Construction Senior Superintendent

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Higley Construction is one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. This year, we proudly celebrate 100 years in business — a century defined by our unwavering dedication to our core values: people, ethics, respect, commitment, and excellence. Since 1925, we’ve helped our clients bring their goals and visions to life, always guided by honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.

At Higley Construction, we build more than buildings — we build trust, relationships, and communities. From the offices where you work, to the schools where you learn, and the hospitals where you heal, we create environments where people can live, work, and thrive. With every project, we go beyond bricks and mortar to connect people and place, delivering spaces that stand the test of time.

As a 100% Employee‑Owned Company, we foster a culture of shared success, job stability, and long‑term financial growth for all employees. Within the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you're building more than a career — you're building ownership.

The Senior Superintendent is a highly experienced construction professional responsible for overseeing large‑scale and complex projects or multiple smaller projects simultaneously. This role requires strong leadership in coordinating subcontractors, managing schedules, ensuring quality control, enforcing safety standards, and maintaining exceptional client relationships. The Senior Superintendent serves as the primary field contact for owners and all project stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and execution of project goals.

Working closely with the Project Manager and reporting to the Project Executive, the Senior Superintendent is instrumental in the successful completion of projects. This is a field‑based position with occasional office visits for training, project reporting, and collaboration with leadership. The Senior Superintendent also plays a key role in mentoring junior team members and improving company policies and procedures.

• Deliver results that consistently exceed corporate goals for profitability, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Maintain high ratings for client satisfaction, safety performance, and project execution.
• Build and maintain a professional network within the industry and community to support business development efforts.
• Develop and improve policies and procedures to enhance field operations.
• Mentor and train Project Engineers and junior Superintendents to support their professional growth.
• Conduct training sessions and facilitate knowledge‑sharing across project teams.
• Write trade‑specific scopes of work for bidding and subcontracting.
• Identify risks and requirements in owner contracts and proactively manage projects with those risks in mind.
• Develop and enforce quality control plans and understand common construction pitfalls across various project types.
• Read and interpret multiple stakeholder perspectives to facilitate conflict resolution and problem‑solving.
• Foster a culture of creative thinking and proactive problem‑solving within project teams.
• Establish and manage project schedules, ensuring accountability from all stakeholders, including Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors.
• Perform detailed project risk assessments to mitigate potential challenges before they arise.
• Promote self‑perform work where applicable, maximizing efficiency and profitability.
• Manage multiple teams across complex projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and financial targets.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary field representative for owners and project stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and effective project close‑out and resolution of post‑project issues.
• Conduct and participate in all Owner‑Architect‑Contractor (OAC) and subcontractor meetings.
• Lead daily and weekly foreman/subcontractor meetings to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Develop and enforce a culture of…