Superintendent - Commercial Construction - Windsor

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• Description: ***About the Role*** At Elder Construction, our Superintendents are the leaders on our jobsites.
• They bring people, plans, and resources together to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and with a high level of quality.
• We're looking for an experienced Superintendent who takes ownership of field operations, builds strong relationships with trade partners, and knows how to keep a project moving forward.
• The ideal candidate is a confident field leader who plans ahead, anticipates challenges, and works collaboratively with the project team to deliver successful results.
• ***What You'll Do*** **Field Leadership & Coordination** * Lead daily jobsite operations, coordinating field crews, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• * Set clear expectations, communicate priorities, and hold teams accountable.
• * Build strong relationships with crews, clients, inspectors, and project teams.
• * Proactively resolve field challenges and communicate issues requiring additional support.
• **Planning & Resource Management** * Engagement during preconstruction completing drawing and constructability reviews, budget reviews, preliminary schedules, attending interviews and meetings.
• * Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules and lookahead plans.
• * Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and trade partners to keep work on track.
• * Anticipate schedule impacts, resource needs, and potential conflicts before they disrupt progress.
• * Partner with the Project Manager to align field execution with project budgets, schedules, and priorities.
• **Safety & Quality** * Promote and enforce safety standards through daily leadership, inspections, and follow-through.
• * Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure work meets project requirements.
• * Monitor quality, identify deficiencies early, and coordinate timely corrections.
• * Maintain an organized, safe, and productive jobsite.
• **Project Planning & Problem-Solving** * Contribute field expertise to project planning, logistics, sequencing, and constructability discussions.
• * Identify upcoming challenges and develop practical solutions.
• * Make sound, timely decisions to maintain project momentum while protecting safety, quality, and cost.
• ***What We're Looking For*** * Proven experience leading commercial construction jobsites and coordinating multiple trades.
• * Strong understanding of construction methods, drawings, specifications, and safety practices.
• * Ability to independently manage daily field operations, schedules, and resources.
• * Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• * Sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to anticipate and resolve challenges.
• * A collaborative leadership style that builds trust and holds others accountable.
• Requirements: **TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS** * Valid U.S.
• driver's license.
• * Minimum of 5 years of experience as a commercial construction Superintendent or 8+ years in a comparable field leadership role.
• * Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office Suite, CPM scheduling software, and basic construction management software such as Procore and Bluebeam.
• * Ability to develop, maintain, and interpret Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules.
• * In-depth knowledge of construction means and methods, building materials, plans, specifications, and construction sequencing.
• * Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• * OSHA 10-hour certification or ability to complete training within 60 days of employment.
• **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• FIELD: * While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The team member is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.
• * The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• **WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the primary responsibilities of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary responsibilities.
• FIELD: * While performing the duties of this job, this position regularly works outdoors in various weather conditions.
• The team member frequently works near moving equipment, occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• * The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned.
• The job description is subject to change at any time.
• At Elder Construction, we are an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.

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