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Casey Construction

Drywall Superintendent

Cary, NC · On-site

Continuously work on developing excellent rapport with General Contractor and clients * Work alongside of Safety personnel to ensure all employees follow safety rules/regulations * Work with team to ...

Casey Construction

Drywall Superintendent

Cary, NC · On-site

Continuously work on developing excellent rapport with General Contractor and clients * Work alongside of Safety personnel to ensure all employees follow safety rules/regulations * Work with team to ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for general contractor in Raleigh, NC is $29.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.01 and $34.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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General contractors are professionals or companies responsible for overseeing and managing construction projects from start to finish. They coordinate and supervise subcontractors, source materials, handle permits, and ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. General contractors serve as the main point of contact between clients and all parties involved in the construction process, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

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General Contractors often encounter challenges in coordinating schedules, ensuring consistent communication, and maintaining quality standards across multiple subcontractors. Delays from one subcontractor can impact the entire project timeline, so effective project management and contingency planning are essential. Additionally, General Contractors must regularly monitor progress, address conflicts or misunderstandings promptly, and ensure that all work complies with safety and regulatory requirements. Strong leadership and organizational skills are key to overcoming these challenges and delivering successful projects.

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To thrive as a General Contractor, you need a solid understanding of construction methods, project management, budgeting, and building codes, often supported by a relevant degree or significant hands-on experience. Familiarity with construction management software, estimating tools, and relevant safety certifications like OSHA are typically required. Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills help manage subcontractors, clients, and complex timelines effectively. These abilities are crucial for delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining quality standards.
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Superintendent

Alston Construction Company

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast.For 40 years, we have been a true partner, an honest advisor, as well as a responsible contractor for our clients. We believe the success of any project depends upon a strong builder client relationship, and a commitment to establishing common goals and objectives from the project start. Alston Construction offers a diverse background of general contracting, construction management and design-build experience of industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail and government projects.


We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says "In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others." If this sounds like you and what you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!


Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!


Job Title: Superintendent


Job Summary:Lead and direct onsite personnel and subcontractors in the planning, coordination, and execution of work with the end result being a quality project completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and which attains or exceeds profit goals, while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the company's image.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

  • Effectively plan, schedule, oversee, and manage onsite activities of project to ensure project's goals and schedules are met.
  • Possess a strong working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, owner contract, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, and all other project related documents, and maintain a complete and accurate set of as-built drawings.
  • Proactively schedule and coordinate all subcontractors to ensure completion of the project in accordance with the project schedule and to ensure that no additional costs are required for completion of work.
  • Monitor subcontractors' work and ensure they deliver work competently and in accordance with all applicable construction and engineering standards and codes, contract documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, safety and environmental rules, and quality control/assurance standards.
  • Handle project set-up to include obtaining trailer, equipment, required signage and postings, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other items in accordance with company procedures.
  • Complete accurate daily reports (including weather and subcontractor manpower reports), safety logs, equipment rentals, and cost coding.
  • Guide project to completion to ensure proper close-out and maintain and review punch list process to ensure all items are addressed and executed in a timely manner.
  • Comply with all safety policies, report suspected safety concerns, make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program, and visibly support and uphold the company's strong safety culture.
  • Other related duties.


Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:

  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field and appropriate experience successfully managing construction projects for a general contractor from conception to completion. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Design-build experience on relevant project types.


Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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