Construction Superintendent — Commercial Projects

Job overview

The Construction Superintendent role is onsite at job sites around Columbia, SC, and reports to the Rock Hill office. Compensation is not specified. J.M. Cope, Inc. delivers commercial construction projects, and this role leads field execution. The Superintendent coordinates employees and subcontractors to keep projects aligned with safety, schedule, quality, and budget goals. The role supports successful project delivery through field leadership, construction planning, compliance oversight, documentation, and communication with project teams and clients.

What you'll do

• Lead on-site construction activities and field staff
• oversee subcontractor scopes, schedules, and contract documents
• maintain site setup and field documentation
• develop and maintain construction schedules
• monitor safety, quality, building-code compliance, inspections, and punch lists
• track labor, materials, subcontractor performance, and scope changes
• coordinate procurement and subcontractor selection
• communicate project progress, risks, and issues to project managers and company leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

construction superintendent

commercial construction

columbia sc job sites

rock hill office

j.m. cope

field leadership

project scheduling

jobsite safety

quality control

subcontractor oversight

osha 30-hour

procore

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Pre-tax medical, dental, life and short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• holiday pay
• paid vacation
• family and medical, sick/personal, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• workers' compensation
• education and training reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires 10 years of commercial construction experience, experience managing commercial or industrial projects valued at $15 million or more, OSHA 30-hour, CPR, and First Aid. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand. Benefits include insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays, leave programs, and education and training reimbursement.

About the employer

J.M. Cope, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.