Construction Superintendent

Job Title:

Construction Superintendent

Job Description

This role leads complex commercial construction projects from initial site preparation through final completion. You will oversee field operations, safety, scheduling, and quality on a variety of ground-up and renovation projects, including K-12 educational facilities, commercial buildings, water and wastewater treatment facilities, healthcare projects, and industrial pre-engineered metal buildings. You will serve as the lead superintendent on-site, coordinating closely with project managers, subcontractors, and clients to deliver projects on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality.

Responsibilities

* Lead construction projects from early site preparation and pre-construction activities through final completion and closeout.

* Collaborate with the project manager to create, update, and maintain the overall project schedule, including look-ahead schedules.

* Oversee and enforce site safety practices and protocols for all personnel and subcontractors on the jobsite.

* Create, maintain, and review all project documentation, including daily reports, logs, RFIs, submittals, and other construction records.

* Provide day-to-day project oversight and quality control to ensure work meets contract documents, specifications, and company standards.

* Coordinate and communicate effectively with trades, subcontractors, clients, owners, and other project stakeholders.

* Manage project materials, including planning, ordering, tracking deliveries, and verifying quantities and quality.

* Support and supervise self-perform work such as demolition, concrete, rough carpentry, and door installation as applicable.

* Use Procore and other project management tools to track progress, documentation, and communication.

* Assist with planning and coordination for ground-up, addition, and renovation projects, including work adjacent to active, occupied facilities.

* Lead field coordination on a wide range of project types, including commercial buildings, K-12 schools, water and wastewater facilities, car washes, fitness facilities, and industrial pre-engineered metal buildings.

* Maintain strong client-facing communication, representing the company professionally and addressing issues promptly.

* Support national traveling projects as needed by temporarily covering sites when traveling superintendents are unavailable.

Essential Skills

* At least 10 years of experience in commercial construction.

* At least 10 years of experience as a superintendent on ground-up projects.

* Experience serving as lead superintendent on at least 5 projects.

* Proven experience managing projects valued above $10 million.

* Strong background in commercial construction and general contracting environments.

* Demonstrated ability to create and manage construction schedules in collaboration with project managers.

* Proficiency with Procore for project documentation and communication.

* Experience supervising subcontractors and coordinating multiple trades on active jobsites.

* Hands-on experience with ground-up construction and commercial building projects.

* Strong client-facing communication skills and experience working directly with clients and owners.

* Ability to walk at least 2 miles per day on-site, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed for jobsite activities.

* Willingness to work in Lafayette, Indiana, for one year or longer and maintain a permanent residence in central Indiana.

* Ability to manage safety, quality, and schedule simultaneously in a fast-paced field environment.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Construction Management degree (preferred).

* Healthcare construction project experience.

* Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) certification.

* K-12 school construction experience, including ground-up and remodel projects.

* Experience with Microsoft Project for scheduling and project planning.

* Water and wastewater treatment facility project experience.

* Carpentry background and familiarity with self-perform work such as demolition, concrete, and rough carpentry.

* Experience with pre-engineered metal building projects for large industrial clients.

* Willingness to travel nationwide for up to two weeks at a time to cover projects when needed.

* Strong masonry and building envelope coordination experience is beneficial.

* Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, design teams, and trade partners.

Work Environment

This is a field-based, on-site superintendent role with work primarily conducted at active construction sites. Typical projects include commercial buildings, K-12 educational facilities, healthcare projects, water and wastewater treatment plants, car washes, fitness facilities, and industrial pre-engineered metal buildings. The schedule generally ranges from 40 to 50 hours per week, with a standard on-site presence and extended hours such as 5 ten-hour days per week during busy seasons, depending on project demands, weather, and other site conditions.

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