Senior Superintendent, Commercial Construction

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Senior Superintendent

Trueline is seeking a Senior Superintendent in New Orleans to oversee and deliver high-quality projects across the region. This is a hands-on leadership role managing flagship jobs while coaching and supporting a talented field team, offering the opportunity to join a stable, close-knit company on an upward trajectory.

What You'll Do as the Senior Superintendent:

  • Lead all on-site construction activities for commercial projects ranging from $3M to $10M, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence
  • Act as the field leader and right hand to ownership, helping shape project strategies and mentoring junior superintendents
  • Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, inspections, and site logistics for smooth project execution
  • Manage daily logs, punch lists, closeout processes, and weekly subcontractor meetings
  • Interpret drawings, layout dimensions, and elevations, and oversee all building processes from ground-up to historical renovations
  • Create and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules, collaborating with the project manager to ensure proper sequencing
  • Promote a strong safety culture on site and maintain compliance with all safety protocols

Must-Haves as the Senior Superintendent:

  • Minimum 7 years' experience in commercial construction supervision, ideally in projects $3M$15M
  • Strong background in renovations, some ground -up builds and structural work (concrete and steel)
  • Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, and scopes of work with precision
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and scheduling tools
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop field teams
  • High emotional intelligence and excellent relationship-building skills with owners, architects, and stakeholders

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Superintendent:

  • Experience with Procore construction management software
  • Historical renovation project experience
  • Background with larger general contractors seeking a transition to a more nimble, team-focused environment
  • Survey layout skills and long-lead item coordination experience

Trueline Offers:

  • Competitive base salary and bonus structure
  • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with match, health insurance, paid time off, and a company laptop
  • Auto allowance and performance-based bonuses
  • A supportive, small-team culture with less bureaucracy and long-term stability
  • Significant growth opportunities, including a path to General Superintendent
Location:
New Orleans

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