Commercial Construction Superintendent

Indianapolis, United States | Posted on 10/15/2026

Salary/Compensation: Depending on Experience (DOE)

Key

Skills:

Commercial Construction, Site Supervision, Renovation, Restoration, Subcontractor Coordination, Construction Scheduling, Jobsite Safety, Quality Control, Blueprint Reading, Three-Week Look-Ahead Scheduling, Daily Reporting, Punch Lists, Occupied-Building Construction

A commercial construction company specializing in new construction, renovations, and restoration projects. The company works across a variety of commercial environments, including occupied and historic buildings, and emphasizes jobsite safety, quality workmanship, and effective project coordination.

The Superintendent oversees daily field operations for commercial construction projects, including new construction, renovations, and restoration work. This role is responsible for jobsite safety, construction scheduling, subcontractor coordination, quality control, and field productivity while working closely with the Project Manager to keep projects on schedule and within established requirements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on commercial general contracting experience, particularly with renovation, restoration, or occupied-building projects, and can coordinate multiple trades while maintaining safe and organized jobsites.

• Manage daily construction site operations, including scheduling, crew coordination, housekeeping, and productivity.
• Coordinate subcontractors and self‑performed crews to ensure work progresses efficiently.
• Monitor daily field activities and address issues that could affect project schedules or quality.
• Maintain an organized jobsite and ensure work is performed according to project plans and specifications.
• Communicate field progress, challenges, and schedule concerns to the Project Manager.

• Develop, maintain, and execute the three-week look‑ahead schedule in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate trade sequencing, material availability, inspections, and site access.
• Monitor progress against project milestones and identify potential delays.
• Work with subcontractors to resolve scheduling conflicts and maintain workflow.
• Coordinate project phasing and access requirements with the owner's facility staff.

• Enforce jobsite safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
• Monitor housekeeping and ensure work areas remain clean and organized.
• Inspect subcontractor work for compliance with plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Identify deficiencies and coordinate timely corrective action.
• Support required inspections and ensure issues are resolved before project closeout.

• Coordinate construction activities in occupied buildings while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
• Protect existing structures, finishes, equipment, and occupied areas during renovation or restoration work.
• Manage work sequencing, barriers, access restrictions, and phased construction activities.
• Communicate schedule changes, access requirements, and potential disruptions to facility representatives.

• Prepare accurate daily construction reports and maintain field records.
• Track subcontractor progress, site conditions, inspections, and outstanding issues.
• Coordinate punch‑list activities and monitor completion of corrective work.
• Keep the Project Manager and owner informed about project progress, site conditions, and upcoming activities.
• Full‑time, field‑based position in the Indianapolis area.
• Requires regular presence on active commercial construction sites.
• May involve work in occupied buildings, historic…