Commercial Superintendent

Targeted HR Consulting

Commercial Superintendent

Columbia, SC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Join a Legacy Construction Firm with a Commitment to Quality, Safety, and Career Growth

    Targeted HR Consulting is seeking a Commercial Construction Superintendent on behalf of our client—an award-winning construction management company with 35+ years of success across South Carolina and the Southeast. Headquartered in Columbia, SC, this mid-sized firm has a rock-solid reputation, top-tier safety record, and a long pipeline of repeat business.

    Their project portfolio spans K-12 schools, higher education, religious institutions, hospitality, office, retail, industrial, and historic renovations—but not multifamily housing. With almost 100 employees, they pride themselves on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike.

    Why You’ll Want to Work Here:

    • Strong company culture focused on training, retention, and long-term success

    • Competitive compensation and merit-based bonuses

    • Profit sharing and 401(k) with company match

    • Company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and more

    • Company vehicle + per diem and travel accommodations

    • Opportunities for career advancement and high-impact leadership

    • Relocation assistance available for experienced candidates

    Your Role as Commercial Superintendent:

    As the Superintendent, you’ll be the on-site leader, managing all construction activities from groundbreaking through final punch list on $8M+ commercial projects across South Carolina. You’ll work closely with project managers, subcontractors, and trades to ensure safety, quality, budget, and schedule compliance.

    Responsibilities:
    • Oversee all field and subcontractor activity from mobilization to close-out

    • Maintain job site organization, safety, and productivity

    • Ensure projects meet plans, specs, and change directives

    • Coordinate materials, inspections, and equipment deliveries

    • Maintain and enforce compliance with safety standards (including stormwater and environmental)

    • Conduct weekly progress meetings and maintain daily logs and safety reports

    • Partner with PM on budget control, scope review, and logistics planning

    • Lead short-interval scheduling and solve field challenges proactively

    • Review submittals and quality of installation by all trades

    • Build and maintain positive relationships with owners, architects, suppliers, and team members

    • Manage site cleanliness, layout, and workflow

    • Travel to project sites throughout SC (travel primarily in-state)

    What You Bring:

    • 5+ years as a Commercial Superintendent with ground-up experience

    • Project experience of $8 million+ required

    • Strong skills in scheduling, ordering, supervision, safety, and QC

    • Experience with a variety of commercial building types (K-12, higher ed, hospitality, etc.)

    • Proven ability to lead multiple teams and maintain timelines and budgets

    • Ability to read and understand plans, contracts, and scopes of work

    • Proficiency in construction technology, reporting tools, and job site documentation

    • OSHA 10/30, CPR, and Safety certifications are a plus

    • Hands-on leadership style and excellent communication skills

    • Must live within 1 hour of Columbia, SC or be willing to relocate

    • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. – no visa sponsorship available

    Ready to Lead High-Impact Projects with a Company That Supports Your Growth?
    Apply today to join one of the most respected commercial construction teams in the Southeast.

    Targeted HR Consulting is an equal opportunity recruiting partner committed to helping top talent grow their careers with reputable employers.

  • Compensation
    $75,000-$110,000 per year