Superintendent - Charleston

Samet Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samet Corporation seeks a Superintendent I to lead construction projects from start to finish, directing field teams and coordinating with owners, designers, and trade partners to deliver on time and on budget.

You'll drive schedules, oversee subcontractors, and manage quality and safety programs while building strong client relationships across healthcare, education, commercial, and multi-family markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years minimum experience as a construction project superintendent.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required.
• Lean Construction practices and LEED knowledge preferred.
• Mastery of construction methods, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide field oversight for all phases of assigned construction projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules.
• Manage subcontractor performance.
• Prepare project documentation for coordination and site management.
• Implement and execute Quality Control/Quality Assurance programs.
• Promote an injury-free job site through safety initiatives and our safety program.
• Develop relationships with owners, designers, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Ensure site work is completed according to project plans and specifications.

Skills

Project leadership

Subcontractor management

Quality & safety focus

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Lean Construction familiarity

Continuous professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction software

SharePoint

Zoom/Teams

Job description

Superintendent I

As a Superintendent I, you'll own a construction project from start to finish — leading the field team, managing subcontractor performance, and keeping work safe, on schedule, and on budget.

You'll set the standard for quality and safety on-site, build strong relationships with owners, designers, and trade partners, and deliver every project The Samet Way.

What You'll Do

• Provide field oversight for all phases of assigned construction projects.

• Develop and manage project schedules.

• Manage subcontractor performance.

• Prepare project documentation for coordination and effective site management.

• Implement and execute Quality Control/Quality Assurance programs.

• Promote an injury-free job site through safety initiatives and our award-winning company safety program.

• Develop relationships with owners, designers, subcontractors, and other trade partners.

• Ensure site work is completed according to project plans and specifications.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a construction project superintendent; 3-5 years minimum.

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required.

• Understanding of Lean Construction practices and LEED Green building requirements (preferred).

• Demonstrated mastery of construction methods, building codes, and safety regulations.

• Proven commitment to continuous professional development.

• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

• Experience in commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, or multi-family housing markets (preferred).

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to build trust and inspire confidence in team members.

• Ability to clearly and concisely express thoughts and ideas.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Passion for providing superior customer service and exceeding expectations.

• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Outstanding communication skills.

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, walk on rough or uneven surfaces, use hands and fingers to feel or handle office equipment and files, reach with hands and arms, drive, bend, climb stairs or ladders, balance, kneel, crouch, turn or twist, talk, see, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit, handle hand and/or power tools, and may infrequently be required to crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment is a construction site in various stages of completion. The workspace can fluctuate from low to high noise levels and low to high light levels. Unpleasant or potentially harmful fumes may occasionally be present (proper PPE will be provided). The temperature of the work environment is variable based on location and season. Frequent travel is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, long correspondence, and memos. Ability to write complex correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to Associates or clients of the organization.

Computer Skills: Advanced skill level in the Microsoft Office suite, industry-prevalent construction software, and SharePoint. Ability to interact with associates over the internet via Zoom or Teams. Ability to type complex correspondence.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid driver's license is required.

Why Samet

At Samet, we build more than projects—we build people. As one of the fastest-growing construction firms in the Southeast, we give our team the tools, training, and trust to take on real responsibility early and grow into the leaders our projects need.

You’ll learn directly from some of the best builders in the business, backed by structured development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders. You'll work on meaningful projects, supported by an award-winning safety culture and a team that genuinely looks out for one another. And you'll do it all The Samet Way: with integrity, a commitment to quality, and a belief that how we build matters as much as what we build.

Samet Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Samet participates in E-Verify.