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Job Title: Construction Superintendent
Job Description
The Construction Superintendent oversees day-to-day field operations for commercial, clean room, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, and manufacturing projects across Connecticut and nearby locations. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full alignment with plans, specifications, and quality standards. The superintendent leads field teams and subcontractors, coordinates with project managers and clients, and manages the full implementation process from initial handoff through final delivery. This position is ideal for a hands-on construction professional who excels in scheduling, field coordination, and high-end technical environments such as clean rooms and biopharma facilities.
Responsibilities
Manage and supervise all on-site construction activities, ensuring work adheres to project plans, specifications, and quality criteria.
Oversee the entire implementation process from work preparation handoff through project completion and delivery.
Provide operational leadership to the field execution team and subcontractors as part of a medium-sized project team.
Plan and coordinate daily and long-range work activities so that projects progress efficiently and safely.
Lead and direct subcontractors, suppliers, and labor teams to ensure seamless collaboration and productivity on site.
Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for project managers, clients, and stakeholders, maintaining regular communication throughout the project.
Maintain ongoing contact with clients during construction, providing updates, addressing concerns, and supporting a positive client experience.
Monitor project schedules with a strong emphasis on detailed scheduling, using tools such as MS Project and Procore to track progress and adjust plans as needed.
Manage project budgets at the field level, including financial monitoring and settlement of projects in coordination with the project management team.
Handle change management in the field, including processing and coordinating change orders, RFIs, submittals, and take-offs.
Conduct regular site inspections to verify that work meets industry standards, client expectations, and internal quality control requirements.
Enforce safety regulations and company policies, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other relevant safety standards.
Conduct or support toolbox meetings and other safety or training sessions to ensure staff are informed, competent, and qualified to perform their work.
Maintain a hazard-free work environment by identifying risks, implementing corrective actions, and reinforcing safe work practices.
Use project management and construction software (including MS Project, Procore, Sage, and Bluebeam) for scheduling, documentation, reporting, and coordination.
Prepare and maintain accurate records of site activities, including daily reports, progress documentation, compliance records, and financial tracking as required.
Identify issues, delays, or conflicts during construction and implement effective solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Coordinate and oversee ground-up construction, office fit-outs, and renovation projects ranging from approximately $500,000 to $20 million, with a focus on projects in the $3-5 million range.
Support estimation and planning activities as needed, including reviewing drawings, quantities, and scope for constructability and accuracy.
Ensure that clean room, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and biopharma projects meet the specialized technical and cleanliness requirements associated with these environments.
Collaborate with internal teams to support professional development, training, and continuous improvement within the field organization.
Essential Skills
Proven experience as a Construction Superintendent in the commercial construction industry, with a strong understanding of field-based project management.
7-10+ years of experience delivering high-end clean room, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and similar technical projects.
Demonstrated experience managing projects in healthcare, manufacturing, clean rooms, and biopharma environments.
Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of multiple stakeholders.
In-depth knowledge of construction processes, methods, and materials, particularly for commercial and technical facilities.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications accurately.
Experience with change orders, RFIs, submittals, and take-offs in a commercial construction setting.
Proficiency in project scheduling with a strong emphasis on detailed schedule development and maintenance.
Hands-on experience with construction project management software, including MS Project, Procore, and Sage.
Familiarity with digital tools for project coordination, documentation, and reporting, including Bluebeam.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and supervise field staff and subcontractors.
Demonstrated ability to provide operational management to an entire field execution team.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions in the field.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, project managers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Solid understanding of safety protocols and regulations, with the ability to enforce safety standards on site.
Experience working with general contractors and managing subcontractor performance and coordination.
Ability to take a project from purchase order through final completion, including field execution, coordination, and closeout.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
PMP certification or progress toward PMP is highly valued.
OSHA certification is preferred, with additional industry safety certifications considered a plus.
Experience with construction estimation and cost awareness at the field level.
Work with commercial construction projects such as ground-up builds, office fit-outs, and renovations.
Experience working on projects ranging from approximately $500,000 to $20 million, particularly in the $3-5 million range.
Familiarity with clean room, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and biopharma project requirements and best practices.
Experience in healthcare and manufacturing construction projects.
Knowledge of subcontract management, including selection, coordination, and performance oversight.
Exposure to manufacturing and semiconductor environments, including coordination with specialized vendors and equipment.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and participation in training and development programs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilton, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $180000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Wilton,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.
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