Superintendent

Michael Page

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Generous PTO and holidays

Training and professional development

Backlog of exciting commercial project

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Building and Construction Superintendent for a growing commercial contractor in Philadelphia. You will oversee all on-site activities, develop schedules, coordinate multiple trades, and enforce safety standards to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years as a superintendent on commercial projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to read drawings and manage complex schedules.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial construction projects.
Proven track record managing projects valued at $5M+.
Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and best practices.
Experience coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Understanding of scheduling software and project management systems.
OSHA 30 certification preferred.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Oversee all on-site construction activities from project start through completion.
Develop and maintain short-term and long-term construction schedules.
Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
Conduct daily site inspections to ensure quality control and compliance.
Enforce company safety standards and OSHA regulations.
Collaborate with Project Managers to achieve project milestones and budget objectives.
Lead subcontractor meetings and communicate project expectations.
Identify and resolve field issues, conflicts, and unforeseen challenges.
Monitor project progress and maintain accurate daily reports.
Ensure successful project closeout, punch list completion, and turnover.

Skills

Site management

Construction leadership

Scheduling

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Scheduling software

Project management systems

Reading blueprints

Job description

Building And Construction Superintendent

Lead impactful construction projects.

Strong growth and advancement opportunities.

Our client is a respected commercial general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across healthcare, education, multifamily, retail, industrial, and corporate sectors. With a commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and client satisfaction, they have built a robust portfolio of successful projects and continue to experience steady growth throughout the region.

Job Description

Oversee all on-site construction activities from project start through completion.
Develop and maintain short-term and long-term construction schedules.
Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
Conduct daily site inspections to ensure quality control and compliance.
Enforce company safety standards and OSHA regulations.
Collaborate with Project Managers to achieve project milestones and budget objectives.
Lead subcontractor meetings and communicate project expectations.
Identify and resolve field issues, conflicts, and unforeseen challenges.
Monitor project progress and maintain accurate daily reports.
Ensure successful project closeout, punch list completion, and turnover.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Building and Construction Superintendent should have:

5+ years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial construction projects.
Proven track record managing projects valued at $5M+.
Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and best practices.
Experience coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Understanding of scheduling software and project management systems.
OSHA 30 certification preferred.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

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