Superintendent - Columbus Construction

About the role

This role is with an employee-owned general contractor that has spent decades building a strong name across the region. Their teams consistently talk about how grounded, supportive, and people-oriented the culture is - the kind of place where leadership actually listens, superintendents are trusted, and doing the right thing matters more than cutting corners.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite construction activities for large ground-up commercial and multifamily projects
• Drive the schedule using detailed look-ahead planning, trade coordination, and proactive issue resolution
• Champion safety with daily audits, toolbox talks, and consistent enforcement of company and OSHA standards
• Oversee site logistics including sitework, utilities, crane picks, deliveries, laydown, and jobsite flow
• Run daily and weekly meetings with subcontractors, ensuring alignment on sequencing, quality, and milestones
• Lead quality control through pre-installation meetings, inspections, punch management, and attention to detail
• Cook up MEP/FP systems with trade partners and support commissioning, start-ups, and life-safety testing
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, design partners, inspectors, and field teams
• Document progress with daily reports, photos, and clear communication with the project team
• Drive project closeout including punchlist burn-down, turnover planning, and warranty support

Requirements

• Strong proven experience as a Superintendent overseeing large, ground-up projects across diverse commercial, multifamily sectors
• Strong ability to coordinate MEP/FP, structure, envelope, and interior progress on large-scale projects
• Skilled communicator with a calm, steady leadership style that builds trust with field crews and trade partners
• Highly organized and proactive, able to anticipate issues early and maintain schedule integrity
• Proficient with industry tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, or comparable platforms
• OSHA-30 required; additional safety or quality certifications a plus

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in construction management
• Experience with large-scale commercial and multifamily projects
• Proven track record of successful project management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety protocols

Skills

• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Site Coordination
• Quality Control
• Supervision
• Communication
• Leadership

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $115,000 - $155,000 (based on experience)
• Annual performance bonuses and guaranteed project completion bonuses
• Competitive benefits package with full medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and additional wellness benefits
• Genuine people-first culture where superintendents are respected, supported, and empowered on their projects
• Career growth pathways into senior superintendent, general superintendent, or field operations leadership roles
• A strong pipeline of large multifamily, commercial, and institutional projects across the Columbus region

Pay

$115,000 - $155,000 (based on experience)

Schedule

Full-time position