Superintendent- Commercial

Chesapeake Contracting Group; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K match

Wellness programs

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chesapeake Contracting Group is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead on-site operations for commercial, multifamily, and grocery store projects in Virginia. You will coordinate subcontractors, schedule activities, and ensure compliance with specifications, budget, and safety standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining master schedules, leading preconstruction meetings, managing quality control, and mentoring field staff.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial/multifamily construction experience.
• Experience in grocery store construction is required.
• Proficient with project management software.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the master project schedule and 2-week look-ahead.
• Coordinate subcontractors, material, and equipment to meet schedule and budget.
• Conduct precon meetings with major subcontractors and the Project Manager.
• Schedule subcontractors and vendors in critical path to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with contracted scope, quality, and schedule.
• Maintain jobsite safety plans and participate in safety meetings.
• Perform quality control and inspect materials and installations per submittals.
• Keep daily logs and photos; identify conflicts and escalate for resolution.
• Train and mentor Assistant Superintendents and Field Engineers.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Procore

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Construction Superintendent provides on-site leadership and coordination for all phases of commercial or residential construction projects, including coordinating subcontractors, material, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being strictly followed, and work is proceeding safely and in accordance with the established schedule and budget. Superintendents shall be responsible for scheduling, inspections, quality control, and job site safety. The Superintendent often provides leadership to field employees such as Laborers, Field Engineers, and Assistant Superintendents.

• In conjunction with the project team, establish and maintain the master project schedule. Prepare a detailed 2 week look ahead schedule that reflects daily goals and labor activities to support overall project schedule.

• Conduct subcontractor precon meetings with each major subcontractor and Chesapeake's PM by utilizing the standard template for the agenda.
• Proactively schedule subcontractors, consultants, and vendors in critical path to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure that subcontractors are fully executing and complying with the contracted scope of work for both schedule and quality control.
• Collaborate with Chesapeake's Safety Department and adhere to the company’s safety policy and required documentation. Create a jobsite specific safety plan.
• Attend Chesapeake’s monthly Safety Meetings.
• Coordinate and monitor daily jobsite activities of the subcontractors and Owner’s vendors, assist in future planning.
• Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed in accordance with the project documents and submittals. Inspect and track material deliveries and installation details to meet project documents (including approved submittals). Issue notices of non-compliance to sub-contractors regarding quality or work or scheduling.
• Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain a daily log and upload photos of activities on the jobsite.
• Identify conflicts in construction documents and address with the appropriate parties or communicate with senior project leadership for resolution.
• Schedule and run weekly subcontractor preconstruction meetings. Attend Chesapeake Superintendent quarterly meeting.
• Prepare RFI’s (to be formally submitted by the Project Manager) and include proposed solution.
• Review and understand approved Material Submittals.
• Ensure subcontractor has corrected any deficiencies identified by project team.
• Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions as well as third party inspections.
• Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion.
• Train and mentor Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and Laborers.

• 7+ years of commercial/multifamily construction experience in a construction management or similar position with knowledge of all construction trades.
• Must have prior grocery store construction experience.
• Familiarity with construction management and office productivity software, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Procore, Microsoft Teams, or other web-based or mobile document and project management solutions.
• Possess a valid Driver’s license in order to travel to assigned jobsites.
• Maintain OSHA 30, First Aid, & CPR Certification.

• A flexible work environment
• State-of-the-art technology to get the job done
• New office spaces designed for today’s working environment
• Great benefits including healthcare, 401K match, wellness programs
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership training