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Construction Superintendent

Location: Star, NC
Compensation: $95,000–$105,000 Base Salary + Company Vehicle + Bonuses + Benefits

An established North Carolina commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee ground-up commercial and municipal construction projects.

This is a field leadership position for a Superintendent who can independently run a project from sitework through closeout, manage subcontractors, maintain the schedule, and take ownership of day-to-day jobsite operations.

Project Types

• Ground-up fire stations
• Municipal buildings
• Government facilities
• Commercial buildings
• Design-build construction

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from sitework and mobilization through final closeout
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, and daily field activities
• Develop and maintain project schedules and drive critical milestones
• Conduct subcontractor meetings and coordinate upcoming work
• Review plans, specifications, RFIs, and project documentation
• Coordinate inspections and ensure work meets plans and specifications
• Maintain quality control throughout construction
• Enforce jobsite safety requirements
• Communicate with Project Managers, owners, architects, engineers, and inspectors
• Identify field issues early and drive solutions
• Manage punch lists, inspections, certificates of occupancy, and project closeout
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and to the company's quality standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience
• Commercial general contracting experience strongly preferred
• Ground-up construction experience required
• Proven ability to independently manage subcontractors and field operations
• Experience taking projects from sitework through closeout
• Strong scheduling, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Municipal, government, education, fire station, or similar commercial project experience is a plus
• OSHA/safety training preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• $95,000–$105,000 base salary
• Company vehicle
• Company credit card
• Two annual bonuses
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match
• Paid vacation/PTO
• Paid holidays
• Daily per diem when applicable
• Paid travel when applicable
• PPE and safety equipment
• Safety shoe program
• Paid weekly

Why Consider It?

The company has an established backlog of work and a strong reputation throughout North Carolina. Superintendents are trusted to run their projects without constant micromanagement and have the opportunity to manage meaningful ground-up projects from beginning to end.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Superintendent looking for long-term stability, autonomy in the field, and consistent commercial construction work.