Construction Superintendent

Job Title:

Construction Superintendent

Job Description

This construction superintendent role offers a long-term opportunity with an established general contractor that focuses on commercial projects across Central Indiana and select locations in surrounding Midwest states. The position centers on ground-up commercial construction, including retail, financial, and dispensary projects, with an initial assignment on a new-build banking facility in Newburgh, Indiana. The superintendent will take full ownership of the jobsite, lead field operations, and act as the primary on-site representative, ensuring projects are built safely, accurately, and on schedule.

The organization follows a "trust, but verify" philosophy and values superintendents who remain visible in the field, build strong client relationships, and consistently verify that subcontractor work matches the drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

+ Serve as the primary company representative and point of contact on the jobsite, maintaining a professional presence with clients, subcontractors, and inspectors.

+ Manage daily field operations from project startup through closeout, ensuring work progresses safely, correctly, and on schedule.

+ Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, consultants, and deliveries to keep the project organized and efficiently sequenced.

+ Prepare and maintain four-week look-ahead schedules, updating and adjusting as needed to reflect field conditions and project milestones.

+ Ensure subcontractors are properly sequenced, understand their responsibilities, and meet schedule commitments.

+ Walk the project consistently to independently verify completed work and confirm that installations match drawings, specifications, and client expectations.

+ Manage jobsite quality control by identifying deficiencies early and driving timely corrective actions before they become larger issues.

+ Enforce site safety expectations, promote safe work practices, and maintain a safe working environment for all personnel on site.

+ Review drawings, details, and current construction documents, including digital plans and PDFs, to stay current with design requirements and changes.

+ Coordinate foundations, underground work, site activities, framing, building enclosure, and subsequent interior and finish scopes.

+ Communicate schedule risks, field issues, and required decisions to the Project Manager and other office-based partners in a timely manner.

+ Work collaboratively with the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, and office team, focusing on field execution while they manage cost and administrative functions.

+ Build and maintain professional relationships with the client and subcontractor partners to support repeat business and a positive project experience.

+ Conduct or support inspections and ensure work complies with applicable requirements, standards, and client-specific construction guidelines.

+ Document project progress through email, construction management systems, and other digital tools, maintaining clear and accurate records.

+ Keep the job moving through proactive communication, including direct phone calls and regular field follow-up with trades and stakeholders.

+ Protect and strengthen the client relationship by delivering consistent, high-quality work that positions the company for future projects.

+ Perform limited hands-on field tasks when reasonably needed, such as minor adjustments or small corrective items, to help maintain progress.

+ Engage actively in the field rather than managing solely from the trailer, staying visible, accessible, and involved with daily jobsite activities.

+ Support future assignments that may include projects in Central Indiana and other regional…