Superintendent – Large Commercial Project

Jobtailor

Paducah (KY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Jobtailor in Paducah, KY is seeking an experienced Project Lead for day-to-day field operations. You will partner with the Project Manager to guide vendors, subcontractors, and site teams, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and quality on large commercial projects.

The role requires leadership, strong planning, and ability to travel 100% to job sites. Proficiency in Procore, Primavera, and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in LARGE ($10M+) commercial construction.
  • Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Experience with pull planning and Last Planner System.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Procore, and Primavera.
  • Strong organizational and planning abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide complete project field leadership and direction for day-to-day operations in partnership with the Project Manager.
  • Coordinate vendors and subcontractors to install their scopes according to Contract Documents and Project Schedule.
  • Lead project safety, implement the Site-Specific Safety Plan, conduct safety meetings, manage site logistics, and handle incident investigations.
  • Create, maintain, update, and report on the Project Schedule.
  • Develop and implement recovery plans and lead pull planning efforts.
  • Coordinate site construction activities and manage project constraints.
  • Oversee the Site Quality Assurance Plan and trade partner contract compliance.

Skills

Project leadership
Pull planning
Microsoft Office
Procore
Primavera
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Multitasking
Safety focus
Travel readiness

Tools

Procore
Primavera
Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

  • Provide complete project field leadership and direction for day-to-day operations in partnership with the Project Manager
  • Coordinate vendors and subcontractors to install their scopes according to Contract Documents and Project Schedule
  • Lead project safety, implement the Site-Specific Safety Plan, conduct safety meetings, manage site logistics, and handle incident investigations
  • Create, maintain, update, and report on the Project Schedule
  • Develop and implement recovery plans and lead pull planning efforts
  • Coordinate site construction activities and manage project constraints
  • Oversee the Site Quality Assurance Plan and trade partner contract compliance
  • Schedule and attend inspections with authorities having jurisdiction, third-party inspectors, and clients
  • Coordinate installation between trades and drive trade partner progress
  • Attend jobsite meetings, schedule deliveries, document the project site, coordinate job progress, assist with inspections, and support invoice reviews and status reports
  • Collaborate with inter-company field leadership to drive efficiencies and best practices
  • Monitor and author Daily Reports
  • Drive processing and review of submittals for timely material procurement
  • Manage quality assurance implementation, preparatory meetings, site logistics, and deficiency resolution
  • Attend project update meetings and communicate project health and progress
  • Measure and report project progress
  • Monitor Energy Savings targets and coordinate with M&V and Engineering teams
  • Ensure legal, permit, and regulatory compliance and manage permit closeout
  • Document existing site conditions and interface with facility operators
  • Support start-up and commissioning activities
  • Promote and maintain company culture with stakeholders
Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in LARGE ($10M+) commercial construction
  • Proven leadership and supervisory skills
  • Experience with pull planning and Last Planner System
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and Primavera
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent multitasking skills
  • Ability to manage complex situations, ambiguity, and conflict resolution
  • Ability to focus on safety, financial performance, and client expectations
  • Willingness to travel 100% of the time to job site(s)/office locations
  • Ability to climb stairs
  • Ability to remain stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Ability to perform repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger motions
  • Ability to adjust and/or move objects up to 20 pounds
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project field leadership, safety management, and compliance within large commercial construction projects. Proficient in coordinating complex site activities, managing subcontractors, and ensuring quality assurance while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Project Field Leadership
  • Pull Planning
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Procore
  • Primavera
Hard Skills
  • Project Schedule Management
  • Site-Specific Safety Plan Implementation
  • Quality Assurance Management
  • Incident Investigation
  • Contract Compliance
  • Material Procurement
  • Energy Savings Monitoring
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Deficiency Resolution
  • Jobsite Documentation
Soft Skills
  • Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Organizational Skills
Industry Keywords
  • Large Commercial Construction
  • Site Logistics
  • Trade Partner Coordination
  • Inspection Coordination
  • Stakeholder Engagement
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