Commercial Superintendent

J2T Recruiting; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Phone/tablet/computer provided

Health insurance

401k with match

PTO

Job summary

Montana contractor in Helena, MT is seeking a Commercial Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on ground-up and tenant-improvement projects, coordinating in-house crews and subcontractors to maintain schedule and quality.

You will ensure safety standards, manage RFIs, and work with the Project Manager to plan schedules, while handling field administration and cost reporting. This role offers autonomy and long-term growth with a trusted Montana-based firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction field experience.
• Ground-up commercial and tenant improvement project exposure.
• Strong plan reading and jobsite coordination skills.
• Comfort using project management tools such as Procore or similar platforms.
• Ability to lead crews, manage subcontractors, and resolve issues calmly.
• Strong communication skills across office and field teams.
• Solutions-oriented approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of day-to-day jobsite operations on commercial construction projects.
• Lead and coordinate in-house crews and subcontractors to maintain schedule and quality.
• Maintain jobsite safety standards, daily logs, and regular safety meetings.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to plan and execute project schedules.
• Review plans, identify conflicts, and help resolve field questions and RFIs.
• Track labor timecards and support accurate job cost reporting.
• Coordinate inspections, site logistics, and material deliveries.
• Communicate regularly with architects, inspectors, and client representatives.
• Maintain quality control across all phases of construction.
• Adapt communication style to work effectively with a wide range of trade partners.
• Occasionally support hands‑on field work when needed and appropriate.
• Represent the company professionally on the jobsite and with project partners.
• Help reinforce company standards, culture, and expectations in the field.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Plan reading

Team coordination

Subcontractor management

Field supervision

Procore

Tools

Procore

Job description

• Family-owned Montana contractor with 40+ years of history and deep community roots
• Strong project history in specialized civil infrastructure and commercial construction
• High autonomy and true work‑life balance
• People-first company culture.

WHY THIS JOB: COMMERICAL SUPERINTENDENT

A well-established Montana contractor is adding a Commercial Superintendent to support continued growth. This role plays a critical part in day-to-day execution, ensuring projects are run safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality.

In this role, you'll be responsible for managing field operations on commercial construction projects, working closely with project managers, subcontractors, and in-house crews. You'll serve as the primary on‑site leader, setting expectations and keeping work moving forward.

The position covers ground‑up commercial buildings, boutique hotels, and tenant improvement projects, with job sizes typically ranging from smaller commercial scopes up through multi-million-dollar builds. Projects are generally local, allowing for consistency and minimal travel disruption.

Day to day, you'll stay actively involved in the field: leading crews, coordinating subcontractors, managing safety and quality, and handling the administrative responsibilities that keep jobs running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned field leader who values stability, autonomy, and long‑term growth within a respected Montana-based construction company.

What You'll Actually Do:

• Take full ownership of day-to-day jobsite operations on commercial construction projects
• Lead and coordinate in-house crews and subcontractors to maintain schedule and quality
• Maintain jobsite safety standards, daily logs, and regular safety meetings
• Work closely with the Project Manager to plan and execute project schedules
• Review plans, identify conflicts, and help resolve field questions and RFIs
• Track labor timecards and support accurate job cost reporting
• Coordinate inspections, site logistics, and material deliveries
• Communicate regularly with architects, inspectors, and client representatives
• Maintain quality control across all phases of construction
• Adapt communication style to work effectively with a wide range of trade partners
• Occasionally support hands‑on field work when needed and appropriate
• Represent the company professionally on the jobsite and with project partners
• Help reinforce company standards, culture, and expectations in the field

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

• 10+ years of commercial construction field experience
• Ground‑up commercial and tenant improvement project exposure
• Strong plan reading and jobsite coordination skills
• Comfort using project management tools such as Procore or similar platforms
• Ability to lead crews, manage subcontractors, and resolve issues calmly
• Strong communication skills across office and field teams
• Solutions-oriented approach to leadership

Where and How Much:

Based in Helena, MT; first few jobs located in Kalispell, MT

Pay: up to $55/hour DOE + discretionary bonus

• Company truck provided, company phone/tablet/computer provided
• Company-paid health insurance, 401k with match, PTO