Superintendent

Cowen Construction Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowen Construction Oklahoma is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead on commercial and multi‑family projects across Oklahoma. You will coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to maintain safety, quality, and on‑schedule delivery, while guiding the on‑site team.

Key requirements include strong communication, the ability to read drawings and specifications, and proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or equivalent preferred.
• Solid communication skills and ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manages commercial project sites ensuring quality, schedule, safety, and budget control.
• Oversees and inspects work against designs, plans, specifications, subcontracts/scopes, shop drawings, and overall craftsmanship.
• Documents and manages jobsite details, reports on daily progress, toolbox talks, weekly foreman's meetings, develops two‑week look ahead plans, and manages the project schedule.
• As applicable, the ability to manage multiple projects at various locations concurrently.
• Manages and sets client expectations and professionally addresses concerns or issue escalation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam

Reading drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Construction Superintendent

Cowen Construction, a fourth-generation Oklahoma Construction Company established in 1896, is recruiting for a limited number of qualified Construction Superintendents.

The Superintendent’s primary objective is to work with their assigned Building Team in communicating at the highest level with clients, architects, engineers, design partners, subcontractors, trades, and internal staff. The Superintendent participates in overseeing job site safety, quality, project scheduling, and communications with the subcontractors and constructability issues. Project types include commercial mid‑rise, industrial, retail, mixed‑use, medical, hospitality, and multi‑family. This role is responsible for delivering high levels of quality and safety, and contributing to the construction team to proactively address problems and improve the overall quality of work performed.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages commercial project sites ensuring non‑compromise quality, schedule management, safety, and budget control.
• Oversees and inspects work in place and as performed against designs, plans, specifications, subcontracts/scopes, shop drawings, and overall craftsmanship.
• Documents and manages jobsite details, reports on daily progress, toolbox talks, weekly foreman's meetings, develops two‑week look ahead plans, and manages the project schedule.
• As applicable, the ability to manage multiple projects at various locations concurrently.
• Manages and sets client expectations and professionally addresses concerns or issue escalation.

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines

• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products, Procore, and Bluebeam.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Ability to layout for construction.
• Ability to work with tools.
• Functions effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable.
• Commitment to safety.
• Demonstrate time management and organizational skills.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Solid communication skills.
• Results‑driven, with the ability to effectively manage and follow up on multiple priorities.
• Computer skills, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work with construction management software (Procore).
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or equivalent preferred.

Cowen Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.