Superintendent - Commercial

Chesapeake Contracting Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K match

Wellness programs

Opportunities for advancement

Leadership training

Flexible work environment

New office spaces

Job summary

Chesapeake Contracting Group is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead all phases of commercial or residential projects, coordinating subcontractors, materials, and equipment while ensuring safety and adherence to schedule and budget.

The role requires strong leadership on site, daily logs, quality control and close collaboration with project teams. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years commercial construction experience in a construction management or similar position.
• Familiarity with construction management and office productivity software (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Procore, Microsoft Teams).
• Possess a valid Driver’s license to commute to assigned jobsites.
• Maintain OSHA 30, First Aid, & CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the master project schedule with a detailed 2 week look ahead.
• Conduct subcontractor precon meetings and coordinate with project management.
• Proactively schedule subcontractors and vendors in critical path to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure subcontractors meet contracted scope for schedule and quality control.
• Collaborate with Safety Department and create a site safety plan.
• Attend safety meetings and coordinate inspections with jurisdictions.
• Coordinate daily jobsite activities and mentor field staff.
• Perform quality control and track material deliveries and installation details.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site and keep a daily activity log.
• Identify conflicts in construction documents and escalate for resolution.
• Schedule and lead weekly subcontractor preconstruction meetings.
• Coordinate inspections with local jurisdictions and third parties.
• Train and mentor Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and Laborers.

Skills

Project leadership

Scheduling

Quality control

Safety compliance

Subcontractor management

Team mentoring

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Procore

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Construction Superintendent provides 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 CCG’s PM by utilizing the standard Chesapeake 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 CCG’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 CCG Superintendent quarterly meeting.
• Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions as well as third party inspections.
• Train and mentor Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and Laborers.

• 7+ years commercial construction experience in a construction management or similar position with knowledge of all of construction trades.
• 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

Compensation - $90,000 - $160,000