Lead Field Superintendent

Multifamily Construction | Caledonia

With nearly 40 years of construction and development experience, Horizon is a recognized leader in multifamily housing across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan. In 2024, we broke ground on more than 2,900 apartment homes across the Midwest and were recognized as the #15 Multifamily Builder in the nation by the National Multifamily Housing Council.

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Lead Field Superintendent to take the lead on one of our upcoming multifamily developments in Caledonia, Wisconsin.

Your First Project

This opportunity starts with a $40 million ground-up multifamily community consisting of approximately 280 apartment homes, multiple residential buildings, a clubhouse, swimming pool, and complete site development. The project is scheduled to begin in late summer and will run approximately 18 months from groundbreaking through completion.

We're looking for someone who can join our team now to participate in onboarding, training, and project planning prior to mobilization.

Responsibilities

• Leading all day-to-day field operations on a large-scale multifamily construction project
• Driving project schedules and coordinating activities between trades
• Managing quality control, inspections, punch lists, and project turnover
• Identifying and resolving field issues through proactive planning and constructability solutions
• Partnering with Project Managers, design teams, inspectors, and subcontractors to keep work moving efficiently
• Maintaining a safe, organized, and productive jobsite culture
• Supervising and developing field staff while holding teams accountable for performance expectations

Leadership Development

At Horizon, we believe great superintendents are also great leaders. Through our Lead Training Program, you'll continue to strengthen skills in communication, documentation, employee development, conflict resolution, safety leadership, and field operations best practices.

Requirements

• A minimum of ten years’ experience in construction, including large-scale multi-family residential and/or commercial construction
• Required to have or get upon employment OSHA30 and First Aid/CPR certification
• Familiarity with all facets of construction, including earthwork, drainage, framing, finishes and all mechanicals
• A high degree of construction field expertise
• Ability to supervise, teach and motivate staff; willingness to perform any task that is required and possess good safety habits
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with other members of the construction department, third-party contractors, tradesman, company owners, managers, and office team members
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects and meet critical time deadlines
• Ability to problem solve
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing multiple trades simultaneously
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience managing RFIs, field coordination, and constructability challenges
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant jobsite

OSHA certification and multifamily construction experience preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead high-profile multifamily developments across the Midwest
• Consistent project pipeline and long-term career growth
• Leadership development and ongoing training opportunities
• Collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation
• Industry-leading projects with one of the nation's Top 15 multifamily builders

Pay

$100,000 - $140,000 yearly salary