Construction Superintendent

Cressy Commercial Real Estate; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Construction Superintendent serves as the primary field leader for KMC Solutions LLC, directing and managing all daily field construction activities from project startup through final completion. This role coordinates manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, inspectors, and company personnel to ensure work aligns with plans, specs, schedules, quality, and OSHA safety requirements.

Responsibilities include multi-trade coordination, reporting to the Project Manager, and driving safe,

Qualifications

• Significant field construction experience with progressively increasing supervisory responsibility.
• Ability to manage multiple trades on active job sites.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Proven track record from site prep through final punch-list.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily field construction activities from startup through completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and company personnel; manage site logistics.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, manpower records, and site photographs.
• Enforce safety policies, quality standards, and project schedules.
• Oversee civil/site development, concrete, and underground utilities tasks.

Skills

Independent Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Organization & Execution

Composure Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field preferred

Job description

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The Construction Superintendent serves as the primary field leader for KMC Solutions LLC, reporting directly to the Project Manager. This role is responsible for directing and managing all daily field construction activities from project startup through final completion. The Superintendent leads field operations, coordinates manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, inspectors, and company personnel, ensuring that construction proceeds in accordance with project plans, specifications, schedules, quality standards, and OSHA safety requirements. Additionally, the Superintendent oversees multi-trade coordination across civil/site development, concrete, burial/cemetery structures (where applicable), masonry, framing, electrical, mechanical, underground utilities, and finish construction.

Job Functions

• Field Operations & Leadership: Direct and manage daily field construction activities from project startup through completion, serving as the primary field leader for the project.
• Reporting & Alignment: Report directly to the Project Manager, assist with schedule updates and recovery plans, and communicate effectively with Project Managers, owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and employees.
• Attire & Professionalism: Dress in appropriate KMC attire, strictly adhere to the company dignity clause, and lead field personnel and subcontractors by example with clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism.
• Work Planning & Scheduling: Establish and maintain daily and weekly work plans, review project plans, specifications, details, schedules, and contract requirements, and sequence work between multiple trades to maintain productivity and prevent conflicts.
• Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination: Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, inspectors, and company personnel; manage site logistics, deliveries, material staging, equipment, site access, and manpower.
• Problem Resolution & Risk Identification: Identify potential construction issues before they affect schedule, cost, or quality, and resolve field conflicts and construction problems proactively.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate daily reports, manpower records, production information, jobsite photographs, and required project documentation.
• Civil & Site Development: Oversee civil construction and site development activities, including asphalt paving, concrete paving, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, flatwork, site restoration, erosion/sediment control, landscaping, and irrigation systems.
• Concrete Construction: Supervise concrete operations encompassing footings, foundations, slabs-on-grade, structural slabs, walls, beams, columns, equipment pads, reinforcing steel, formwork, embedded items, placement, finishing, testing, saw cutting, and waterproofing systems.
• Cemetery & Burial Structures (Where Applicable): Supervise specialized cemetery and burial construction, including concrete crypts, burial vaults, mausoleum-related structures, burial drainage, site grading, and cemetery drives, ensuring proper elevations and alignment.
• Masonry Construction: Coordinate and supervise masonry operations including CMU/block, brick veneer, structural masonry, mortar/grout, lintels, flashing, waterproofing, and masonry restoration.
• Framing & Building Enclosure: Supervise wood/metal structural framing, roof framing, sheathing, exterior walls, interior partitions, insulation, drywall, roofing systems, exterior finishes, and carpentry, coordinating framing with trade utility requirements.
• Electrical & Mechanical Systems: Coordinate electrical and mechanical subcontractors for underground electrical, mechanical penetrations, equipment pads/supports, startup, and commissioning.
• Drainage & Underground Utilities: Supervise underground storm/sanitary sewers, water lines, drainage piping, catch basins, inlets, manholes, French drains, and subdrain systems, verifying pipe elevations, slopes, bedding, backfill, and testing.
• Finish Construction & Punch-List: Oversee final finish activities including drywall, painting, flooring, ceiling systems, doors/hardware, tile, millwork, sealants, final punch-list completion, site cleanup, and final restoration.
• Safety Policy Enforcement: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized construction site; enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements; conduct or participate in daily toolbox talks and safety meetings; identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Quality Control & Inspections: Oversee field quality control, coordinate required inspections and material testing, and verify that all trade work meets project specifications, tolerances, and applicable codes.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the general function of the job.

All employees are accountable for compliance with all laws and regulations when performing their job duties. Each employee is expected to be familiar with the legal and regulatory requirements affecting his or her job responsibilities. It is the affirmative duty of each employee to always fulfill these responsibilities in a manner that complies with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Employees must participate in required training on pertinent compliance laws and regulations as required by the company.

Core Competencies

• Independent Leadership & Initiative: Self-directed leader, initiative-taker, collaborator, with high attention to detail in supervising multi-trade operations and site logistics.
• Professional Stakeholder Communication: Provides a high degree of professional communication and leadership to internal project managers, owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, trade subcontractors, and employees.
• Organization & Execution: Exceptional communication, construction sequencing, organization, follow-through, and follow-up to consistently meet project schedule commitments, safety targets, and quality standards.
• Composure Under Pressure: Ability to work effectively under pressure with strong personalities and resolve complex field conflicts calmly and decisively.

Knowledge Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of civil construction, concrete, structural systems, building construction, site development, underground utilities, mechanical/electrical systems, and finish work.
• Comprehensive understanding of OSHA safety requirements, site-specific safety plans, and hazard identification.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and site drawings, details, and project specifications.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, sequencing, material procurement, site logistics, and trade coordination.
• Understanding of quality control standards, inspection requirements, concrete testing, and field elevation/tolerance verifications.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, daily logs, manpower tracking, and project photography.

Experience / Education Requirements

• Significant field construction experience with progressively increasing supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple construction trades simultaneously on active job sites.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing projects safely from site preparation through final completion and punch-list acceptance.

Physical Requirements

The following physical activities described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and active construction environments.
• Ability to walk active, uneven construction terrain, climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, and access elevated work areas when necessary.
• Employees regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, turn/twist, kneel, stoop, crouch, reach out/up, and grasp with hands while directing site activities.
• Employees regularly use vision, speech, and hearing to inspect construction quality, read plans, conduct safety talks, and communicate clearly across active job sites.
• Employees occasionally lift, carry, and move/position objects, materials, plans, or equipment weighing up to 25–50 lbs.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and KMC attire at all times while on project sites.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.