Bilingual Senior Construction Superintendent – Residential & Commercial
Fortitude Builders & Restoration is seeking a highly experienced, dependable Bilingual Senior Construction Superintendent to provide hands-on field leadership and construction oversight for residential and commercial projects throughout Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and the surrounding Triad area.
Compensation: $40–$65 per hour, depending on experience and assignment.
BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH FLUENCY IS REQUIRED.
Candidates must be able to communicate professionally and effectively in both English and Spanish, including communicating construction terminology, scopes of work, field instructions, deficiencies, corrective actions and expectations to subcontractors and field crews.
This is an as-needed, project-based position. It is not necessarily a traditional 40-hour-per-week position. Some assignments may last one day. Others may require several days or multiple weeks of continuous project oversight.
We are willing to pay top dollar for the right person. We are looking for an experienced construction professional with the knowledge and judgment to walk onto a project, quickly understand what is happening, take control of the field when necessary, coordinate the trades, identify problems and ensure the work is completed correctly.
This is a senior-level position. We are NOT looking for an entry-level superintendent or someone whose experience is limited to scheduling subcontractors.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Oversee residential and commercial construction projects in the field
- Coordinate subcontractors, foremen, trades, suppliers and field personnel
- Communicate effectively with English- and Spanish-speaking crews
- Review plans, drawings, scopes of work and specifications
- Verify existing field conditions before work begins
- Establish and monitor proper construction sequencing
- Monitor workmanship, safety and quality control
- Identify defective, incomplete or non-conforming work
- Troubleshoot construction problems and field conditions
- Monitor project schedules and critical activities
- Conduct jobsite inspections and progress reviews
- Verify subcontractor progress and completed work
- Document project conditions with photographs and written reports
- Coordinate material deliveries and subcontractor access
- Identify potential change-order conditions before additional work proceeds
- Maintain professional, organized and safe jobsites
- Develop and manage punch lists and project closeout
- Communicate clearly with project managers, estimators and company leadership
- Hold subcontractors accountable for quality, schedule and completion
- Immediately escalate significant structural, safety, quality, schedule or cost concerns
EXPERT CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
We need someone with broad construction knowledge who understands how the major trades and building systems interact.
Candidates should possess strong knowledge in many of the following areas:
- Structural construction
- Framing
- Foundations and concrete
- Electrical systems
- Plumbing systems
- HVAC and mechanical systems
- Roofing systems
- Exterior building envelope
- Flashing and waterproofing
- Carpentry and finish carpentry
- Windows, doors and siding
- Insulation and drywall
- Flooring and tile
- Cabinetry
- Kitchens and bathrooms
- Decks, porches and exterior structures
- Grading and drainage
- Landscaping and exterior site work
- Residential remodeling and additions
- Restoration construction
- Commercial construction and tenant improvements
- Construction sequencing and trade coordination
You are not expected to personally perform every trade.
You ARE expected to understand construction well enough to recognize when something is wrong, determine what needs to be corrected, coordinate the appropriate trades and hold subcontractors accountable for completing the work properly.
We want someone who can walk a project and recognize problems before they become expensive problems.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Fluent/bilingual in English and Spanish – REQUIRED
- Significant construction superintendent, general contracting, construction management or equivalent field experience
- Extensive residential construction knowledge
- Commercial construction experience strongly preferred
- Broad technical knowledge of construction trades and building systems
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings and specifications
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing
- Ability to identify workmanship, structural and quality-control issues
- Strong subcontractor-management skills
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
- Ability to give clear field instructions in both English and Spanish
- Ability to explain deficiencies and corrective work to subcontractors in both languages
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Dependable, professional and punctual
- Comfortable using technology for photographs, email, messaging and project documentation
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound field judgment
TRANSPORTATION & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Candidates MUST have:
- Reliable personal vehicle
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable smartphone
- Ability and willingness to travel to active jobsites throughout our service area
Fortitude can provide a work computer when required.
SCHEDULE – AS NEEDED / PROJECT BASED
Assignments may include:
- One-day jobsite inspections or troubleshooting
- Emergency field oversight
- Several days supervising a critical construction phase
- Short-term residential remodeling or restoration projects
- Multi-week residential construction assignments
- Multi-week commercial construction assignments
- Temporary field leadership when a project requires immediate experienced supervision
Flexibility is important, but reliability is critical.
If you accept an assignment, we expect you to take ownership of it.
Because assignments are project-based, the number of hours available may vary from week to week.
COMPENSATION
$40–$65 per hour depending on experience, qualifications and assignment.
Exceptional candidates with extensive residential and commercial superintendent experience are encouraged to apply.
We are more interested in finding the right person than the cheapest person.
WHO WE ESPECIALLY WANT TO MEET
We encourage applications from:
- Senior Construction Superintendents
- General Superintendents
- Commercial Superintendents
- Experienced Residential Superintendents
- Experienced General Contractors
- Construction Managers
- Senior Project Managers with extensive field experience
- Former builders or construction company owners
- Semi-retired construction professionals seeking flexible project work
- Experienced independent construction professionals interested in recurring assignments
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and be prepared to discuss:
- Total years of construction experience
- Residential construction experience
- Commercial construction experience
- Largest or most complex projects you have personally supervised
- Construction trades and building systems where you have the strongest technical knowledge
- Experience reading plans and identifying field problems
- Experience managing subcontractors and field crews
- Geographic area you are willing to cover
- Availability for as-needed assignments
- Your level of professional fluency in both English and Spanish
English/Spanish bilingual fluency is mandatory.
Experienced construction professionals only, please.
We are looking for someone who can become a trusted field resource for Fortitude Builders & Restoration — someone we can put on an important project and know that an experienced construction professional is watching the details, protecting the project, communicating with our crews and getting the job done correctly.
Pay: $40.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: On the road
