Superintendent – Nashville, TN

Elite Executive Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation (DOE)

Performance bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career advancement

Job summary

Elite Executive Solutions is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead field operations for commercial projects in Nashville, TN. The role requires coordinating subcontractors, managing schedules, maintaining safety, and delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.

You will work closely with project managers, owners, architects, and engineers to align plans with field execution. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of field leadership with a commercial general contractor, strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction field leadership experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Previous experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or similar field leadership role.
• Strong commercial construction experience across multiple trades.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating complex construction schedules.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, sequencing, and means and methods.
• Proven ability to lead projects from site mobilization through final completion.
• Strong scheduling, planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Experience with large-scale commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or similar projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for commercial general construction projects from mobilization through completion.
• Manage subcontractors, field personnel, vendors, and onsite project activities.
• Develop and maintain short-term and look-ahead construction schedules.
• Coordinate daily activities across multiple trades to maintain overall project schedule.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Project Executives, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and communicate project priorities and expectations.
• Monitor construction progress, productivity, quality, and project milestones.
• Identify potential field conflicts, constructability issues, and schedule impacts and proactively develop solutions.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and project documentation.
• Lead punch-list, inspections, turnover, and project closeout activities.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company and project safety requirements.

Skills

Construction leadership

Scheduling

Project planning

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Superintendent (General Contractor / Commercial Construction) – Nashville, TN

Elite Executive Solutions is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations for a growing general contractor in the Nashville, Tennessee market.

This opportunity is ideal for a proven field leader who enjoys managing complex commercial construction projects, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining aggressive schedules, and delivering high-quality projects safely and successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for commercial general construction projects from mobilization through completion.
• Manage subcontractors, field personnel, vendors, and onsite project activities.
• Develop and maintain short-term and look-ahead construction schedules.
• Coordinate daily activities across multiple trades to maintain overall project schedule.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Project Executives, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and communicate project priorities and expectations.
• Monitor construction progress, productivity, quality, and project milestones.
• Identify potential field conflicts, constructability issues, and schedule impacts and proactively develop solutions.
• Manage site logistics, deliveries, inspections, and sequencing of work.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with plans, specifications, quality standards, and applicable building codes.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and project documentation.
• Lead punch-list, inspections, turnover, and project closeout activities.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company and project safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction field leadership experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Previous experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or similar field leadership role.
• Strong commercial construction experience across multiple trades.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating complex construction schedules.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, sequencing, and means and methods.
• Proven ability to lead projects from site mobilization through final completion.
• Strong scheduling, planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Experience with large-scale commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or similar projects preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation (DOE)
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career advancement

Why This Opportunity?

Join a growing general contractor with a strong project pipeline and the opportunity to take ownership of challenging commercial construction projects.

This position offers the opportunity to lead field operations, build high-performing project teams, and continue advancing your career with an organization committed to quality construction and long-term growth.