Superintendent I (Area)

Skansk; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Skanska USA Building seeks a Superintendent I (Area) to lead field operations in assigned project areas, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, profitability, and adherence to contract documents, design, budget, and schedule.

The role supervises field labor and Assistant Superintendents, emphasizes on-site leadership, coordination, and real-time decision-making in production, safety, and meetings. A bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent and experience on fit-out or large projects are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Leadership experience on fit-out projects or large building projects.
• Experience in safety and QA/QC leadership.
• Subcontractor oversight, schedule updates, change orders, and plans interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations within assigned project areas.
• Ensure work is completed safely, on time, and in line with contract documents, design, budget and schedule.
• Supervise field labor and Assistant Superintendents on-site.
• Coordinate production, safety practices, and meetings with project teams.

Skills

Field leadership

Construction mgmt

Safety leadership

QA/QC leadership

Subcontractor oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Procore

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

OPC

JD Edwards

Job description

The Superintendent I (Area) role at Skanska USA Building is responsible for leading field operations within assigned project areas, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, profitably, and in alignment with contract documents, design, budget, and schedule. This position directly supervises field labor and Assistant Superintendents, with a strong emphasis on on-site presence, coordination, and real-time leadership in production, safety, and supervisory meetings.

The role requires a solid construction management background, including a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, plus relevant leadership experience on fit-out projects or specific areas of larger building projects. Key experience includes safety and QAQC leadership, subcontractor oversight, schedule updates, change order and ticket management, and interpreting plans and specifications. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with tools and systems such as Procore, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, OPC and JD Edwards.

This position also demands strong competency in contract management, risk management, logistics, quality control, project cost management, schedule ownership, and subcontractor oversight. The Superintendent is expected to coach others, maintain work-site harmony, support business development in the field, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Overall, the role combines operational leadership, technical construction knowledge, and people management to keep projects running efficiently and successfully.

Background Check Required

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Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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