Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual bonus

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. is seeking a Superintendent to lead all on-site construction activities on commercial projects across housing, hospitality, higher education, healthcare, and more in Maine.

You will coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors with a Project Manager, maintain schedules, enforce safety, and ensure work aligns with plans and contracts.

Wright-Ryan is 100% employee-owned with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of commercial construction field experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience with projects ranging from $3M-$25M.
• Ability to lead field teams and manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations, ensuring safety, on-schedule completion, and quality.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labor, materials, and equipment for efficiency.
• Develop and maintain short-term schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Monitor daily activities and resolve schedule, safety, or quality issues.
• Enforce OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Maintain clear communication with Project Managers, owners, architects and subs.
• Conduct and lead jobsite meetings with subcontractors and safety sessions.
• Ensure work aligns with plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Maintain daily reports and field updates.
• Support closeout with punch lists and final inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Construction management

Problem solving

Scheduling

Reading blueprints

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree 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 OSHA regulations and company policies.
• 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 a cell phone for business use.

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to workforce diversity, equal employment opportunities and an inclusive community.