial documentation, and trade partner relations; provides accurate reporting on-time; effectively manages contract documents
• Reviews and verifies the quality of work by trade partners, ensuring they meet contractual obligations and project standards
• Performs layout and control work for the project needs; establishes hold-to dimensions and ensure construction is in compliance
• Understands trade scopes and evaluates trade tickets for validity
• Understands the owner contract

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

• Autonomy + Accountability
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from managers
• Typically does not perform the work supervised
• Accountable for work of others
• Business Impact
• Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide
• Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group
• Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in other project / departments or externally
• Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning
• Talent Development
• May have formal management responsibilities
• Provides fee