What does a Construction Superintendent do?
From 4,501 current Construction Superintendent postings that list skills.
What the job involves
- Supervise daily construction activities and manage subcontractors on the job site.
- Ensure all work meets safety standards and follows OSHA regulations.
- Monitor project progress to keep construction on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate with project managers and other teams to resolve field issues.
- Conduct quality control inspections to ensure work meets specifications.
- Review and approve subcontractor work and manage project documentation.
- Lead and mentor field staff to maintain a productive work environment.
- Plan and organize logistics for materials, equipment, and deliveries.
Summed up from 30 recent Construction Superintendent job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Project Management 2 in 10 postings
- Quality Control 2 in 10 postings
- Project Schedule 1 in 10 postings
- Project Planning 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- Bachelor of Construction Management 2 in 10 postings
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification 2 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 30 postings
What employers name in their postings. Rules differ by state.
Experience asked for
- 1 to 2 years 1 in 20 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 8 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 5 years.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 3 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 30 postings
- Bachelor's degree 6 in 10 postings
- Doctorate 1 in 155 postings
Among postings that say.
Is this role in demand?
3,977 open Construction Superintendent jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Texas562 open
- California306 open
- Florida303 open
- Virginia211 open
- New York205 open
Typical pay $120,000 a year (most between $104k and $145k). See the full salary breakdown