Lead Construction Superintendent

Location: Coral Gables, FL

Compensation: Up to $150,000 (commensurate with experience)

Position Overview

The Lead Construction Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day on-site management of construction projects, ensuring all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with contract documents, local codes, and quality standards. This role provides strong field leadership, oversees subcontractors and inspectors, and serves as the primary liaison between the job site, project management team, and ownership.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in South Florida construction, including permitting processes, inspections, and subcontractor coordination, and demonstrates a hands-on leadership style with a strong focus on safety, schedule, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations for assigned construction projects from active build through closeout
• Oversee the final stages of construction, managing interior and exterior finishes to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality completion
• Supervise field crews and coordinate subcontractors, inspectors, and vendors
• Enforce all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant job site
• Proactively manage project schedules, site logistics, and sequencing of work
• Conduct inspections to ensure work meets contract documents, quality standards, and local codes
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for project management, ownership, and stakeholders
• Manage punch lists, closeout documentation, and all required project paperwork
• Identify and resolve field issues quickly to avoid delays or cost overruns

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in the construction industry, with superintendent-level responsibility
• Proven experience managing complex projects in South Florida, including permitting and inspections
• Strong background in residential, commercial, industrial, and/or government construction projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coordinate multiple trades, and drive projects to completion
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience working with a reputable construction firm with a strong project portfolio

Core Competencies

• Field leadership and team management
• Schedule and site logistics control
• Safety management and compliance
• Quality assurance and inspections
• Subcontractor coordination
• Project closeout and documentation

About the company

The company is a Coral Gables–based construction firm with a diverse portfolio spanning government, residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The company is involved in everything from major infrastructure initiatives to hundreds of successfully completed commercial developments.

• Seniority Level

  Director

• Industry

  • Construction

• Employment Type

  Full-time

• Job Functions

  • Project Management

• Skills

   

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jonathan Jankowski