Construction administrator Jobs in Birmingham, AL

Construction Superintendent

Pay may differ based on experience

The Modular Construction Superintendent is responsible for leading and managing on-

site construction activities for modular building projects, including coordination between

manufacturing, logistics, installation, and multiple active construction locations across a

project site. This role oversees field operations, subcontractor coordination, safety

compliance, quality assurance, schedule execution, and site readiness to ensure

modular buildings and associated scopes are delivered efficiently, safely, and in

alignment with project goals. The Superintendent serves as the primary field leader,

working closely with Project Managers, manufacturing teams, subcontractors,

inspectors, and site crews to deliver high-quality installations while maintaining strict

adherence to company standards, building codes, and safety requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily field operations for modular building construction, site installation, and related building scopes from mobilization through completion
• Coordinate closely with manufacturing teams to align off-site production, module readiness, delivery sequencing, field installation, and project schedule requirements
• Oversee multiple construction locations or work zones on a project site, ensuring each area is properly staffed, sequenced, coordinated, and maintained
• Coordinate daily work schedules for subcontractors, vendors, self-perform labor crews, technicians, foremen, and site team members
• Conduct daily safety meetings, stretch and flex meetings, and jobsite walks to reinforce safety expectations, communicate labor goals, and address issues in real time
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity, manpower, material deliveries, equipment usage, and site logistics across all active work areas
• Ensure all work complies with project plans, specifications, building codes, inspection requirements, company standards, and owner expectations
• Review project drawings, specifications, scope documents, installation details, and delivery plans to guide field execution
• Track project milestones, identify schedule deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain project timelines
• Coordinate inspections with local authorities, third-party inspectors, and internal quality teams to support timely approvals and turnover
• Communicate progress, risks, constraints, and solutions to Project Managers, manufacturing leadership, and key stakeholders
• Complete and review daily reports, labor records, production updates, safety observations, quality concerns, and cost impacts
• Support financial tracking, forecasting, and change management through project management systems
• Conduct weekly pre-planning to align labor, materials, equipment, module deliveries, inspections, and upcoming work activities
• Enforce job site safety standards, conduct safety audits, and ensure compliancewith OSHA and company policies
• Maintain clean, organized, safe, and efficient work areas across the project site

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; additional construction, technical, or trade training preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of construction field leadership experience, preferably in modular construction, commercial construction, or large-scale site development
• Experience coordinating construction activities across multiple work zones, buildings, or active locations on a project site
• Strong understanding of modular building installation, construction sequencing, site logistics, material staging, and field coordination
• Ability to coordinate between off-site manufacturing operations and on-site construction execution
• Ability to read, interpret, and redline construction drawings, schedules, specifications, installation plans, and scope documents
• Working knowledge of building codes, inspection requirements, quality standards, and construction best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam, Adobe, and construction management software
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Project Managers, manufacturing teams, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and field crews
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights as needed, and remain on foot for extended periods
• OSHA 10 certification preferred; OSHA 30 and additional safety certifications are a plus

Work Experience

• Experience working in modular building, commercial construction, industrial construction, or large-scale site development environments preferred
• Experience managing field operations across multiple construction locations, buildings, phases, or work zones required
• Experience coordinating with manufacturing, logistics, delivery, and installationteams is strongly preferred