Superintendent

Balfour Beatty US; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Superintendent in Raleigh to lead large-scale commercial construction on site. You will supervise subcontractors, enforce safety/quality standards, and manage the project schedule, coordinating closely with the Project Manager to ensure work meets plans and budgets.

The role emphasizes proactive planning, problem-solving, and collaboration within Balfour Beatty’s Zero Harm safety culture while driving project success and excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial construction field leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of structural, MEP, and architectural coordination.
• Proven ability to manage site operations, safety, and schedules.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Field Leadership: Manage all field operations and daily site activities; supervise subcontractors, foremen, and field staff to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-driven performance.
• Safety Management: Lead the site safety team; develop project safety plans; conduct hazard analyses; ensure OSHA/compliance.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules; lead pull planning sessions; track milestones against critical path.
• Quality Control: Oversee the project’s Quality Control program; ensure materials and workmanship meet specs.
• Preconstruction Support: Review drawings, specs, and budgets; input to estimating and preconstruction schedules.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets; approve subcontractor payments and verify costs.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Lead weekly meetings; ensure schedule accountability and orientations.
• Site Logistics: Plan hoisting, access, and site security; manage temporary facilities.
• Communication & Reporting: Run progress/safety meetings; maintain daily reports; update stakeholders.
• Closeout & Turnover: Complete punch lists; coordinate commissioning and final inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Planning & scheduling

Quality control

Communication

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Superintendent in Raleigh. The ideal candidate will be a proven field leader with strong communication and coordination skills, responsible for managing large-scale, commercial construction activities.

The Superintendent leads subcontractors, enforces safety and quality standards, maintains the project schedule, and ensures all work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and company policies. This role plays a critical part in achieving project goals through proactive planning, problem-solving, and collaboration, while upholding Balfour Beatty’s Zero Harm® safety culture and commitment to excellence.

Essential Functions

• Field Leadership: Manage all field operations and daily site activities; supervise subcontractors, foremen, and field staff to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-driven performance.
• Safety Management: Establish and lead the site safety team; develop project-specific safety plans, conduct hazard analyses, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager; lead pull planning sessions, identify milestones, and track progress against critical path.
• Quality Control: Implement and oversee the project’s Quality Control program; ensure materials, workmanship, and testing comply with contract specifications and standards.
• Preconstruction Support: Review drawings, specifications, and budgets for constructability; provide input to estimating teams and preconstruction schedules.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor labor, equipment, and general conditions budgets; approve subcontractor payment applications and verify cost accuracy.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Lead weekly coordination meetings, ensure accountability for schedules and performance, and oversee subcontractor orientations and compliance.
• Site Logistics: Develop and maintain site logistics and temporary facilities plans, including hoisting, access control, and site security.
• Communication & Reporting: Conduct progress and safety meetings, maintain daily reports, and provide clear communication to all project stakeholders.
• Closeout & Turnover: Ensure timely completion of punch lists, commissioning activities, and project documentation; manage site demobilization and final inspections.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of commercial construction field leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of structural, MEP, and architectural coordination.
• Proven ability to manage site operations, safety, and schedules.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera P6.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience managing ground-up, renovation, or adaptive reuse projects.
• Demonstrated success leading diverse subcontractor teams.
• OSHA 30 certification and advanced safety training.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.