What This Resource Is

Your First 90 Days as a Superintendent is a practical framework designed to help Superintendents establish control, clarity, and stability during the early phase of a new assignment. Whether stepping into the Superintendent role for the first time, taking over a new project, or inheriting a jobsite already in progress, the first several weeks set patterns that are difficult to undo later.

This playbook focuses on what must be established early, including systems, expectations, routines, and lines of accountability, all to prevent long-term execution issues.

It is not about speed.
It is about structure.

.

Who This Resource Is For

• Superintendents stepping into a new role or assignment

• Superintendents taking over an active jobsite

• Field leaders transitioning into full jobsite responsibility

• Experienced Superintendents who want to stabilize execution early

• General Contractors using structured tools to develop and advance Superintendent talent

This resource assumes active field leadership and immediate accountability for outcomes.

Why It Matters at This Stage

The first phase of a Superintendent assignment determines how the job will run long after initial momentum fades. Early tolerance, unclear expectations, and rushed decisions often lead to ongoing schedule pressure, quality issues, and trade conflict.

This playbook helps Superintendents avoid reactive corrections later by intentionally setting structure early. It creates a clear operating baseline that supports steadier execution throughout the life of the project.

How This Resource Is Used

Your First 90 Days as a Superintendent is designed to be used as a planning and reference tool during the early stages of an assignment. It supports deliberate decision-making and prioritization rather than immediate reaction.

It pairs naturally with look-ahead planning, weekly control planners, and Superintendent execution systems to reinforce consistency beyond the first 90 days.

This is not a checklist to rush through, it's a framework to build from.

How to Access This Resource

Your First 90 Days as a Superintendent is included as part of the CKE Membership (All Access).

As a member:

• You can access and download this playbook immediately

• You gain access to all current CKE Superintendent resources

• New tools and references are added over time at no additional cost

• Everything is centralized for easy field and office reference

No individual purchases. No fragmented systems.