Construction Superintendent Interview Questions
Go Back1. Have you ever had a project go over the deadline for completion? If so, why did that happen, and how did you respond?
2. How would you describe your communication skills?
3. Do you have reliable transportation?
4. Do you have an issue working weekends when needed to meet a project deadline?
5. Our company requires a pre-employment physical exam and drug test. Will you have a problem passing either?
6. Who is the CEO of our company?
7. Some of our projects require our Construction Superintendent to travel for months at a time. Will traveling be an issue for you if hired?
8. How many days last year did you miss work, not counting holidays or vacation time?
9. Why did you pursue a career as a Construction Superintendent?
10. What do you dislike about working as a Construction Superintendent?
11. What do you like the most about working as a Construction Superintendent?
12. As a Construction Superintendent, what is your greatest weakness, and what are you doing to improve?
13. What is your greatest strength, and how does it help you as a Construction Superintendent?
14. Why do you want to work for this company?
15. Tell me how your education prepared you for a career as a Construction Superintendent.
16. What is your experience working as a Construction Superintendent?
17. Have you ever been in charge of hiring and firing employees?
18. This concludes our interview. Do you have any questions for me?
19. What is your biggest pet peeve on a job site?
20. What are your five-year professional goals?
21. What do you like to do in your free time?
22. How would you rate your leadership skills?
23. What do you do when members of your crew have a conflict?
24. How do you stay up-to-date on advancements in the construction industry?
25. How familiar are you with OSHA standards?
26. How important is safety for you on the job site?
27. Suppose you have a homeowner who tells you that you are not performing your job well. How do you respond?
28. How do you handle a member of your crew who is consistently late?
29. How knowledgeable are you at reading blueprints?
30. How competent are you with Microsoft Office Suite?