Superintendent

About the role

Tarlton Tarlton is a St. Louis-based general contractor and construction manager specializing in complex, technically demanding projects across the Midwest. With deep regional roots and a reputation built on trust, teamwork, and repeat clients, we are known for taking on challenging work and delivering it safely, predictably, and with pride. We conduct our business with safety, quality, integrity, and enthusiasm—and our core values include building a safe and caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily jobsite operations and sequencing across multiple trades
• Maintain short-interval and look-ahead plans and drive constraint removal
• Enforce safety programs and ensure inspection readiness and quality outcomes
• Maintain daily reporting and disciplined jobsite documentation
• Cook up logistics, deliveries, and site access to keep production flowing

Requirements

• Field leadership experience on commercial/industrial projects
• Strong understanding of sequencing, quality control, and safety accountability
• Ability to communicate clearly and build trust with trade partners and teams
• Experience 5–10+ years of field supervision with demonstrated ability to lead full projects or major scopes
• 2–5+ years partnering with PMs on schedule, cost impacts, changes, procurement, and closeout

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Construction Management/Engineering or equivalent field experience preferred
• OSHA 30 required/preferred for supervisory roles; competent-person certifications as applicable; valid driver’s license
• Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft Office, and scheduling/planning tools

Skills

• Leadership and Team Development
• Stand Behind Our Word and Work
• Cultivate Clients for Life
• Build a Safe and Caring Environment
• Gets the Job Done
• Communication and Collaboration
• Develops and Adapts

Benefits

Let’s Build Together: Complex, high-impact projects with experienced teams; Strong partnership between field and project management; Safety-first culture and high standards of quality; Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth; A company proud to be STLMade and invested in the region.

Pay

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth.

Schedule

Primarily on an active project site and/or jobsite trailer; constant coordination across trades and stakeholders. May require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), exposure to weather and loud environments, and occasional lifting/moving of 25–50 lbs. Shifts/extended hours may be required by project demand. This role may require shifts or extended hours depending on project demands, including evenings, nights, and weekends. Projects are primarily within the St. Louis region, with flexibility and readiness to support work outside the local market as Tarlton expands.

Work Location, Environment & Travel Requirements

• Primarily on an active project site and/or jobsite trailer
• Constant coordination across trades and stakeholders
• May require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), exposure to weather and loud environments, and occasional lifting/moving of 25–50 lbs
• Shifts/extended hours may be required by project demand
• Projects are primarily within the St. Louis region, with flexibility and readiness to support work outside the local market as Tarlton expands

Tarlton Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development
• Stand Behind Our Word and Work
• Cultivate Clients for Life
• Build a Safe and Caring Environment
• Gets the Job Done
• Communication and Collaboration
• Develops and Adapts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tarlton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you require assistance completing this application or need a reasonable accommodation, please contact recruiting@tarltoncorp.com or 314.633.3300 for support.