Superintendent - Ground-Up Projects - North Shore MAPageGroup

• Compensation up to $200k + Benefits (Bonuses, PTO, Car Allowance, etc.)
• Great training program and exponential opportunity for career progression

About Our Client

A well-established, mid-sized General Contractor located just north of Boston. With over ninety years of combined experience in building construction, they offer a unique approach to Construction Management that maximizes both cost efficiency and design quality, resulting in successful and sustainable buildings.


Projects: Their portfolio includes Commercial Renovations, High-end Residential/Multifamily, Manufacturing, Life Science, Interior build-outs, Academic, Corporate Senior Living, Retail, Healthcare, and Life Sciences, with project values ranging from $5M to over $75M.

Job Description

The Superintendent is responsible for:

• Lead Field Operations & Teams: Set field execution strategy, sequencing, and daily work plans; mentor crews; own on-site performance and client satisfaction; provide real-time input to the Project Manager on safety, quality, schedule, and risk.
• Manage Subcontractors: Participate in selection; run coordination meetings; enforce safety, quality, and contract compliance; resolve performance and relationship issues.
• Coordinate Authorities & Inspections: Maintain strong relationships with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)s; schedule inspections; drive Certificates of Occupancy.
• Control Site Logistics & Conditions: Oversee mobilization/demobilization; maintain safe, organized jobsites; manage logistics plans, equipment use, environmental controls, housekeeping, and access.
• Drive Safety Leadership: Partner with the Safety Director to deliver zero-incident programs; enforce OSHA compliance; conduct daily inspections and weekly safety meetings.
• Own Schedule Execution: Build and manage construction schedules and look-a-heads; align manpower, materials, and sequencing; hold subs accountable; execute recovery plans.
• Deliver Quality & Commissioning: Implement QA/QC plans; inspect work; manage mock-ups and testing; drive punch lists; co-lead commissioning.
• Support Cost Control: Manage General Conditions, validate change work, monitor productivity, and report cost performance.
• Maintain Field Reporting: Produce daily reports, as-builts, photos, and monthly input on safety and progress.
• Lead Closeout & Turnover: Drive completion, inspections, financial closeout support, and smooth owner turnover that generates repeat work.

The Successful Applicant

The right Superintendent will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in field supervision on commercial construction projects.
• Proven experience leading projects valued at $10M+.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, sequencing, and logistics.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools and field reporting systems.
• Comfort with technology, mobile field tools, and digital documentation platforms.
• Field Leader: Commands respect through competence, clarity, and consistency.
• Decisive: Makes timely, informed decisions in dynamic environments.
• Organized: Maintains control of complex site operations and documentation.
• Accountable: Owns outcomes and drives resolution.
• Collaborative: Works effectively with project management, owners, designers, and inspectors.
• Ethical: Leads with integrity and professionalism.
• Hands-on: Leads from the field with a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset.

What's on Offer

The Superintendent will receive:

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. ($140,000 to $200,000 p.a.)
• Unlimited PTO and ten paid U.S. holidays.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Medical and dental insurance with flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Term life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.