Construction Superintendent

Full-time

Description

Job Title: Superintendent
Project Focus Locations: Greater Boston (Downtown North Shore South Shore Metro West S. NH RI)

Office Location: Downtown Boston or North Reading MA
Department: Multiple

About Columbia Construction

At Columbia Construction we dont just build structures we build relationships trust and legacies. For over 100 years weve led the New England construction industry by delivering high-quality projects with integrity teamwork and innovation. Our success is rooted in what we call The Columbia Way a commitment to accountability collaboration and doing the right thing every time.

Position Summary

Columbia Construction is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on complex commercial projects. Youll be the boots-on-the-ground leader responsible for managing site safety schedule subcontractor coordination and quality control all while upholding Columbias culture of excellence and collaboration.

This is a high-impact role ideal for a proactive solution-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and leads by example.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities from groundbreaking to close-out.
• Champion jobsite safety and ensure compliance with Columbias Safety Program and OSHA regulations.
• Develop and maintain site logistics plans project schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors vendors and field personnel with clarity and professionalism.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to align field execution with budget schedule and design intent.
• Conduct daily coordination meetings and weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Monitor work progress perform quality control and resolve field issues in real time
• Maintain detailed project documentation including daily reports and photos.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Columbia the client and all field operations.
• Foster a respectful solution-focused jobsite environment aligned with The Columbia Way .
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant field experience in commercial construction with at least 3 years in a Superintendent role.
• Proven track record managing projects in sectors such as life sciences corporate interiors healthcare or higher education.
• Deep knowledge of construction means methods building codes and safety standards.
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6 MS Project) and construction management platforms (Procore preferred).
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or related field preferred (not required).

What Sets You Apart

• You dont just manage you lead with integrity and bring teams together.
• You think two steps ahead and anticipate problems before they arise.
• You hold everyone including yourself to the highest standard of accountability and professionalism.
• You embody The Columbia Way by acting with humility urgency and purpose.

Columbia Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Columbia does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters staffing agencies or any other third parties. Any resumes submitted to Columbia or its employees without an agreement in place will be considered the property of Columbia and the company will not be responsible for any associated fees or placement costs.

Third-party vendors interested in working with Columbia must contact to be considered for an approved vendor agreement.

All approved vendors must submit candidates directly to Talent Acquisition. Submissions sent to hiring managers or any employee outside of Columbia Talent Acquisition will not be recognized and may disqualify the agency from future partnership consideration.

Columbia Construction is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidates salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills and certifications. We evaluate compensation decisions on a case-by-case basis.

Salary Description

$125000 - $165000