Senior Superintendent - GM Plant (Fort Wayne, IN)
Job Summary
Lead construction operations at the GM Fort Wayne Plant and play a key role in delivering complex industrial and manufacturing projects. As the day-to-day field leader, you'll oversee safety, quality, schedule, subcontractors, and site operations while serving as the primary point of contact for plant leadership and project stakeholders.
About the Role
This role reports daily to the GM Fort Wayne facility and is ideal for an experienced construction professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, builds high-performing teams, and drives successful project execution from the field.
Responsibilities
- Oversee safety, quality, schedule, subcontractors, and site operations
- Serve as the main point of contact with owners, architects, and engineers
- Plan and oversee field work, including staffing, materials, equipment, and schedules
- Lead and develop teams to deliver work safely, on schedule, and to quality standards
- Manage site operations, schedules, reporting, and communication across project teams
- Resolve issues, maintain compliance (safety, permits, budget), and drive project performance
Requirements
- Four-year bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
- Twelve years industry experience and eight years supervisory experience in construction technology, methods, equipment, tools, and work procedures required
- Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and supervise large groups essential
- Effectiveness in developing innovative construction methods and techniques for the project
- Basic understanding of craft jurisdiction and working under collective bargaining agreements
- Awareness of the general construction, structural steel installation, crane setup, crane capacity, masonry, millwright work, heavy rigging, and critical lift plans
- Understanding of a wide variety of building systems including structural steel, metal deck, cast in place concrete systems and shoring, wood framing, chilled water systems, steam generation and distribution, emergency power and electrical systems, high and medium voltage, etc.
- OSHA 30 certification is preferred
- A valid driver’s license may be required
Qualifications
- Close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Regularly move up to 20 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds
- Frequent travel (as vehicle driver and as passenger on various modes of transportation)
- Work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
- Exposure to prolonged loud noises and may contain scents and fragrances
- May be requested to work overtime and weekends
Skills
- Construction Management
- Project Leadership
- Team Building
- Quality Control
- Cost Control
- Site Operations Management
- Subcontractor Supervision
- Project Scheduling
- Compliance Management
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
Benefits
- Employee Owned
- Purpose‑Driven
- Better Together
- High‑Impact Projects
- Career Growth
- High Performance
Pay
The anticipated salary range for this position is $127,000 - $170,000 annually. This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Schedule
The schedule for this role includes frequent travel and on-site work at construction sites.