Construction Superintendent

Senior Superintendent Fairfield County, CT

A well-established, employee-owned general contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent to join its Connecticut operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a field leader who enjoys taking ownership of complex construction projects and working closely with project management, subcontractors, owners, architects, and trade partners.

The company has a strong portfolio across healthcare, higher education, K-12, corporate, municipal, historic, and institutional construction , with particular experience delivering complex projects in occupied facilities.

The Role

The Senior Superintendent will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day field operations of assigned projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage all onsite construction activities from mobilization through closeout
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field staff, inspectors, architects, and owners
• Develop and maintain project schedules and sequencing plans
• Coordinate logistics, site access, deliveries, temporary facilities, and site safety
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and field conditions
• Lead daily and weekly subcontractor coordination meetings
• Monitor quality control and ensure work is completed in accordance with contract documents
• Identify potential scheduling, safety, quality, and coordination issues before they impact the project
• Work closely with the Project Manager and project team on project execution
• Maintain strong communication with the owner, design team, and trade partners
• Manage inspections, punch lists, commissioning, turnover, and project closeout
• Promote a strong safety culture across the entire project team

Ideal Background

The successful candidate will have:

• 8+ years of commercial construction experience , preferably with a general contractor
• Previous experience as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent
• Experience managing projects from the field through completion
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, and scheduling
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, institutional, commercial, or public-sector construction is highly valued
• Experience working in occupied facilities or complex operating environments is a plus
• Strong understanding of OSHA and construction safety requirements
• Procore or comparable construction technology experience preferred

Project Environment

Projects may involve new construction, renovations, additions, and complex phased work , including environments where construction must be carefully coordinated around active building operations.

Healthcare experience is particularly relevant, with projects requiring detailed phasing, infection-control planning, life-safety measures, temporary facilities, shutdown coordination, and close communication with building occupants and facility personnel.

What the Company Offers

• Competitive base salary up to $170k
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee ownership / ESOP environment
• Long-term career progression
• Strong commitment to safety and quality
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects throughout Connecticut