Superintendent (Design Build)

About the role

Our client is a respected commercial general contractor and construction management firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a variety of sectors including multifamily, healthcare, education, office, hospitality, industrial, and commercial interiors. Founded in the late 1980s, this company has built its success through a relationship-driven approach centered around collaboration, accountability, innovation, and exceptional client service. The organization is known for its expertise in renovations, occupied remodels, tenant improvements, and complex design-build projects throughout the Midwest. As the company continues to grow its design-build operations, they are seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations and oversee the successful execution of complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Why join us

• Join a highly respected and relationship-focused commercial construction organization with a strong pipeline of design-build work
• Work on challenging and impactful projects across multiple commercial market sectors
• Be part of a collaborative culture that values communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
• Opportunity to work closely with preconstruction, design, and operations teams throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Strong leadership team committed to employee growth, mentorship, and long-term career development
• Competitive compensation package, vehicle allowance, benefits, and performance incentives
• Work for a company that prioritizes safety, quality, innovation, and client satisfaction
• Gain exposure to technically complex and fast-paced projects where your leadership directly impacts project success

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities for design-build commercial construction projects from groundbreaking through project completion
• Manage daily field operations including subcontractor coordination, scheduling, logistics, quality control, and site safety
• Collaborate closely with project managers, preconstruction teams, architects, engineers, and owners throughout the design-build process
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved
• Proactively identify and resolve field issues, design conflicts, and constructability challenges
• Conduct regular site meetings with subcontractors, ownership teams, and project stakeholders
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, safety standards, and company quality expectations
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities
• Maintain accurate project documentation including daily reports, progress updates, and field logs
• Monitor manpower, productivity, equipment usage, and subcontractor performance
• Foster a positive jobsite culture built on safety, accountability, teamwork, and communication
• Support and mentor assistant superintendents and field personnel as needed

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction superintendent experience, preferably within design-build project delivery environments
• Proven experience leading ground-up and/or large-scale renovation commercial projects
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, building systems, and field coordination
• Experience working on projects within multifamily, healthcare, education, industrial, office, hospitality, or mixed-use markets preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain project schedules in fast-paced environments
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety and quality control
• OSHA 30 certification preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a commercial general contractor on negotiated or design-build projects
• Knowledge of lean construction principles and collaborative project delivery methods
• Ability to lead occupied renovation or phased construction projects with minimal disruption to operations
• Experience mentoring junior field staff and developing project teams
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is a plus