Senior Superintendent-General Construction

About the Company

Our client is one of the premier general contractors in the Southeast, with a long-standing reputation for delivering multifamily communities. The firm specializes in the development and construction of luxury apartment projects and is widely recognized for operational excellence, strong leadership, and consistent project execution.

With 20,000+ multifamily units currently under construction or in the pipeline, this organization continues to set the standard for large-scale, ground-up multifamily development and construction.

About the Position

The Senior Superintendent will serve as the lead field executive for a major ground-up multifamily project in Charleston, SC, with responsibility from site through final close-out. This role requires a highly experienced superintendent who can manage schedules, subcontractors, safety, and quality on large wood-frame multifamily developments.

The initial assignment is a 300+ unit, garden-style multifamily community featuring wood-frame construction and surface parking, with additional projects in the Charleston market already in the pipeline. Preference is given to candidates who currently live within a commutable distance to Charleston.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all on-site construction activities from preconstruction through project close-out
• Managing schedules, subcontractors, inspections, and daily field operations
• Enforcing safety standards and maintaining a strong jobsite safety culture
• Ensuring quality control and adherence to plans, specifications, and company standards
• Coordinating with project management, ownership, and inspection teams
• Driving productivity, schedule adherence, and successful project delivery

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Lead or Senior Superintendent on ground-up multifamily apartment projects
• Proven success managing projects in the $30M–$50M range
• Strong background in wood-frame, garden-style multifamily construction
• Ability to lead large subcontractor teams and field staff
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, inspections, safety compliance, and quality control
• Experience working on projects in or around Charleston, SC, preferred
• Stable employment history and demonstrated ability to deliver projects from start to finish

Benefits

• Base salary range: $135,000 – $175,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement options
• Long-term project pipeline in the Charleston market with a nationally respected builder