Superintendent - Commercial Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Company vehicle with fuel card

Laptop

Cell phone for business use

Job summary

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. in Maine seeks a Superintendent to lead all on-site commercial construction activities from groundbreaking to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, and collaborate with the Project Manager to keep projects on track while maintaining strong relationships with owners, architects, and trades.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of commercial construction field supervision with $3M–$25M projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction from ground-breaking to completion.
• Proven ability to lead field teams and manage subcontractors to meet goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, and specs.
• Knowledge of codes, OSHA, and safety standards; proficient in Procore, Sage Timberline, MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labor, materials, and equipment.
• Develop short-term schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Monitor daily activities and resolve schedule, safety, or quality issues.
• Enforce safety standards and company policies.
• Maintain clear communication with project stakeholders.
• Lead jobsite meetings with subcontractors and safety reviews.
• Ensure work complies with plans, specs, and contracts.
• Maintain daily reports and field updates; assist with closeout and punch lists.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Project management

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Construction tech

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in construction

Tools

Procore

Sage Timberline

MS Project

Microsoft Office

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!

• Annual bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Company vehicle with fuel card and E-ZPass
• Laptop
• 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.