Superintendent - Construction

AppleOne Employment Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Truck

Travel expenses covered

Per diem

Overnight travel

Direct hire

Job summary

AppleOne is seeking a hands-on Superintendent - Construction to lead field operations on commercial projects, coordinating project managers, subcontractors, and site teams while keeping safety, quality, and schedules on track.

The role requires reading drawings, managing multiple priorities, and traveling to projects within an 8-hour radius of the Pittsburgh area. Ideally you have 3–5 years of superintendent experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience reading construction drawings, specs, architectural and civil plans.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily commercial construction activities and coordinate subs, vendors, deliveries, and site logistics.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, architectural plans, and civil plans to guide field execution.
• Monitor schedules, identify delays, and resolve issues to protect progress.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain quality workmanship on site.
• Maintain daily reports, site photos, punch lists, and project closeout records.
• Communicate with project managers, clients, inspectors, and field personnel to ensure project success.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Safety oversight

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Superintendent - Construction for a direct hire opportunity supporting commercial construction projects. This role is ideal for a hands-on field leader who enjoys coordinating jobsite operations, working closely with project managers and subcontractors, and keeping projects moving safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.

The Superintendent will serve as the day-to-day leader on active construction sites, ensuring schedules are followed, issues are resolved quickly, and work is completed in alignment with drawings, specifications, safety expectations, and client requirements. This is a strong opportunity for a construction professional who wants stability, responsibility, and the chance to grow with a team that values communication, organization, accountability, and professional field leadership.

Candidates who thrive in this role are proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable making decisions in the field, and committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and productive jobsite.

Key Responsibilities

• - Lead daily commercial construction activities and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, inspections, and site logistics.
• - Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, architectural plans, and civil plans to guide field execution.
• - Monitor project schedules, identify potential delays, and proactively resolve jobsite issues before they impact project progress.
• - Enforce safety standards, maintain quality workmanship, and ensure the jobsite remains clean, organized, and professional.
• - Maintain daily reports, jobsite photos, documentation, punch lists, and project closeout records.
• - Communicate regularly with project managers, clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and field personnel to support successful project completion.

Compensation and Benefits

• - Direct hire opportunity.
• - Salary range: $90,000 to $100,000 per year.
• - Company-paid travel expenses.
• - Per diem provided.
• - Overnight travel is common, with project stays typically lasting 1 to 3 weeks.
• - Travel is required to commercial construction projects within approximately an 8-hour radius of the Pittsburgh area.
• - Company Truck provided

Required Qualifications and Skills

• - Lead commercial construction field operations and daily jobsite coordination.
• - Manage subcontractors, vendors, inspections, deliveries, schedules, documentation, and site safety.
• - Support project closeout, final inspections, punch list completion, and protection of jobsite materials and equipment.
• - Minimum 2 years of commercial construction experience required.
• - Restaurant experience required
• - Experience level of 3 to 5 years is strongly preferred for this Superintendent - Construction role.
• - Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, architectural plans, and civil plans.
• - Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• - Comfortable using email and basic computer programs.
• - Valid driver’s license required.
• - High school diploma or GED required.
• - Forklift experience required.
• - Ability to travel and stay overnight for project assignments as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Additional commercial construction superintendent or field leadership experience.
• - Experience coordinating project closeout, final inspections, and punch list completion.
• - Strong working knowledge of jobsite safety practices, subcontractor coordination, and construction quality standards.
• - Prior experience managing projects involving commercial, office, or similar construction environments.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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