Lead Superintendent
Lead Superintendent
On-site lead for construction activities from preconstruction through turnover on a ground-up student housing project, with immediate work possible on an active multifamily project. Requires 5+ years as a superintendent on multifamily or student housing, U.S. work authorization, and experience with wood-over-podium, Procore, and BIM tools.
The Opportunity
A well established, well capitalized construction management firm with a strong Southeast presence is seeking a Lead Superintendent to help deliver a $70M ground up student housing project adjacent to the University of South Carolina.
This new development consists of five stories of wood framing over a three level concrete podium and structured parking garage, with construction starting in June. The selected superintendent may join immediately to help close out an active multifamily project in Columbia and play a key role in preconstruction planning for the upcoming build.
This is a high visibility role offering long term project continuity, real authority in the field, and the opportunity to work with a collaborative and experienced operations team.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Serve as the on site lead for all construction activities from preconstruction through turnover
- Participate in preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, scheduling, and logistics planning
- Lead and coordinate all field operations including trade partners, vendors, and inspectors
- Maintain alignment with the project schedule, budget, and quality standards
- Enforce a zero incident safety culture and lead daily site safety efforts
- Act as the primary point of contact between project management and field personnel
- Oversee concrete, podium, wood framing, MEP coordination, facade, and interior scopes
- Drive schedule recovery strategies and proactively identify and resolve field challenges
- Mentor assistant superintendents and field staff
What Makes This Role Attractive
- Large, complex project with structured podium and vertical wood construction
- Immediate work plus pipeline continuity with no project to project uncertainty
- Strong emphasis on planning, technology, and field leadership
- Company culture known for employee longevity, internal promotion, and respect for field experience
- Leadership team that values superintendent input during preconstruction
- Regional backlog across multifamily, student housing, higher education, and mixed use projects
Ideal Background
- 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent on multifamily or student housing projects
- Proven success leading mid rise wood over podium construction, 40M plus preferred
- Strong knowledge of concrete, structural framing, MEP coordination, and life safety systems
- Experience participating in preconstruction and early design phases
- Ability to run large, fast paced jobs with multiple trade partners
- Strong communication skills and a steady, team oriented leadership style
- Comfort using scheduling and field technology platforms such as Procore and BIM coordination tools