Superintendent – Commercial Construction

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Company vehicle

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. seeks a Superintendent to lead on-site activities on Maine commercial projects, ensuring safety, schedule adherence and quality while coordinating labor, subcontractors and materials with the Project Manager and owners.

Requires 7–10 years in commercial field supervision and a construction degree; strong communication and leadership; Procore/Sage Timberline knowledge. We offer ESOP, competitive pay and benefits, plus a company vehicle and business tools.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in commercial construction field supervision.
• Experience overseeing projects from $3M–$25M is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations, ensuring safety, schedule adherence and quality.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labor, materials, and equipment.
• Develop look-ahead schedules and monitor daily activities.
• Maintain clear communication with project stakeholders.
• Lead jobsite meetings and ensure plans/specs are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor/Associate degree in construction

Tools

Procore

Sage Timberline

MS Project

Job description

Wright-Ryan has been at the heart of Maine’s construction landscape over the past four decades, crafting spaces that endure. Beyond the blueprint, our team of dedicated professionals sees each project as a partnership in realizing our clients’ goals. From the initial stages through project completion, we provide insightful guidance, innovative solutions, and steadfast assistance. Spanning Commercial, Institutional, and Residential sectors, our firm thrives on diverse and engaging projects. We prioritize a close-knit community and supportive environment, essential to our success as employee owners. At Wright-Ryan, we take pride in our reputation and our role in shaping Maine’s great spaces.

Job Overview

Join our Commercial Projects team and help build some of Maine’s most recognizable buildings across housing, hospitality, higher education, healthcare, and other dynamic sectors.

As a Superintendent, you will lead all on-site construction activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution from groundbreaking through completion. You’ll be responsible for maintaining continuous progress by coordinating labor, materials, equipment and subcontractors while upholding project schedules and standards.

Working closely with a Project Manager, you’ll form a strong leadership team focused on delivering successful outcomes. You’ll also build and maintain positive relationships with owners, architects and subcontractors, proactively addressing challenges to keep projects moving forward.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule and to quality standards.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, labor, materials, and equipment to maintain efficient jobsite operations.
• Develop and maintain short-term schedules and look-ahead plans to drive consistent progress that aligns with the project master schedule.
• Monitor daily jobsite activities and proactively identify and resolve issues impacting schedule, safety or quality.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain clear communication with Project Managers, owners, architects and subcontractors and all other project stakeholders.
• Conduct and lead jobsite meetings, including subcontractor coordination and safety meetings.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Maintain accurate and timely jobsite documentation, including daily reports and field updates.
• Support project closeout by ensuring completion of punch lists and final inspections.

Education, Experience, And Skills

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in construction or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7-10 years of commercial construction field experience in a supervisory role, including projects ranging from $3M–$25M.
• Strong knowledge of the full construction process from ground-breaking to completion.
• Proven ability to lead field teams and manage subcontractors to achieve project goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve construction challenges to keep projects on track.
• Working knowledge of building codes, OSHA requirements and construction safety standards.
• Experience with construction technology and software (Procore, Sage Timberline, Microsoft Office, MS Project preferred).

Pay And Benefits

• As a 100% employee-owned company, each employee owner shares in our financial success by receiving shares of company stock at no cost through our ESOP!
• In addition to the many benefits of employee-ownership, we offer competitive pay and a strong benefits package, including an annual bonus, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and accident), plus paid time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• To support your success in this role, you will be provided a company vehicle with fuel card and E-ZPass, a laptop and cell phone for business use.

Pay Range: $100,000 – $125,000 Annually

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or other non-merit-based factors or other status protected by law.