Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent

Location: Denver, Colorado

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Base Salary: $120,000–$140,000, depending on experience

Company: Confidential General Contractor

About the Opportunity

An established general contractor is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead commercial construction projects throughout the Denver area.

This position offers the opportunity to oversee ground-up construction and renovations across educational, municipal, community, and commercial facilities. The ideal candidate brings strong field leadership, independent scheduling capabilities, and a commitment to developing a long-term career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations, coordinating subcontractors, labor, deliveries, and site logistics.
• Independently develop construction schedules, establish trade sequencing, and maintain weekly updates and look-ahead plans.
• Identify schedule risks early and implement practical recovery plans.
• Partner with the Project Manager to manage project requirements, resources, and milestones.
• Promote a safe jobsite through inspections, safety meetings, and consistent enforcement of company procedures.
• Monitor workmanship and resolve quality issues against approved plans and specifications.
• Coordinate inspections, punch lists, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Maintain daily reports and communicate progress, constraints, and field needs.
• Build productive relationships with owners, architects, inspectors, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Support jobsite environmental and stormwater requirements.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–8 years of commercial superintendent experience.
• Demonstrated success leading complex construction projects; experience with projects valued at $20M+ is strongly preferred.
• Relevant experience with schools, municipal buildings, libraries, churches, or comparable commercial facilities.
• Ability to build and manage a construction schedule independently using Microsoft Project, Procore, Excel, or comparable tools.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, trade coordination, drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style.
• A record of accountability and sustained contributions to previous employers.
• Interest in professional development and long-term advancement.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between Denver-area jobsites.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $120,000–$140,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• Bonus program.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance and wellness resources.

Interview Process

The interview process includes a video interview followed by an in-person meeting and a practical scheduling exercise.

Apply

• Contact Parker Haskell at Diamond Peak Recruiting for a confidential conversation. Please include a resume and a brief project list outlining project types, values, and your field leadership responsibilities.