Superintendent

Uprite-Construction; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Uprite Construction, a commercial contractor based in Idaho, seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on ground-up, tenant improvement and other commercial projects. The role requires travel to project locations and strong leadership in coordinating trades, safety, and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities span from initial site activities through final turnover, including reviewing drawings, managing RFIs, and ensuring quality.

Qualifications

• Need strong commercial general contractor experience.
• Experience with ground-up and tenant-improvement projects.
• Ability to run projects independently in the field.
• Experience with sitework, foundations, structures, and MEP.
• Proficiency with project documentation and RFIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day field operations for commercial projects.
• Manage ground-up construction, tenant improvements, renovations.
• Take ownership from sitework through turnover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, deliveries, inspections, and field activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and short-term planning.
• Manage trade sequencing and ensure schedule commitments.
• Monitor subcontractor manpower, productivity and quality.
• Review drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs and shop drawings.
• Identify field conflicts and develop solutions with the team.
• Lead subcontractor meetings and communicate expectations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers on schedule, cost, procurement, changes, RFIs.
• Maintain communication with owners, architects, engineers, and inspectors.
• Coordinate city and agency inspections and ensure readiness.
• Maintain safety standards and a safe jobsite.
• Manage punch lists, commissioning, final inspections and closeout.

Skills

Project leadership

Field operations

Scheduling

Trade coordination

Communication

Safety management

Reading drawings

Procore experience

Tools

Procore

Job description

*Please Note: Uprite Construction is not accepting resumes from third-party agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Uprite Construction's property, and no fees will be paid for unsolicited referrals.*

Uprite Construction is seeking an experienced Superintendent to join our team and support commercial construction projects in Idaho and other markets as needed. This position is based in the Pocatello area, but candidates must be open to travel based on project needs.

We are looking for someone with strong commercial general contractor experience who has successfully managed both ground up construction and tenant improvement projects. The ideal candidate understands the entire construction process and can confidently lead a project in the field from early site activities through final turnover.

This role requires someone who is comfortable taking ownership, managing multiple trades, solving problems in the field, and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, owners, and the internal project team.

What You Will Do

• Lead day to day field operations for commercial construction projects
• Manage ground up construction, tenant improvements, renovations, and other commercial project types
• Take ownership of projects from sitework and foundations through structure, building envelope, MEP systems, interiors, punch, and final turnover
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, equipment, inspections, and daily field activities
• Develop and maintain project schedules and short term field planning
• Manage trade sequencing and ensure subcontractors are meeting schedule commitments
• Monitor subcontractor manpower, productivity, quality, and overall performance
• Review construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and other project documents
• Identify constructability issues and field conflicts early and work with the project team to develop solutions
• Lead subcontractor meetings and communicate project expectations clearly
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers on schedule, cost, procurement, changes, RFIs, and project documentation
• Maintain communication with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, inspectors, and other project stakeholders
• Coordinate city and agency inspections and ensure work is ready for inspection
• Maintain strong safety standards and promote a safe and organized jobsite
• Monitor quality throughout construction and ensure work meets plans, specifications, and Uprite standards
• Maintain accurate daily reports, progress documentation, and field records
• Manage punch list activities, commissioning coordination, final inspections, and project closeout
• Help build and maintain strong relationships with local subcontractors and trade partners
• Travel to project locations as required by the needs of the business

What We Are Looking For

• Strong Superintendent experience within commercial construction
• Ground up commercial construction experience is required
• Tenant improvement experience is required
• Experience working for a commercial general contractor
• Experience independently running projects or major portions of projects in the field
• Strong understanding of sitework, foundations, concrete, structural systems, building envelope, MEP systems, interiors, and finishes
• Experience managing projects through the full construction lifecycle from mobilization through turnover
• Strong subcontractor management and trade coordination experience
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and scopes simultaneously
• Strong scheduling, sequencing, and short term planning skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, shop drawings, and project documents
• Experience coordinating inspections and working with local jurisdictions
• Strong understanding of construction safety and quality control
• Ability to identify problems in the field and work collaboratively toward practical solutions
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Comfortable working directly with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software is preferred
• OSHA 30 certification is preferred
• Must be open and able to travel based on project location and business needs
• Must be comfortable with extended project assignments outside the Pocatello area when required

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience across multiple commercial construction markets are especially encouraged to apply. Relevant experience may include industrial, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, cold storage, commercial office, retail, advanced manufacturing, and other complex commercial projects.

Experience managing both ground up construction and interior tenant improvement scopes is particularly important for this position.

About Us

Uprite Construction was established in 1991 as a multi-service construction company specializing in project site development, ground-up, new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements for the commercial and industrial sectors. Check us out at upritecomgmt.com!
We appreciate your interest in employment with Uprite Construction. Uprite Construction is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.