Project Superintendent

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Written By Vanessa Ezra Goopio

Project Superintendent


Job Location: Lower Fairfield County, and Other Cities/ Towns 

Main Location: 250 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT

Company: VASE Construction

Industry: Construction Management | Real Estate Development | General Contracting

Reports To: Project Manager, Vice President / Chief Estimator

Build Exceptional Projects. Lead Exceptional Teams.

VASE Construction is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to lead commercial, healthcare, institutional, municipal, housing, and real estate development projects throughout Connecticut. Working closely with the Project Manager, you'll be responsible for planning, field execution, subcontractor coordination, quality, safety, scheduling, project controls, and client satisfaction. This is a leadership position for someone who takes ownership, thinks ahead, solves problems, and delivers exceptional projects.

About VASE

VASE Construction provides Construction Management (CM), General Contracting (GC), Owner's Project Management (OPM), and Real Estate Development services throughout Connecticut.

Our Mission

To build exceptional projects, develop exceptional people, foster lasting relationships, and create enduring value for our clients, communities, and future generations.

Primary Responsibilities

Plan & Execute

  • Plan work 2 weeks ahead, anticipate challenges, and implement recovery plans.

  • Verify existing conditions, coordinate trades, and protect completed work to minimize rework and delays.

  • Manage daily field operations, site logistics, manpower, safety, quality, and project schedules.

Lead & Communicate

  • Lead weekly trade coordination meetings focused on upcoming work, unresolved issues, and accountability.

  • Issue same-day meeting minutes with action items and responsibilities.

  • Prepare daily reports, maintain Procore documentation, and communicate project risks proactively.

  • Prepare and follow up with RFIs and submittals. 

  • Meet weekly with the Project Manager to review schedules, RFIs, submittals, procurement, billing, change orders (PCOs), and project priorities.

Financial & Project Controls

  • Verify completed work quantities and support accurate monthly requisitions by the 20th.

  • Identify, document, and track potential change orders before work proceeds.

  • Review change orders (PCOs) and requisition for accuracy and fairness before presenting to Project Accountant and Project Manager.

  • Help manage General Conditions, project logistics, temporary protection, and field resources efficiently.

Quality & Closeout

  • Inspect work before subsequent trades begin and promptly resolve deficiencies.

  • Coordinate punch lists, closeout documentation, owner training, and project turnover.

Ownership

  • Take full ownership of project execution from pre-construction scope reviews, and mobilization through closeout.

  • Protect the Owner's interests, VASE's reputation, and project profitability by identifying risks early and bringing practical solutions.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Superintendent experience in commercial, healthcare, institutional, municipal, housing, or public construction.

  • Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, building systems, scheduling, and subcontractor management.

  • Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction scheduling software.

  • OSHA 30 Certification preferred.Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

We're Looking For Someone Who

  • Thinks ahead and asks questions before work begins.

  • Leads subcontractors with professionalism and accountability.

  • Takes ownership of every project from kickoff through closeout.

  • Communicates proactively and follows through.

  • Protects completed work, minimizes rework, and delivers exceptional client service.

  • Wants to grow into a senior leadership role.

Why Join VASE?

At VASE, our Superintendents are more than field managers—they are project leaders. You'll work directly with company leadership, help shape our operations, lead meaningful projects, and build a long-term career with a growing Construction Management, General Contracting, and Owner's Project Management firm.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experiencePerformance-based annual bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Retirement planPaid vacation, holidays, and time off

Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to: projects@vasemanagement.com.

Learn more at: www.vaseconstruction.com

If you're passionate about building exceptional projects while developing into an exceptional leader, we'd love to hear from you.

Vanessa Ezra Goopio
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