Senior Project Superintendent Job Columbus area,Ohio USA,Construction

Senior Project Superintendent – Commercial Construction

Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct-Hire

Location: Columbus, OH

Work Arrangement: Onsite / Field-Based

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Superintendent to lead field operations for complex commercial construction projects. This role is responsible for jobsite safety, scheduling, quality control, subcontractor coordination, site logistics, and workforce management while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to project specifications.

The ideal candidate is a strong field leader who takes ownership of project execution, proactively resolves challenges, and effectively coordinates project teams from mobilization through completion.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily field operations, subcontractors, and onsite personnel
Develop and manage project schedules and four-week look-ahead schedules
Coordinate construction sequencing, site logistics, and subcontractor activities to maintain project milestones
Enforce company safety policies and project-specific safety requirements
Monitor field productivity, labor, project progress, and overall schedule performance
Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and design documents for constructability and coordination
Maintain quality control standards and ensure compliance with applicable plans, specifications, and codes
Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and communicate project expectations
Identify and resolve field conflicts, design issues, and construction challenges
Develop schedule recovery plans when necessary to minimize project delays
Maintain accurate daily reports and documentation of construction activities and field issues
Collaborate with Project Managers, design teams, owners, and subcontractors throughout project execution

Required Qualifications

Proven experience as a Senior Superintendent or Project Superintendent on complex commercial construction projects
Strong field leadership and subcontractor management experience
Demonstrated experience developing and managing construction schedules
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, safety, quality control, and site logistics
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, budgets, and scopes of work
Strong communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
Experience managing multiple subcontractors and field activities in fast-paced construction environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, Phoenix, Sure Trak, P3, or similar scheduling software
Experience developing schedule recovery and mitigation plans
Strong constructability review and quality control experienceli>
Experience managing large or technically complex commercial construction projects

Candidate Must-Haves

Proven Senior Superintendent-level field leadership experience
Strong subcontractor coordination and workforce management capabilities
Hands-on experience managing project schedules and four-week look-ahead schedules
Strong safety, quality control, and construction sequencing knowledge
Ability to independently lead field operations and drive projects through completion

Why This Opportunity

Lead complex construction projects with significant ownership of field execution
Work directly with project leadership, design teams, subcontractors, and owners
High-impact position with responsibility for safety, schedule, quality, and overall project performance
Opportunity to lead projects from mobilization through successful completion

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