Senior Superintendent - Charleston - TOP GC

Charleston, South Carolina Permanent USD140,000 - USD180,000 per year View Job Description
Join a growing general contractor as a Senior Superintendent leading a major ground-up military construction project in Charleston, SC, with a strong pipeline of future work throughout the Carolinas. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex, highly regulated projects, oversee field operations, and play a key role in the company's continued regional expansion.
  • Lead high-profile military construction projects
  • Above-market compensation with housing and vehicle provided

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established general contractor with more than three decades of success delivering complex projects across both private and federal sectors. Known for its strong culture, employee retention, and commitment to quality, the company continues to grow while maintaining a team-oriented environment and long-term client relationships.

Job Description

  • Lead all on-site construction activities for ground-up building projects from mobilization through closeout.
  • Coordinate and manage all subcontractors, trades, vendors, and field personnel to ensure schedule, quality, and safety goals are achieved.
  • Oversee a $22M ground-up military construction project located on a secure military installation in Charleston.
  • Enforce government, military, and project-specific standards, specifications, and compliance requirements.
  • Direct daily site operations, logistics planning, sequencing, and trade coordination activities.
  • Partner closely with project management, quality control, and safety personnel to ensure successful project execution.
  • Manage and mentor an on-site team including a Quality Control Manager and Safety Manager.
  • Conduct site meetings, progress reviews, and schedule updates to maintain project momentum.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Support future projects throughout North and South Carolina as the company expands its regional presenece.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant



Must-Have Qualifications

  • 6+ years of Superintendent experience within commercial construction.
  • Extensive ground-up construction experience.
  • Experience managing site work, concrete foundations, structural construction, and multiple trade partners.
  • Proven background delivering highly regulated projects with strict process and compliance requirements.
  • OSHA 30 certification.
  • Ability and willingness to travel throughout North and South Carolina following project completion.
  • Stable career history demonstrating long-term tenure and successful project delivery.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain access to military or government project sites.



Preferred Experience

  • Military, federal, government, municipal, university, healthcare, or other highly procedural project experience.
  • Previous experience working on military bases or secure government facilities.
  • Experience leading projects valued between $10M and $50M+.
  • Strong understanding of quality control, safety programs, and government contracting standards.
  • Established industry relationships that could support future business development opportunities.

What's on Offer

  • Join a growing organization leading its expansion into the Charleston market.
  • Work on impactful military and federal projects with a strong backlog of future opportunities.
  • Receive above-market compensation tailored to your experience and project background.
  • Benefit from company-provided vehicle, housing, technology package, healthcare, and project bonuses.
  • Build a long-term career with a stable contractor known for strong retention and a history of never conducting layoffs.



Intersted? Apply Today!

Contact
Helen Linehan
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7133049

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Charleston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Helen Linehan
Job Reference
JN-102026-7133049
 

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