Senior General Superintendent

Smith Arnold Partners

Are you a Senior General Superintendent who thrives leading large, complex construction programs and developing high-performing field leadership teams?
What if your next role gave you oversight of major, ground-up projects, influence across multiple teams, and a clear path to shaping field operations at a national level?

This opportunity is with a Top-10 ENR, family-owned construction management firm with a national footprint and a long-standing reputation for delivering technically complex projects safely and on schedule. The firm is actively building its senior field leadership bench and seeks experienced professionals open to travel and relocation for high-impact assignments nationwide.

What People Are Saying:

Industry leader in large-scale, complex commercial and industrial construction
Strong culture of safety, leadership development, and accountability
Senior field leaders are empowered to influence operations, strategy, and client relationships

Why This Role:

Executive-level field leadership with national project exposure
Direct influence on operations, safety culture, and talent development
Strong compensation package with profit sharing and retirement
Industry-leading training and continued leadership development
Long-term growth with a nationally respected construction firm

Role Snapshot:

Title: Senior General Superintendent
Location: CT | Nationwide | Project-based (relocation & travel required)
Project Size: $50M – $100M+
Compensation: $145,000 – $260,000 base + full benefits & retirement

What You’ll Be Doing:

Provide senior-level oversight of field operations, coordinating trade contractors to ensure safety, quality, and schedule performance
Lead and develop large, multi-discipline superintendent and field teams
Serve as the primary safety authority on site, driving safety strategy and compliance across all trades
Manage general conditions budgets and Next150 / Site Services operations
Lead site walks with owners, architects, engineers, and financial partners
Direct jobsite logistics, sequencing, inspections, shutdowns, and complex tie-ins
Oversee Quality in Construction (QIC) planning and execution
Resolve jurisdictional issues in collaboration with business unit leadership
Mentor senior field staff and actively lead superintendent peer groups and technical training
Partner with project management and business development on pursuits, preconstruction, scopes of work, and buyout activities
Support client relationships, market engagement, and strategic growth initiatives
Translate organizational strategy into clear field execution and team accountability

What Is Sought:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent experience)
15+ years of experience on large-scale commercial or industrial projects $50M–$100M+
Extensive experience leading major ground-up construction projects
Proven ability to supervise and develop large, multi-layer project teams
OSHA 30 certification (required); STS-C and advanced safety credentials preferred
Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, scheduling, cost control, and labor relations
Familiarity with Pull Planning and advanced scheduling practices
High level of construction document and drawing literacy
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Willingness to travel and relocate for project assignments nationwide

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Your Recruiter

Nick Chiappetta

Senior Construction Recruiter