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System One lists this General Superintendent opportunity in thornton, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Superintendent – Commercial Construction
Location: Denver Metro Area, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $110,000–$130,000+ DOE
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced General Superintendent to join a growing mid-sized General Contractor in the Denver metro area. This is a leadership-level position for a hands‑on construction professional who can oversee field operations across multiple commercial projects while providing leadership and direction to Project Superintendents.
The ideal candidate is a go‑getter, strong communicator, and natural leader who understands how to keep projects moving, solve problems in the field, and hold teams accountable to schedule, quality, and safety expectations.
This role is well suited for someone who has progressed beyond managing a single jobsite and has experience overseeing multiple projects, multiple Superintendents, and overall field operations.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee field operations for multiple commercial construction projects throughout the Denver metro area
Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to Project Superintendents
Manage and monitor overall project schedules, milestones, and field production
Ensure projects are progressing according to schedule, budget, plans, and specifications
Coordinate with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and owners
Establish expectations for site safety, quality control, cleanliness, and productivity
Review project schedules and identify potential delays or scheduling conflicts
Help develop recovery plans when projects fall behind schedule
Conduct regular jobsite visits and provide oversight across multiple active projects
Assist Superintendents with challenging field issues and provide solutions
Monitor manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor performance
Ensure construction activities are properly coordinated and sequenced
Participate in project planning, scheduling, and preconstruction activities
Help standardize field procedures and best practices across projects
Identify potential risks and proactively address issues before they impact the project
Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams
Support the development and growth of the company's field operations team
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and safety
Qualifications
5–10+ years of commercial construction Superintendent experience
Proven experience overseeing commercial construction field operations
Experience managing multiple jobsites and/or multiple Superintendents
Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, scheduling, and sequencing
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor field personnel
Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and contract documents
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore is a plus
Ability to travel between jobsites throughout the Denver metro area
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is more than just a strong Superintendent. The right person will be a field leader who takes ownership, communicates well, and gets things done.
You should be:
go‑getter who doesn't wait for problems to solve themselves
Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership in the field
A strong communicator who can work effectively with both field and office teams
Able to hold subcontractors and project teams accountable
A mentor who can develop and support other Superintendents
Highly organized and able to manage multiple active projects
Calm and solutions‑oriented when challenges arise
Focused on safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction
Compensation & Opportunity
$110,000–$130,000+ annually, DOE
This is an excellent opportunity to join a mid‑sized General Contractor where your field leadership and experience will have a direct impact on the company's projects, people, and continued growth.
If you're an experienced commercial Superintendent ready to take the next step into a broader field operations leadership role , we'd like to hear from you.
Ref: #673-STS Denver
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Worksite address
thornton, CO, 80602, US
Who can apply
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