Supervisor/superintendent

Job Title: Construction Superintendent / Supervisor

Job Description

The Construction Superintendent oversees day-to-day operations on active construction sites, ensuring that projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with plans, specifications, and quality standards. This role leads on-site activities, coordinates subcontractors and trade partners, and serves as the primary on-site point of contact for quality control, safety compliance, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities on the job site to ensure work progresses safely, efficiently, and according to project plans and specifications.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site crews to maintain workflow and meet project milestones.
• Monitor site safety practices, enforce safety regulations, and promote a safety-first culture in alignment with OSHA and company standards.
• Review, interpret, and verify construction drawings, blueprints, and technical documents to guide field operations and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control, compliance with building codes, and adherence to project requirements.
• Track project progress, identify potential delays or issues, and collaborate with project stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Use project management tools and daily reporting applications to document site activities, progress updates, and any incidents or changes.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with project teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to coordinate work and address questions or concerns.
• Support problem-solving on site by identifying challenges early and implementing practical, timely solutions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional job site that reflects high standards of safety and workmanship.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a construction superintendent or in a similar on-site leadership role.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply blueprints, drawings, and technical documents in the field.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to direct and motivate subcontractors and site crews.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with project teams and stakeholders.
• Solid problem-solving abilities to address site issues quickly and effectively.
• Proficiency with project management tools and daily reporting applications.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• OSHA 30 certification (required).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in project management and project coordination within construction environments.
• Familiarity with site construction practices and sequencing of trades.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced job-site setting.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values safety, quality, and professionalism on every project. You will work in an environment that empowers on-site leaders to make decisions, solve problems, and drive projects to successful completion. The role offers the opportunity to work on active, impactful construction projects while developing your leadership skills and expanding your expertise in construction management and site operations.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position based at active construction projects. The role involves frequent walking, climbing, and navigating various areas of the job site, often in changing and sometimes challenging weather conditions. Work hours follow project schedules and may include extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines and maintain project momentum. The environment is field-focused, hands-on, and highly collaborative, with regular use of project management tools, reporting applications, and standard construction equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.