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Finishing Superintendent
Team Construction
Source: Headcount Labs · original listing ↗
Job data: Headcount Labs, ODbL 1.0. Job descriptions belong to their employers.
Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Site Superintendent with a strong background in ICI construction to oversee projects from initial site mobilization through completion, occupancy, and final turnover. The ideal candidate will have approximately 10–15+ years of construction experience, including several years independently managing ICI projects as the lead Superintendent. This individual must have a strong hands-on construction background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage all aspects of day-to-day site operations while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Independently oversee all on-site construction activities from project commencement through completion, occupancy, and turnover. * Lead and coordinate subcontractors, trades, suppliers, and site personnel. * Develop and manage construction schedules, sequencing, lookahead schedules, and daily site activities. * Ensure projects are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, budgets, and established timelines. * Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with safety regulations. * Manage deficiencies, inspections, commissioning, and final project closeout. * Maintain effective communication with Project Managers, consultants, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders. * Identify and resolve on-site issues, proactively addressing delays, conflicts, and construction challenges. * Maintain accurate site documentation using construction management software. * Enforce health and safety standards and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. * Provide hands-on leadership and technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors. Qualifications & Requirements * Approximately 10–15+ years of total construction experience, with several years as a Lead Site Superintendent. * Proven experience independently managing ICI construction projects. * Experience with commercial, institutional, industrial, or other relevant ICI project types. * Demonstrated ability to manage projects from ground-up or major construction stages through finishing, occupancy, and turnover. * Strong hands-on construction knowledge, including carpentry, framing, finishing, and general construction methods. * Extensive experience in trade coordination, construction sequencing, scheduling, inspections, deficiencies, and site operations. * Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Build/ACC, Bluebeam, or similar platforms. * Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Relevant certifications such as Gold Seal Certification (GSC) are considered an asset. Ideal Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be a hands-on, experienced construction professional who has independently led complex ICI projects and can take full ownership of site operations. They should demonstrate a stable employment history, a clear long-term career direction, and the ability to lead teams while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and project execution. Compensation Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.