Site Supervisor - Residential Construction

Department: Chinburg Builders – Single Family Homes Division
Reports To: President of Chinburg Builders/Senior Project Manager

Supervises: Field Personnel
Status: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt

Why Chinburg?

Founded by Eric Chinburg in 1987, Chinburg Properties is a dynamic and growing company based in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire with projects and properties in NH, ME, and VT. Over four decades, the company has evolved from a small business into one of the most trusted names in quality development, building, renovation, construction management, and property management. Chinburg's success is rooted in building strong relationships—with customers, employees, and business partners alike.

Chinburg is known for its innovative development philosophy and commitment to incorporating best practices, including a strong focus on green building principles. Our expanding team includes professionals from diverse educational backgrounds. In recent years, we have welcomed top talent from respected institutions such as Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, the University of New Hampshire, and MIT. On our team, we have experienced professionals from various industries and trade certifications. We have a strong focus on professional development.

At our core, Chinburg remains a family-founded business, and we continue to embrace new employees as part of our extended family. We value individuals who bring warmth and confidence, along with grit and determination, to our team.

Position Summary: The Site Supervisor is responsible for the on-site coordination and execution of single-family home construction projects. This role oversees subcontractors, scheduling, quality control, safety, and documentation to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with Chinburg Builders’ standards and specifications.

Essential Responsibilities:

Project & Site Management

• Oversee and document all daily jobsite activities, including OSHA compliance.


• Direct field personnel in accordance with project plans and Chinburg supervisory standards.


• Communicate daily progress, issues, and performance updates to the Project Manager.


• Identify and report issues promptly to facilitate cost-effective resolutions.


• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal team members.


• Participate in project start-up, turnover, and mobilization meetings.


• Assist in identifying pre-mobilization activities and allocating resources appropriately.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager.


• Implement and manage the project baseline schedule, ensuring alignment with contracts and subcontractor commitments.


• Monitor progress and provide regular schedule updates.


• Supervise and coordinate CBI field staff and Assistant Supervisors.

Safety Management

• Ensure subcontractors maintain required SDS documentation and site-specific safety plans.


• Enforce OSHA standards and all project safety requirements.


• Conduct daily safety monitoring and jobsite inspections.


• Review safety reports and incident data to assess performance.


• Ensure projects are properly staffed and budgeted to support safety compliance.


• Communicate clear safety expectations to all project personnel.

Quality Management

• Ensure inspections are completed, documented, and communicated.


• Implement and manage the worklist and punch list process.


• Perform minor work as needed to maintain schedule and quality.


• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors on materials and selections.


• Administer Chinburg’s Quality Management program and track deficiencies through resolution.

Subcontractor & Site Coordination

• Participate in pre-construction planning, including site logistics and staging.


• Organize and maintain all jobsite documentation.


• Manage subcontractor performance to ensure quality, safety, and ethical standards.


• Collaborate with the Project Manager to resolve personnel and process issues.

Meetings & Communication

• Attend project turnover, mobilization, and coordination meetings.


• Participate in owner and client meetings as needed.


• Attend weekly project and PM meetings.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete daily reports, weekly progress photos, and issue logs.


• Monitor material deliveries for quality and accuracy.


• Maintain required safety and project documentation.


• Assist with invoice review and approvals.

Project Closeout

• Manage subcontractor closeout activities.


• Coordinate utilities transfer, owner training, and punch list completion.


• Obtain Certificate of Occupancy.

Additional Duties

• Verify layout, dimensions, and subcontractor work for accuracy.


• Monitor daily construction progress for contract compliance.


• Document work through reports, photos, and sketches.


• Assist in mentoring and supervising carpenters and laborers.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 3–5 years of residential construction site supervision experience


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications


• Strong sense of urgency with excellent follow-through


• High attention to detail and quality


• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities


• Customer-service oriented


• Skilled in multiple trades with an eye for quality workmanship


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities


• Comfortable working independently and in team environments

Essential Physical Demands:

• NA (Not Applicable)


• Seldom (1-10% of the time)


• Occasional (10-30% of the time)

• Frequent (30-70% of the time)


• Constant (over 70% of the time)

Activity

Sitting - Occasional, Climbing ladders - Frequent, Standing - Frequent, Working at heights/balancing - Frequent.

Walking - Frequent, Bending/twisting at waist - Frequent, Driving/Forklift - Seldom, Kneeling/Squatting/Crouching - Occasionally, Lifting <25# - Frequent, Crawling - Seldom, Lifting 25-50# - Frequent, Reaching above shoulder -

Occasionally, Lifting >50# - Frequent, Repetitive hand/arm movement - Frequent, Carrying <25# - Frequent, Handling/Grasping - Occasionally, Carrying 25-50# - Frequent, Fine finger manipulation - Occasionally, Carrying >50# - Frequent, Seeing - Constant, Pushing/Pulling - Occasional, Hearing - Constant, Climbing stairs - Frequent, Talking - Constant

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. This job description does not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills assigned to this position. This position description is not intended as and does not create a contract of employment between the company and any individual employee. The company reserves the right to change this position description at any time within its sole discretion.

Equal Opportunities:

Chinburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take unbiased action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or ability status. Our methods for hiring include ensuring that all available opportunities are fairly promoted — via online globally available channels — in a manner accessible to all potential applicants.