Superintendent - Construction
IDj-41491
Job TypeDirect Hire
Seeking a Superintendent - Commercial/Industrial Construction to fill a position due to business growth in the Fort Wayne, IN area for our Design-Build Construction Firm client.
You will be responsible for coordinating all jobsite activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards—while exceeding client expectations. You will supervise field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers, and foster strong working relationships with the full project team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
Superintendent Responsibilities:
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Lead site coordination, ensuring layout, access, and logistics are optimized for safety and productivity.
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Maintain site cleanliness and organization, enforcing standards across all trades and subcontractors.
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Resolve site-level conflicts and constraints, proactively adjusting plans to maintain workflow.
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Ensure work meets project specs and standards, coordinating with subs and PMs to resolve issues.
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Lead formal quality inspections and punch list walks, documenting issues and driving timely corrective action.
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Review and approve work progress before key milestones to prepare for inspections and turnover.
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Maintain look-ahead schedule and communicate schedule updates to project team and stakeholders.
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Identify and mitigate schedule risks, adjusting sequencing and manpower as needed.
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Coordinate scheduled with subcontractors to ensure readiness.
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Monitor labor, equipment, and material usage, ensuring alignment with budget targets or approvals.
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Prevent rework and inefficiencies through proactive coordination and quality oversight.
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Identify scope changes or potential cost impacts, communicating with project management.
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Ensure site-wide compliance through daily inspections & correcting unsafe behavior.
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Coordinate & document safety training including toolbox talks.
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Lead incident response and reporting, including initial investigation, documentation, and communication.
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Represent the company professionally during client interactions w/ transparency and responsiveness.
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Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions, ensuring client confidence during OAC meetings.
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Ensure site presentation meets client expectations, especially during walkthroughs or visits.
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Ensure Client Satisfaction by recognizing and meeting all Client needs.
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Provide leadership through team building communications, motivation, confidence, good judgement, accountability and listening to others.
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Communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
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Support and assist as needed by all team members in their roles.
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Ensure that all parties know the importance of safety on the project and educate as needed.
Superintendent Profile:
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10+ years of commercial/industrial construction experience
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Experience as lead superintendent on projects with value of $3M+
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OSHA 30 Certification
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Procore experience desired but not required
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Ability to read, understand and execute construction work as defined in the drawings, specifications, addenda, submittals, technical manuals, and product/material installation instructions
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel
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Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods)
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Ability to implement and follow Company policies, procedures and standards is essential
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Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills required
Superintendent Benefits:
- Medical benefits covering 90% of employee premiums and 40% for dependents
- Paid vacation and wellness time
- Traditional and Roth 401k, 100% match up to 4%, Immediately vested
- Take home vehicle
- Structured Bonus Plan
- Education reimbursement for employees, based on qualifications
- Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
- Career Growth Opportunity
