Superintendent Commercial Construction

Job Description

Superintendent — Commercial Construction

AECOM Hunt is hiring a Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations for complex commercial projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule certainty from mobilization through turnover.  This position will be assigned to various projects in the state of Florida.

You will orchestrate on-site activities across multiple trades, drive logistics and sequencing, and serve as the main field interface for owners, designers, and subcontractors.  You will own safe, efficient execution while mentoring field teams and enforcing standards that protect our people, the public, and project outcomes.

Job Duties:

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and site rules.
• Build and maintain look-ahead schedules; coordinate deliveries, laydown, hoisting, and access in tight urban/occupied environments.
• Sequence work for structural, enclosure, MEP/FP, interiors, and site/civil to meet milestones and recovery plans.
• Direct subcontractors, resolve field conflicts, and remove constraints; lead pull-planning and weekly coordination meetings.
• Verify installed work aligns with design, tolerances, and means/methods; escalate issues early and drive solutions.
• Enforce QA/QC plans, mockups, and testing requirements; track punch lists and nonconformance corrections to closure.
• Coordinate inspections with authorities and third parties; maintain as-built accuracy.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and field reports; document delays, disruptions, and site conditions.
• Support change management with clear scope validation and quantity takeoffs as needed.
• Serve as on-site contact for the owner’s rep, A/E team, and building operations.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recovery strategies; maintain professional, solutions-focused relationships.
• Coordinate equipment start-up, FLS testing, and systems integration with commissioning teams.
• Achieve substantial completion with clean documentation, O&M manuals, and a complete, timely punch list closeout.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BS Engineering/Construction Management and 6 years of commercial construction experience as a Superintendent or AS/AA and 8 years of relevant construction experience or HSD/GED and 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Construction Superintendent experience in:
  • Aviation construction (airport)
  • Sports (venue/arena)
  • High-Rise (hospitality)
• Proven success running daily operations for multi-trade interiors and core/shell, including structural and MEP/FP integration.
• Strong command of construction logistics, site safety, and trade sequencing in occupied or constrained environments.
• Proficiency with CPM look-ahead planning and field platforms (e.g., Procore or similar) and digital drawings.
• Ability to interpret plans/specs, enforce quality, and resolve field issues quickly.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills; decisive and collaborative problem solver
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s in construction or related field preferred
• OSHA 30.
• Familiarity with commissioning and turnover of complex MEP systems.
• Local market code/inspection experience and relationships with AHJs.

Physical Demands:

• The following physical demands represent those typically required of individuals working in construction field roles, with or without accommodation.  Construction field positions require physical stamina and mobility, including the ability to climb ladders and stairs, use personnel hoists, and move through various terrain and active construction zones. Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Team members must be capable of using their hands to handle tools and materials, and perform activities such as sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted may be necessary on an occasional basis.

Work Environment:

• Individuals in construction field roles work primarily on active job sites where exposure to environmental and job-related hazards is common, with or without accommodation. These environments may include proximity to heavy machinery, elevated work areas, airborne particles, varying weather conditions, and potential electrical risks. Noise levels may vary from moderate to high depending on the phase of construction. Employees may be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and must remain alert to ensure safety. Additional duties may be assigned as needed based on the scope and progress of the project.

Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position is not hybrid nor remote.
• For positions with driving responsibilities, Motor Vehicle Records are reviewed as part of AECOM’s background check process to ensure compliance with the Company’s driving standards.
• Travel is required.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.