Superintendent in Charlotte, North Carolina at Barringer Construction

About Us

At Barringer, we build more than beautiful commercial spaces — we build lasting relationships, memorable experiences, and the kind of craftsmanship our clients brag about. As a Carolinas-based commercial general contractor with offices across Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, and Raleigh, we're proud to be 100% employee-owned and named the #1 Best Employer in North Carolina by Business NC Magazine two years running (2024 and 2025). Our work spans corporate interiors, hospitality, life sciences, healthcare, industrial, and more — guided by our core values of generosity, authenticity, honesty, and passion.

We're looking for an experienced Superintendent to lead our jobsites the Barringer Way — with discipline, heart, and a craftsman's eye. You'll be the steady hand in the field, setting the tone for safety, quality, and client experience from first pour to final walkthrough.

As an employee-owner, you'll share in our success while enjoying 100% employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO after your first year, tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, pet insurance, and annual donations to your favorite charity. Apply today!

What You'll Do

As a Superintendent, you'll own daily jobsite leadership — running the field, coordinating trade partners, and serving as the face of Barringer to clients, building occupants, and the design team. You'll work hand-in-hand with Project Managers to keep projects aligned with design intent, schedule, budget, and our mint-on-the-pillow client experience.

• Lead all daily field operations, setting the pace and standard for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Coordinate and hold subcontractors accountable to the schedule, scope, and Barringer's quality expectations.
• Read and interpret plans and specs, solving problems on the fly when the unexpected shows up.
• Communicate clearly and often with clients, building occupants, PMs, and design partners — no surprises.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite that reflects the Barringer name.
• Manage project schedules, look-aheads, and trade sequencing to keep work flowing.
• Document daily progress, deliveries, and field conditions; flag issues early.
• Mentor assistant supers and field staff, passing along the craft and the culture.

What You Bring

• A leader's presence — confident with clients, respected by trade partners, and trusted by your team.
• Sharp problem-solving instincts and the judgment to make the right call in the moment.
• A relationship-first mindset with the professionalism to represent Barringer at the highest level.
• Pride in craftsmanship and attention to the details that separate good from great.

Experience

• 10+ years as a Superintendent with a commercial general contractor.
• Proven track record running projects from groundbreaking through closeout.
• Experience across a range of commercial project types preferred.

Skills & Tools

• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and schedules.
• Proficiency with Procore; familiarity with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
• Solid understanding of OSHA standards and jobsite safety practices.

Physical Demands

• Able to navigate active construction environments including stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and uneven terrain.
• Comfortable on your feet for extended periods and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Clear vision and hearing to safely operate in and around active work areas.

Work Environment

• Primarily jobsite-based, indoors and outdoors, with varying temperatures, dust, noise, heights, and machinery.
• Early mornings are the norm; occasional nights and weekends as project demands require.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to jobsites required.