Job Details

Title: SUPERINTENDENT

Reports to: SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT

Annual Salary: $102K to $140K DOE

Since 1993, Cornerstone General Contractors, Inc., has fostered a flexible approach to commercial construction based on cooperation, innovation, and accountability. A 100% Alaskan owned, managed, and staffed company, our team includes experienced personnel with the education, training, experience, relationships, and resource capacity to manage multiple projects of all sizes across the state. Presently, Cornerstone is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Superintendent.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Superintendent serves as Cornerstone's senior field leader, responsible for the successful execution of construction projects from mobilization through completion. This role leads and develops craft and foremen, establishes the pace and culture of the jobsite, and ensures work is executed safely, efficiently, and with the highest standards of quality.

Superintendents play a critical leadership role within Cornerstone by driving schedule performance, managing field risk, coordinating subcontractors, and fostering strong relationships with clients and design partners. In addition to managing day-to-day construction activities, the Superintendent supports business development efforts, contributes to pursuit strategies, and mentors the next generation of field leaders.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, technical construction knowledge, proactive problem solving, and a commitment to Cornerstone's core values of cooperation, accountability, and innovation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and develops Cornerstone's craft workforce and foremen, establishing the pace, standards, and culture of the jobsite while ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and with the highest standards of quality.
• Builds trusted relationships with clients, design partners, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive collaboration, solve problems proactively, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Owns the field execution of the project schedule, ensuring work is properly sequenced, look-ahead schedules are maintained, and crews and subcontractors are aligned with the overall project plan.
• Acts as the project's safety liaison, responsible for all weekly safety meetings, safety standards, and implementation of all required safety training
• Completes all required daily reports, analyses, and applicable timecard entry, review, and approval for all project staff
• Responsible for identifying, requisitioning, and management of all necessary equipment and tools for each project
• Exemplifies Cornerstone's Mission and Vision; sets the example by treating every client, design partners, subcontractors, and internal crew as if they were critical to the organization's overall success

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 2 years of college and/or trade school experience
• 2+ years of Superintendent experience
• 3+ years experience in construction
• 2+ years in a leadership position in construction

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or similar discipline
• 3+ years of Superintendent experience
• 5+ years of experience in construction
• 3+ years experience in vertical construction
• 3+ years in a leadership position in construction

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have sufficient mobility to climb ladders, access tight spaces, and inspect concealed but accessible spaces within existing buildings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office and field, including travel statewide.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

Cornerstone offers a competitive salary and bonus program (up to 15% of base salary), full medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees and their families, a 401(k) with 2–5% match, generous PTO, and paid holidays including a full break from Christmas through New Year's. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting employees' success, well-being, and work-life balance, making Cornerstone a top choice for a rewarding career.