Superintendent (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Commercial

Austin Commercial; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

ESOP

Job summary

Austin Commercial is seeking a Superintendent for the Phoenix, AZ Division to lead day-to-day field construction activities, oversee safety, and manage crews. The role requires strong plan-reading skills and effective coordination with project teams to ensure on-time completion of commercial construction projects.

Applicants should have a B.S. in construction management and OSHA 30 certification, with 4+ years of supervisory experience in commercial construction.

Qualifications

• B.S. in construction management or related field preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required.
• 4+ years of commercial construction field experience with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field construction activities on the jobsite.
• Ensure overall safety of the jobsite and implement safety plans.
• Review documents, submittals and schedule to determine scope and manpower.
• Plan layout of the jobsite and coordinate site logistics with project team.
• Direct field engineers and ensure dimensional control and surveys are correct.

Skills

OSHA 30 Certification

Reading plans & specs

Supervisory experience

Education

B.S. in Construction Management

Job description

Superintendent (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Commercial

Requisition Number: SUPER033171

• Posted : August 13, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Superintendent for our Phoenix, AZ Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Responsibilities

• 1.Leads and oversees the day-to-day field construction activities on assigned jobsite
• 2.In charge of the overall safety of the jobsite, including the implementation of the safety plans and procedures
• 3.Reviews record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schedule to determine the nature and scope of the project, the materials to be utilized, manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase, equipment needs, etc.
• 4.Along with the project manager, plans the physical layout of the jobsite to use effectively all available space; initiates startup activities, which include site security preparations, placement of office trailers, utility hookups, etc.
• 5.Designates areas for cranes and hoists, building materials storage, parking, etc.
• 6.Directs field engineers in the initial survey and layout of the jobsite; ensures that all dimensional control lines and elevations are correct and verified by certified third-party site surveyors before foundation work begins
• 7.Plans the daily and weekly activities for each craft, including detailed schedule. forecasts, within the scope of the overall construction schedule; provides detailed technical instructions for each foreman to ensure a clear understanding of the work, methods, manpower resources, and expected completion date; works with the project office staff to resolve any ambiguities in plans and drawings before construction begins
• 8.Along with the senior most superintendent, the superintendent establishes procedures for the ordering of self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers
• 9.Inspects all field construction work in progress, including work that is subcontracted, and ensures that uniformly high-quality workmanship is maintained during each construction segment; supervises or appoints staff as appropriate to supervise all activities performed on the jobsite regardless of the day or time of the performance of the work, pointing out deficiencies promptly with responsible parties and following up to ensure that deficiencies are corrected
• 10.Provides technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems; investigates alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; works closely with architects, engineers, and consulting firms to resolve problems
• 11.Assists the senior most superintendent in evaluating schedule and cost impacts
• 12.Assists the senior most superintendent in the development of the manpower projection chart; monitors weekly labor costs for accuracy and conformance with established budget and takes corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms; investigates reasons for delays in the construction schedule, adjusting leadership, crew sizes, equipment, etc. as necessary to ensure timely completion of the project
• 13.Assists the senior most superintendent in the development of the equipment projection chart and monitors equipment use, maintenance, and cost throughout the project
• 14.Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and codes relating to construction activities, including company policies and procedures dealing with employment, terminations, compensation, labor/management relations, etc.
• 15.Manages scheduling of all governmental inspections of all work necessary to obtain a certificate of occupancy
• 16.Assumes overall responsibility for the health and safety of employees, including designation of first aid areas, emergency treatment facilities, accompanying OSHA inspectors on jobsite visits, correcting observed safety hazards, etc.
• 17.Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with owners and owner representatives, architects, consulting firms, and other parties with financial interest in the project; attempts to resolve problems at the lowest practical level through direct negotiations with concerned individuals
• 18.Performs a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including close-out punch lists, demobilization, as-built documents, etc.
• 19.Maintains a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities
• 20.Administers the company's Safety & Health Manual

Requirements

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or relevant discipline preferred, or equivalent combination of education (High School diploma) and experience
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• 4+ years of commercial construction field experience, including direct supervisory experience
• Proficient with reading plans and specs
• Ability to build and manage direct reports

Benefits & Compensation

• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.
• We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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