Superintendent

SUPERINTENDENT JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT VOTZE BUTLER ASSOCIATES:

Votze Butler Associates (VBA) is a Commercial Construction Management and General Contracting firm located in Lowell, Massachusetts. We are a small, close-knit company with great employee tenure and a family feel culture. Since 2000, we've built a culture of collaboration and communication that is fundamental to how we hire, train, and treat our people. It's why we have the best Project Managers, Superintendents, and subcontractors in the business. It's also why we have built a reputation in the New England commercial real estate and construction community for quality, honesty, and value that has gained us the opportunity to work with some of the most recognized names in technology, banking, and retail.

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Superintendent is responsible for leading and coordinating all field operations in partnership with the Project Manager to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to VBA's quality standards. At VBA, projects are highly collaborative, and the Superintendent plays a key leadership role in driving field execution while working closely with Project Management and Project Administration.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-Construction

Prepare the job site for construction start, ensuring all safety procedures, documentation, and logistics are in place.

Develop and communicate site-specific safety plans, including Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre-task planning.

Coordinate with the Project Manager, client, and design team to align on project expectations, schedule, and site requirements.

Participate in pre-construction meetings and establish site setup, logistics, and initial subcontractor coordination.

Construction

Lead and oversee all on-site construction activities, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with plans and specifications.

Coordinate and manage subcontractors and vendors to maintain project schedule and quality standards.

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized job site at all times.

Complete and maintain all required project documentation in Procore, including daily logs, safety inspections (daily and weekly), incident reports, RFIs, submittals, and field changes.

Conduct regular site safety inspections and lead weekly toolbox talks.

Communicate proactively with the Project Manager to ensure alignment on safety, cost, schedule, quality, and documentation.

Represent VBA professionally in all interactions with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.

Post-Construction / Closeout

Coordinate with the client and design team to develop and manage the project punch list.

Oversee completion of all punch list items and ensure the project is fully ready for turnover.

Coordinate client training on building systems as required.

Complete subcontractor evaluations to support ongoing quality and performance standards.

Participate in project closeout reviews, including lessons learned and client feedback.

REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in construction industry

Ability to manage multiple smaller projects or single project ranging between $500K-$5M.

Experience working with and leading teams

Travel required, with on-site visits to job sites daily.

Computer Skills:

Extensive use of Procore is required

Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

Certificates and Licenses:

Massachusetts Construction Supervisor's License highly preferred

OSHA 30 training provided

First Aid Certification