Job Title: Lead Superintendent
Location: New London, CT
Pay Range: $150,000 – $200,000/year
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Lead Superintendent to oversee the full scope of field operations for complex ground-up construction projects in the New London, CT area. This role is responsible for managing site safety, QA/QC execution, subcontractor coordination, documentation control, scheduling, and daily field leadership throughout the full construction lifecycle.
The Lead Superintendent will supervise day-to-day jobsite activity while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract documents and schedule milestones.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety
- Enforce OSHA compliance and site safety requirements
- Coordinate JHAs, safety planning, and subcontractor safety participation
- Manage inspections, reporting, and corrective actions
- Maintain site security controls and documentation readiness
QA/QC
- Develop and lead project QA/QC execution plans
- Coordinate mockups and benchmark reviews
- Monitor compliance with drawings, specifications, and code requirements
- Oversee punch list completion and project closeout activities
- Support ADA, FHA, and accessibility compliance coordination
Subcontractor Management
- Lead subcontractor coordination and logistics planning
- Conduct pre-mobilization and weekly subcontractor meetings
- Monitor productivity and manpower levels
- Identify scope gaps and resolve field conflicts proactively
Document Control
- Maintain daily reports and site documentation
- Track permits, inspections, and testing requirements
- Support shop drawing reviews and field photo documentation
- Manage T&M tracking and hot-list items
Scheduling
- Develop and maintain baseline schedules and 3-week look-ahead schedules
- Coordinate trade sequencing and deliveries
- Monitor schedule performance and communicate delays
- Support schedule mitigation planning with project leadership
Relationship Management
- Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, inspectors, and trade partners
- Support coordination across stakeholders and field teams
- Communicate project updates clearly and professionally
Project Management Support
- Assist with site logistics planning and phasing strategies
- Participate in OAC meetings
- Track procurement coordination and field-driven cost impacts
- Support BIM execution coordination as required
Leadership
- Provide direction and mentorship to field staff
- Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Support training and development of project personnel
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of construction field leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience managing ground-up construction projects
- Strong understanding of subcontractor coordination and site logistics
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and schedules
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Experience using Procore or similar construction management platforms preferred
Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.
***For consideration for this opportunity, please email your resume to info@uspro.net and include in your message the job title AND five-digit number that follows the job title***
Equal Opportunity Statement:
USPRO is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.
