Project Superintendent

About the Role: The Project Superintendent leads daily construction activities at assigned project sites, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project plans and quality standards. This position coordinates field employees, subcontractors, materials, and equipment while partnering closely with the Project Manager to deliver successful projects. As Berglund’s primary onsite leader, the Field Superintendent establishes clear expectations, resolves field challenges, and promotes teamwork, accountability, and professional conduct. This position reports to the General Field Superintendent. What You’ll Accomplish Field Leadership and Coordination

• Direct daily jobsite operations, including work sequencing, site logistics, manpower allocation, and coordination of subcontractors and self-performed work.
• Communicate work priorities, production expectations, and project requirements to foremen, field employees, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate site access, deliveries, staging, equipment use, and temporary facilities to support efficient operations.
• Lead field coordination meetings and maintain productive working relationships among project participants.
• Mentor foremen and field employees, address performance concerns, and support employee development. Safety Leadership
• Establish and reinforce a safe work environment through visible leadership and consistent enforcement of company and project safety requirements.
• Coordinate with the Safety team to identify hazards, review work plans, and implement appropriate controls before work begins.
• Conduct or coordinate toolbox talks, site inspections, and other required safety activities.
• Confirm employees and subcontractors receive required site orientation and understand applicable safety expectations.
• Stop unsafe work, address observed hazards promptly, and report incidents and near misses according to company procedures.
• Maintain orderly job sites and reinforce appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Schedule and Production Management
• Partner with the Project Manager to develop, maintain, and execute the project schedule.
• Prepare and communicate short-term look-ahead schedules, including manpower, material, equipment, and inspection needs.
• Monitor progress against scheduled milestones and identify constraints that could affect timely completion.
• Coordinate trade activities to minimize conflicts, delays, and rework.
• Recommend and implement recovery plans in coordination with the Project Manager when progress falls behind expectations. Subcontractor Management
• Clearly communicate daily and weekly expectations.
• Coordinate work areas and sequencing between trades.
• Monitor subcontractor manpower.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for schedule commitments.
• Address safety, quality, housekeeping, and productivity concerns immediately.
• Document significant subcontractor performance issues.
• Escalate unresolved problems to the Project Manager and GFS.
• Prevent one subcontractor from negatively affecting other trades or the overall project. Quality Control
• Review drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and project requirements to understand the scope and expected quality of work.
• Inspect work throughout construction to verify conformance with approved documents and workmanship standards.
• Coordinate required inspections, testing, mockups, and corrective work.
• Identify deficiencies early and hold responsible parties accountable for timely resolution.
• Maintain punch lists and oversee completion of outstanding work.
• Communicate recurring quality issues to the GFS and Project Manager. Project Communication and Documentation
• Maintain accurate daily logs and reports documenting manpower, work completed, deliveries, site conditions, delays, and significant project events.
• Identify drawing conflicts, incomplete information, and unforeseen weather and site conditions; coordinate requests for information with the Project Manager.
• Communicate potential scope changes, schedule impacts, and field issues promptly.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, design professionals, inspectors, and owner representatives to resolve construction questions.
• Support accurate record drawings and other required field documentation including photographs to help document project conditions or progress.
• Represent Berglund professionally in interactions with clients, building occupants, subcontractors, and the public. Cost and Resource Management
• Monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, material use, and other field costs.
• Plan work to reduce waste, avoid unnecessary rework, and improve efficiency.
• Provide timely field information to support cost forecasting, change documentation, and project reporting.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery needs with the project team.
• Verify completion and quality of subcontractor work to support the Project Manager’s review of payment applications. Project Closeout
• Coordinate final inspections, punch-list completion, and turnover activities.
• Support collection of warranties, operating information, and other closeout documentation.
• Oversee removal of temporary facilities, final cleaning, and site demobilization.
• Participate in project lessons-learned discussions and recommend improvements for future work.

What We Offer: YouBerglund Construction offers a comprehensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. Eligible employees are offered 401(k) with company match, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off, peer recognition program; and more. Berglund Construction provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.*The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screening.*This position is not eligible for sponsorship. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.