
Superintendent- Interiors
STO Building Group · Salt Lake City, UT
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Salt Lake City, UT
Job highlights
- Oversee daily job site operations and project completion.
- Manage scheduling, production, materials, and manpower.
- Ensure quality, safety, and adherence to company policies.
- Coordinate with project managers, clients, and subcontractors.
- Requires 5+ years construction experience and blueprint reading.
About the role
Superintendent - Interiors
The Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a job site, including scheduling, production, procurement of materials, manpower, equipment, quality, and safety. Supervises all direct labor positions on the assigned project. Manages and oversees any contracted work on the site to ensure successful project completion.
Duties
- Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers. Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
- Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction, based on knowledge of available tools and equipment and various building methods.
- Interacts with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule; develops and utilizes “look ahead” schedules to assess progress and spot upcoming issues.
- Coordinates the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager prior to mobilization.
- Directs procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
- Ensures all parties involved with the project are informed of construction issues and progress: meets with and directs supervisory personnel engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays; meets regularly with craft personnel to update them on construction issues and to gather input for solutions; meets with subcontractors prior to the sub’s mobilization to review scope of work and schedule; also, advises subs prior to each phase of work on schedule and phasing requirements; and meets regularly with clients to update them on the project’s progress.
- Works with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within the project work force.
- Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and to improve construction methods.
- Inspects work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and to construction schedules.
- Manages the project based on progress reports, materials used, and costs and adjusts work schedules accordingly. (New construction superintendents only.)
- Works in conjunction with project manager in preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP).
- Ensures that company policies, such as safety policies, quality standards, equal opportunity, and others, are implemented consistently.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field or equivalent experience of at least 5 years commercial construction demonstrating knowledge of construction processes.
- Understands and applies building codes and other design requirements correctly and reads blueprints accurately.
- Has finish carpentry skills relevant to commercial interior work; install finishes to specifications as needed. (Layton Interiors Construction Specialists superintendents only)
- Administrative skills: monitors the progress and coordination of work activities; keeps other members of the organization informed of progress and problems.
- Management skills: establishes techniques to effectively and proactively monitor and supervise the work of subordinates, follows up on the results of delegated assignments, and is a team player that works well with other people; takes time to help co-workers, customers, subcontractors and others achieve their goals and assignments.
- Problem-solving ability: finds and uses relationships between data from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
- Plans effectively: establishes courses of action for self and for others; allocates resources and assigns personnel; uses time efficiently; is personally well-organized.
- Shows initiative: actively tries to influence events to achieve goals, works well with minimal supervision, strives to achieve goals beyond minimal levels of performance.
- Knowledge and use of CMiC preferred.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt, Time Away Benefits, 8 Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
EEO Statement
Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
About Us
Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.
Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.
Key skills/competency
- Construction Management
- Project Scheduling
- Material Procurement
- Team Leadership
- Quality Control
- Safety Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Cost Management
- Subcontractor Management
- Client Relations
Skills & topics
- Superintendent
- Interior Construction
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Site Operations
- Scheduling
- Procurement
- Quality Control
- Safety Management
- Commercial Construction
- Layton Construction
- STO Building Group
- Blueprint Reading
- Team Leadership
- CMiC
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 5+ years of commercial construction experience, blueprint reading, and knowledge of building codes. Emphasize administrative, management, and problem-solving skills.
- Showcase your initiative: In your application and interviews, demonstrate how you actively influence events and achieve goals beyond minimal performance.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss construction processes, project scheduling, material procurement, and quality control. Mention any experience with CMiC software.
- Emphasize team collaboration: Highlight your ability to work effectively with diverse teams, including subordinates, clients, and subcontractors, and your commitment to company values.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of an Interior Superintendent at STO Building Group?
- As an Interior Superintendent at STO Building Group, your primary responsibilities include overseeing daily job site operations, managing schedules, production, materials, manpower, equipment, quality, and safety. You will also supervise direct labor and contracted work to ensure successful project completion, championing the company's values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality.
- What qualifications are needed to become an Interior Superintendent at STO Building Group?
- To qualify for the Interior Superintendent role at STO Building Group, you typically need a Bachelor’s degree in construction or a related field, or at least 5 years of equivalent commercial construction experience. Proficiency in reading blueprints, understanding building codes, and strong administrative, management, and problem-solving skills are essential. Experience with finish carpentry for commercial interiors is also required for specific roles.
- What is the career growth potential for an Interior Superintendent at STO Building Group?
- STO Building Group, through its family of companies including Layton Construction, offers a robust platform for career growth. As an Interior Superintendent, you can advance by demonstrating strong leadership, project management skills, and a commitment to the company's core values. Opportunities may exist for roles with greater project scope, management responsibility, or within different market sectors served by the group.
- What kind of projects can an Interior Superintendent expect to work on at STO Building Group?
- As an Interior Superintendent, you will be involved in commercial interior construction projects. STO Building Group serves diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential. Your projects will focus on interior fit-outs, ensuring high-quality finishes and adherence to specifications and schedules.
- How does STO Building Group support its employees in this role?
- STO Building Group offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, life and disability insurance, and various other insurance options. They also provide paid time off, holidays, and employee assistance programs, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being and support.
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