Superintendent Commercial Construction

AECOM; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 77,106 - 94,241; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is hiring a Superintendent to oversee field operations for complex commercial projects in Florida. This role involves ensuring safety, quality, and overall schedule compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include managing multi-trade activities, coordinating logistics, mentoring field teams, and driving the successful execution of high-stakes projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive construction management experience, especially in environments requiring careful logistical planning and safety enforcement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years commercial construction experience as a Superintendent.
• Experience with aviation, sports, or high-rise construction preferred.
• Ability to enforce QA/QC plans and manage field operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for commercial projects.
• Manage subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate logistics and site activities across multiple trades.

Skills

Leadership

Construction safety practices

Logistics coordination

Communication

Multi-trade site management

Education

BS Engineering or Construction Management

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

CPM scheduling software (e.g., Procore)

Job description

Job Description

Superintendent — Commercial Construction

AECOM Hunt is hiring a Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations for complex commercial projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule certainty from mobilization through turnover. This position will be assigned to various projects in the state of Florida.

You will orchestrate on-site activities across multiple trades, drive logistics and sequencing, and serve as the main field interface for owners, designers, and subcontractors. You will own safe, efficient execution while mentoring field teams and enforcing standards that protect our people, the public, and project outcomes.

Job Duties

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and site rules.
• Build and maintain look-ahead schedules; coordinate deliveries, laydown, hoisting, and access in tight urban/occupied environments.
• Sequence work for structural, enclosure, MEP/FP, interiors, and site/civil to meet milestones and recovery plans.
• Direct subcontractors, resolve field conflicts, and remove constraints; lead pull-planning and weekly coordination meetings.
• Verify installed work aligns with design, tolerances, and means/methods; elevate issues early and drive solutions.
• Enforce QA/QC plans, mockups, and testing requirements; track punch lists and nonconformance corrections to closure.
• Coordinate inspections with authorities and third parties; maintain as-built accuracy.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and field reports; document delays, disruptions, and site conditions.
• Support change management with clear scope validation and quantity takeoffs as needed.
• Serve as on-site contact for the owner’s rep, A/E team, and building operations.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recovery strategies; maintain professional, solutions-focused relationships.
• Coordinate equipment start-up, FLS testing, and systems integration with commissioning teams.
• Achieve substantial completion with clean documentation, O&M manuals, and a complete, timely punch list closeout.

Minimum Requirements

• BS Engineering/Construction Management and 6 years of commercial construction experience as a Superintendent or AS/AA and 8 years of relevant construction experience or HSD/GED and 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction Superintendent experience in:
  • Aviation construction (airport)
  • Sports (venue/arena)
  • High-Rise (hospitality)
• Proven success running daily operations for multi-trade interiors and core/shell, including structural and MEP/FP integration.
• Strong command of construction logistics, site safety, and trade sequencing in occupied or constrained environments.
• Proficiency with CPM look-ahead planning and field platforms (e.g., Procore or similar) and digital drawings.
• Ability to interpret plans/specs, enforce quality, and resolve field issues quickly.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills; decisive and collaborative problem solver.
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s in construction or related field preferred.
• OSHA 30.
• Familiarity with commissioning and turnover of complex MEP systems.
• Local market code/inspection experience and relationships with AHJs.

Physical Demands

• The following physical demands represent those typically required of individuals working in construction field roles, with or without accommodation. Construction field positions require physical stamina and mobility, including the ability to climb ladders and stairs, use personnel hoists, and move through various terrain and active construction zones. Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Team members must be capable of using their hands to handle tools and materials, and perform activities such as sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted may be necessary on an occasional basis.

Work Environment

• Individuals in construction field roles work primarily on active job sites where exposure to environmental and job-related hazards is common, with or without accommodation. These environments may include proximity to heavy machinery, elevated work areas, airborne particles, varying weather conditions, and potential electrical risks. Noise levels may vary from moderate to high depending on the phase of construction. Employees may be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and must remain alert to ensure safety. Additional duties may be assigned as needed based on the scope and progress of the project.

Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position is not hybrid nor remote.
• For positions with driving responsibilities, Motor Vehicle Records are reviewed as part of AECOM’s background check process to ensure compliance with the Company’s driving standards.
• Travel is required.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexibility, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

$85,674-$85,674 per year