Junior Site Supervisor Commercial Construction

Construction Company

Junior Site Supervisor Commercial Construction

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Junior Site Supervisor – Commercial Construction

    Job Summary

    We are seeking an experienced and dependable Junior Site Supervisor to oversee daily field operations on commercial construction projects. This is a hands-on leadership position focused primarily on managing and coordinating employees, subcontractors, materials, and jobsite activities rather than working full-time as a tradesperson.

    The ideal candidate will have commercial construction experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to keep multiple trades organized and projects moving safely and efficiently.

    Key Responsibilities

    Supervise employees, subcontractors, and daily jobsite activities

    Conduct morning safety meetings and assign daily tasks

    Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, inspections, and site access

    Review construction drawings, scopes, specifications, and project requirements

    Maintain and communicate a 2-week lookahead schedule

    Plan and prepare for upcoming work and the following day's activities

    Ensure materials, equipment, and manpower are available when needed

    Coordinate multiple trades to maintain efficient workflow and proper sequencing

    Monitor workmanship and address quality issues before they result in rework

    Maintain daily progress, safety, and quality documentation, including jobsite photos

    Provide accurate daily progress reports and updates to the Project Manager

    Identify potential delays, conflicts, and jobsite issues and communicate them promptly

    Maintain a clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant jobsite

    Enforce company safety policies and project-specific procedures

    Help ensure projects remain on schedule and meet quality standards

    Support the Project Manager with field coordination and project execution

    Perform other site supervision duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    Commercial construction supervisory experience required

    Previous experience as a Site Supervisor, Superintendent, Construction Supervisor, Foreman, or similar leadership role

    Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, scopes, and specifications

    Experience coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors

    Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and jobsite operations

    Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills

    Ability to identify and resolve jobsite issues quickly and effectively

    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

    Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

    Dependable, professional, and accountable

    Strong commitment to jobsite safety

    Comfortable working in active commercial construction environments

    What We're Looking For

    We are looking for a proactive and organized jobsite leader who can take ownership of daily field operations, coordinate trades, anticipate project needs, and communicate effectively with project management.

    The successful candidate will be confident directing people and activities, maintaining jobsite safety and organization, monitoring progress, and helping ensure projects stay on schedule and meet quality expectations.

    If you have the construction experience and leadership skills to keep a commercial jobsite safe, organized, and moving forward, we want to hear from you.