Superintendent - Commercial Construction

LeoForce; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid wellness time

Parental leave

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Catered lunches

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

LeoForce in Syracuse, NY seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations for commercial construction, overseeing safety, scheduling, quality, and project execution. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage field personnel, and communicate progress to managers and owners.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, maintaining schedules, safety meetings, and closeout activities. Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Primavera P6 is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience with a commercial general contractor or design-build construction firm.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, inspections, site logistics, safety programs, and project closeout.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documents.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, P6, or similar construction management software.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations and manage all on-site construction activities from mobilization through closeout.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field personnel to maintain project schedule and quality standards.
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and project documents to ensure work is built according to contract requirements.
• Manage site safety, conduct regular safety meetings, and enforce OSHA and company safety standards.
• Partner with Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and ownership teams to communicate progress, challenges, and upcoming needs.
• Lead weekly subcontractor meetings and maintain clear communication with all project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction schedules, identify potential delays, and help develop solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Oversee inspections, punch lists, closeout activities, and turnover documentation.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, site photos, manpower logs, and field documentation.
• Support cost control by tracking field issues, change impacts, material deliveries, and labor productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Experience: Entry Level

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Description

We are seeking a Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations for commercial construction projects, overseeing site safety, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, quality control, and overall project execution.

• Oversee daily field operations and manage all on-site construction activities from mOur Clientlization through closeout
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field personnel to maintain project schedule and quality standards
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and project documents to ensure work is built according to contract requirements
• Manage site safety, conduct regular safety meetings, and enforce OSHA and company safety standards
• Partner with Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and ownership teams to communicate progress, challenges, and upcoming needs
• Lead weekly subcontractor meetings and maintain clear communication with all project stakeholders
• Monitor construction schedules, identify potential delays, and help develop solutions to keep projects moving forward
• Oversee inspections, punch lists, closeout activities, and turnover documentation
• Maintain accurate daily reports, site photos, manpower logs, and field documentation
• Support cost control by tracking field issues, change impacts, material deliveries, and labor productivity

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience with a commercial general contractor or design-build construction firm
• Strong background managing commercial, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, education, mixed-use, or adaptive reuse projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documents
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, inspections, site logistics, safety programs, and project closeout
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, construction sequencing, quality control, and field problem-solving
• Comfortable working closely with Project Managers, architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractor teams
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, P6, or similar construction management software preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced field environment

A bit about us

We are a full-service design-build firm with decades of experience delivering commercial, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, mixed-use, and adaptive reuse projects. Our integrated team brings architecture, engineering, construction, development, and property management together under one roof, allowing us to move quickly and deliver projects with strong communication from concept through completion. We take pride in building lasting client relationships, solving complex construction challenges, and creating a collaborative environment where field leadership has a real voice.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid wellness time
• Parental leave
• Flexible working options
• Professional development opportunities
• Phased retirement options
• Free on-site parking
• Catered lunches
• Dog-friendly office
• Great downtown Syracuse location
• Strong emphasis on work-life harmony, health and wellness, family time, and positive company culture