Superintendent
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$108,300 - $151,250 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Syracuse, NY Syracuse, New York open_in_new |
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Job Description
Job Description
Lead Superintendent
Syracuse NY
Fusco Personnel is seeking a Lead Superintendent to oversee field operations on commercial and industrial construction projects valued at $30M or larger in the Syracuse, NY area. This position directs trade contractors, owns the project schedule and jobsite logistics, enforces safety standards, and leads a team of Field Engineers and Superintendents to deliver high-quality projects from start to finish. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned construction leader who enjoys developing people, solving complex field challenges, and building strong relationships with owners, trade partners, and project teams.
Responsibilities:
- Direct day-to-day coordination of trade contractors and subcontractors to ensure quality work and adherence to the approved project schedule
- Develop, document, and communicate field work plans and project changes
- Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents, specifications, and drawings to proactively identify and resolve potential issues
- Coordinate permitting activities and verify subcontractor compliance with required permits and approvals
- Build credibility and trust with owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners
- Serve as the primary field safety representative and enforce safety compliance across all trades
- Lead contractor and subcontractor meetings on a regular basis
- Create, manage, and update project schedules while implementing contingency and recovery plans when necessary
- Communicate schedule status, project progress, and field changes to project teams and trade contractors
- Plan, coordinate, and manage overall jobsite logistics and field operations
- Develop and oversee the project quality plan in partnership with internal operations teams, and implement corrective actions as needed
- Coordinate material deliveries and crew scheduling with project support teams
- Maintain daily project reports and documentation using construction management software
- Review and support scope of work development, participate in subcontractor buyout, and assist with Time & Materials tracking
- Assist with general requirements financial forecasting
- Partner with business development on pursuits, client deliverables, and relationship-building with clients and industry partners
- Lead daily safety meetings, stretch and flex activities, huddles, and pre-task plan reviews
- Train, mentor, and manage the workload and performance of direct reports, including Field Engineers and Superintendents
- Communicate company and department strategy to direct reports while fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaged team environment
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- 7–12 years of experience in a superintendent role leading a component of work or a whole project valued at $30M or larger on commercial or industrial construction projects
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing field teams, including Field Engineers and Superintendents
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, scheduling, cost control, and project documentation across most divisions of work
- Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to changing project demands and collaborate daily with project teams
- Construction-document and drawing literate with knowledge of all phases of construction
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management, logistics, and scheduling software
- Strong commitment to construction safety and ability to promote a “safety first,” incident- and injury-free culture on-site
- OSHA 30-hour certification required
- STS-C Certification preferred
- First Aid, CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed certifications preferred
Salary: $108,300 – $151,250 (Our client will pay higher for experience) plus benefits and retirement plan
Fusco Personnel takes great pride in successfully matching talent and culture for our valued clients. We accomplish this through the hard work and expertise of our exemplary specialty recruiters and staff.
Whether you are contemplating your next career move, or you are seeking the key players to bring your business to the next level – consider contacting our experts.
Fusco Personnel is a NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer
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