Site Superintendent

Cornerstone Recruiting

  • Dover, PA
  • 21 days ago

    Highlights

    The ideal candidate brings a humble, self-motivated approach, deep mechanical/millwright expertise, and the ability to maintain strong, uplifting communication with clients, trade partners, and engineering teams. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, fully functional design-build facilities through deep technical equipment knowledge, rigorous subcontractor oversight, and a strong culture of safety and teamwork.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDover, PA

    Description

    Site Superintendent

    Mid-Atlantic Region (Regional Project Sites)

    Our client is a leading general contractor with a fast-growing team. They are seeking an experienced, proactive Site Superintendent to lead on-site execution for high-capacity, industrial facility buildouts. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, fully functional design-build facilities through deep technical equipment knowledge, rigorous subcontractor oversight, and a strong culture of safety and teamwork.

    The ideal candidate brings a humble, self-motivated approach, deep mechanical/millwright expertise, and the ability to maintain strong, uplifting communication with clients, trade partners, and engineering teams.

    Key Responsibilities

    On-Site Execution & Schedule Leadership

    • Direct daily job-site operations, trade sequencing, and construction processes to ensure projects are delivered on time and according to design specifications.

    • Manage the safe and efficient utilization of rental equipment, mobile cranes, and mechanical/electric hoisting systems.

    • Maintain constant visibility over project milestones; proactively communicate potential schedule adjustments or site challenges to Project Managers and subcontractors.

    • Act as the first line of defense for scope management promptly identifying variances and ensuring trade contractors communicate cost changes before proceeding with work.

    Safety Culture & Quality Assurance

    • Champion a zero-incident safety culture by leading by example, enforcing 100% compliance with company and client safety protocols, and conducting on-site safety orientations.

    • Perform structured quality control audits at regular intervals throughout the construction lifecycle, verifying work against engineering prints, approval drawings, and equipment specifications.

    • Review construction documentation and provide practical, buildability feedback to the internal engineering and design team.

    • Evaluate subcontractor capabilities, allocate oversight accordingly, identify field training opportunities, and foster a collaborative environment grounded in clear expectations and accountability.

    Qualifications & Requirements

    • Extensive hands-on supervisory experience in large-scale agricultural, industrial, or bulk processing construction projects.

    • Advanced working knowledge of core industrial construction methods: structural steel erection, excavation, millwright operations, and mechanical equipment installation.

    • Strong plan-reading skills with the ability to interpret complex architectural, structural, and equipment layout drawings.

    • Working knowledge of basic metal fabrication and field assembly practices.

    • High proficiency in heavy rigging, hoisting, and crane pick plans using winches and crane equipment.

    • Must be capable of safely climbing vertically and working at elevated heights in excess of 150 feet.

    • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs / 35 kg; ability to stand, walk, and inspect active job sites across extended periods and varying weather conditions.

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