Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Tend; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tend is seeking an on-site Superintendent in Tulsa to lead field operations on commercial/industrial construction projects. You will oversee subcontractors, maintain schedules, enforce safety standards, and assure quality from drawings to closeout.

The role requires 5–8 years of field experience, including at least 2 years as a Foreman or Assistant Superintendent, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Construct Connect, Quick Bid, and MS Project.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional training or certifications in construction management preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction, including 2+ years as a Foreman or Assistant Superintendent.
• Experience on projects in the $2M-$20M+ range preferred.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and schedules.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with field management tools and software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Construct Connect, Quick Bid, MS Project).
• Knowledge of construction safety standards and local building codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day job site operations, ensuring smooth workflow and productivity.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field labor.
• Enforce adherence to project drawings, specifications, and quality expectations.
• Assist the project team in developing and maintaining the construction schedule.
• Monitor daily progress and implement adjustments to stay on track.
• Communicate scheduling needs and conflicts to the Project Manager.
• Promote and enforce safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, site inspections, and maintain safety documentation.
• Identify and correct unsafe work practices immediately.
• Perform daily inspections to ensure work meets quality standards.
• Identify and address construction deficiencies or non-conformities.
• Assist in punch list development and project closeout.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, including labor, equipment, weather, and progress.
• Report job site issues, delays, or changes to the Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Assist with RFI and submittal coordination as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

ConstructConnect

Quick Bid

MS Project

Job description

Position Summary

The Superintendent is responsible for managing and coordinating all on-site activities for assigned construction projects. This includes overseeing subcontractors, enforcing safety and quality standards, maintaining schedules, and ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with a deep understanding of construction field operations and a proactive, team‑oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities

Field Supervision & Execution

• Manage day-to-day job site operations, ensuring smooth workflow and productivity.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field labor.
• Enforce adherence to project drawings, specifications, and quality expectations.

Schedule Management

• Assist the project team in developing and maintaining the construction schedule.
• Monitor daily progress and implement adjustments to stay on track.
• Communicate scheduling needs and conflicts to the Project Manager.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, site inspections, and maintain safety documentation.
• Identify and correct unsafe work practices immediately.

Quality Control

• Perform daily inspections to ensure work meets or exceeds quality standards.
• Identify and address any construction deficiencies or non-conformities.
• Assist in punch list development and project closeout.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily logs, including labor, equipment, weather, and progress.
• Report job site issues, delays, or changes to the Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Assist with RFI and submittal coordination as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional training or certifications in construction management preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction, including 2+ years as a Foreman or Assistant Superintendent.
• Experience working on projects in the $2M-$20M+ range preferred.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and schedules.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with field management tools and software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Construct Connect, Quick Bid, MS Project).
• Knowledge of construction safety standards and local building codes.

$80,000 - $100,000 a year