Commercial Superintendent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck provided

Company phone/tablet/computer provided

Company-paid health insurance

401k with match

PTO

Job summary

Montana Contractor in Helena, MT, seeks a Commercial Superintendent to oversee field execution on ground-up commercial builds and tenant improvements. You will lead on-site crews, coordinate with subcontractors, manage safety, and ensure schedule adherence with project managers.

The role emphasizes autonomy, stability, and long-term growth within a community-focused Montana company. Local projects reduce travel disruption while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

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

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 and material deliveries.
• Communicate regularly with architects, inspectors, and client representatives.
• Maintain quality control across all phases of construction.
• Adapt communication style to work with diverse trade partners.
• Occasionally support hands-on field work when needed.
• Represent the company professionally on site and with project partners.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Plan reading

Safety management

Communication

Problem solving

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 reportingCoordinate 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