Superintendent - Residential Construction

Wright-Ryan Construction; Mount Desert (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned ESOP

Annual bonus plan

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. in Maine seeks an experienced leader to oversee our Homes division and build exceptional, high-end custom homes with superb craftsmanship and design.

This role requires a passion for excellence and a proven track record on sophisticated residential projects. You will lead field operations, coordinate subcontractors and materials, and drive progress with short-term schedules while maintaining safety and quality across projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in construction management or supervisory role
• Experience with high-end custom residential projects
• Reading architectural plans accurately
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication with owners, architects, subcontractors
• Knowledge of residential codes, safety regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations ensuring safety, schedule, and quality
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, labor, materials, and equipment
• Develop and maintain short-term and look-ahead schedules
• Monitor daily activities and resolve schedule, safety, or quality issues
• Enforce OSHA standards and company policies
• Maintain communication with project managers, owners, architects, and subs
• Lead jobsite meetings and ensure work follows plans and specs
• Maintain daily reports and field updates
• Support closeout with punch lists and inspections

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Safety Compliance

Procore

MS Project

Plan Reading

Tools

Procore

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Wright-Ryan has been at the heart of Maine's construction landscape over the past four decades, crafting spaces that endure. Beyond the blueprint, our team of dedicated professionals sees each project as a partnership in realizing our clients' goals. From the initial stages through project completion, we provide insightful guidance, innovative solutions, and steadfast assistance.

Spanning Commercial, Institutional, and Residential sectors, our firm thrives on diverse and engaging projects. We prioritize a close-knit community and supportive environment, essential to our success as employee owners. At Wright-Ryan, we take pride in our reputation and our role in shaping Maine's great spaces.

Job Overview:

As a key member of our Homes division, you will help build exceptional, high-end custom homes that exemplify superior craftsmanship and design. This position requires a passion for excellence and a proven track record in building sophisticated residential projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead all field operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, labor, materials, and equipment to maintain efficient jobsite operations.
• Develop and maintain short-term schedules and look-ahead plans to drive consistent progress that aligns with the project master schedule.
• Monitor daily jobsite activities and proactively identify and resolve issues impacting schedule, safety, or quality.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Maintain clear communication with Project Managers, owners, architects, and subcontractors and all other project stakeholders.
• Conduct and lead jobsite meetings, including subcontractor coordination and safety meetings.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Maintain accurate and timely jobsite documentation, including daily reports and field updates.
• Support project closeout by ensuring completion of punch lists and final inspections.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 8+ years in construction management or a supervisory role, specializing in high-end custom residential projects.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction process, with a focus on premium residential projects, from groundbreaking to final finishes.
• Proficiency reading architectural plans and ensuring accurate execution.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Adept at anticipating and resolving issues specific to custom builds, keeping projects on track.
• Experience prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Knowledge of residential construction building codes, zoning laws, and safety regulations.
• Ability to work with construction software such as Procore, Microsoft Office Suite, and MS Project preferred.

Pay and Benefits:

As a 100% employee-owned company, each employee owner shares in our financial success by receiving shares of company stock at no cost through our ESOP!

In addition to the many benefits of employee-ownership, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including an annual bonus pay plan, 401(k) retirement plan with match, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident), paid time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000 Annually

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to workforce diversity, equal employment opportunities, and an inclusive community.