Construction Superintendent

Discovery Capital is a privately owned design-build and property management firm based in Columbia, Missouri. For more than 20 years, we have fulfilled community needs by building a diverse commercial and residential real estate portfolio across the Midwest. Our portfolio includes hotels, restaurants, mixed-use and market-rate communities, commercial, and retail spaces. We remain focused on growth with several exciting projects under construction and in queue.

About the role

The selected candidate will play a key role in completing Discovery, a 200-acre, master-planned community that is currently approximately 40% developed. This multi-phase project offers an estimated 7 years of remaining buildout, providing long-term stability. With work centralized in one location, this role eliminates frequent relocation disruptions and allows for deep familiarity with the site, project team, and surrounding community.

Our Construction Superintendent plays a critical, hands-on role in managing field operations for assigned construction projects. This position oversees subcontractor schedules, drives field productivity, and ensures high standards of trade quality and compliance with cycle time targets. Effective performance directly contributes to reduced construction timelines and maximized cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervision and coordination of all construction activities.
• Oversee and ensure subcontractor performance aligns with project plans, specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Drive daily production and enforce accountability for trade quality and efficiency.
• Monitor and manage on-site logistics, labor, materials, and equipment usage.
• Lead quality control and assurance efforts for all subcontracted work.
• Coordinate all required special inspections and permit-related site visits.
• Verify and document material deliveries, conditions, and quantities against bills of lading.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Project Manager regarding progress, challenges, and any potential impacts to budget or schedule.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to review project budgets and timelines on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Maintain and update construction schedules, including short-term "look ahead" planning.
• Coordinate with vendors for timely material procurement and delivery.
• Prepare and submit daily and weekly reports, including photo documentation.
• Promote and enforce a "Safety First" culture and ensure regular job site cleanliness and organization.

Requirements

• 5 years of proven experience in multi-family, hospitality, and/or commercial construction (required).
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (preferred).
• Proficiency with computer technology and applications, including Procore and MS Office.
• 10-hour OSHA certification (required); 30-hour OSHA certification (preferred).
• Strong written, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead a team.
• Self-motivated with good time management skills.

Pay

Base salary range of $80,000–$100,000 based upon applicable work experience, plus opportunity for bonus.