General Superintendent

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation seeks a General Superintendent (Self Perform) to lead and optimize field operations across multiple projects in Milwaukee. You will drive production, staffing, and coordination with project leadership to meet schedules, budgets, and quality targets.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and mentorship of field crews, with accountability for planning, readiness, and continuous improvement in field execution.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading field operations across multiple projects.
• Proven ability to align manpower with production goals and schedules.
• Strong leadership and mentorship of Superintendents and Foremen.
• Knowledge of construction methods and sequencing; read plans and specs.
• Commitment to safety standards and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, and production goals.
• Manage daily and weekly work planning through Superintendents and Foremen.
• Drive production tracking against estimated production rates.
• Coordinate execution across trades and project phases.
• Own manpower planning across all active projects.
• Ensure crews are equipped and ready for execution.
• Lead and mentor Superintendents and Foremen.
• Maintain safety standards and ensure quality workmanship.

Skills

Field leadership

Team management

Production planning

Safety & quality

Cross-trades coordination

Staffing & onboarding

Communication

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Progress tracking

Tools

WorkMax

Outbuild

Job description

The General Superintendent (Self Perform) is responsible for the overall field execution, production performance, and manpower coordination of all self-perform scopes. This role ensures work is planned, staffed, and executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project schedules and production goals.

The General Superintendent serves as the leader of field operations, driving accountability, consistency, and quality across all crews while working in close partnership with the Senior Project Manager to achieve project success.

Core Responsibilities

Field Execution & Production Management

• Lead all field operations ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, and production goals
• Manage daily and weekly work planning through Superintendents and Foremen
• Drive production tracking against estimated production rates
• Identify and remove field constraints impacting workflow
• Coordinate execution across trades and project phases

Manpower Planning & Resource Allocation

• Own manpower planning across all active projects
• Align staffing with production goals and schedules
• Balance workforce across projects for efficiency
• Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce development
• Ensure crews are equipped and ready for execution

Field Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor Superintendents and Foremen
• Set expectations for planning and accountability
• Build a culture of teamwork and performance
• Develop high-potential field leaders

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety standards
• Maintain quality and workmanship standards
• Ensure jobsite readiness for inspections and turnover

Coordination with Project Management

• Align field execution with project financials and schedules
• Provide real-time updates on risks and production
• Support planning and lookahead processes
• Collaborate on manpower and productivity challenges

Success Metrics

• Production meets or exceeds targets
• Proper staffing alignment across projects
• Zero safety incidents
• High quality with minimal rework
• Strong alignment with project management
• Consistent planning execution
• Improved productivity and workforce development
• Experience leading field operations across multiple projects
• Strong understanding of construction methods and sequencing
• Leadership of Superintendents and field crews
• Ability to drive production and accountability
• Strong real-time problem-solving skills
• Effective communication across teams
• Experience with WorkMax, Outbuild or similar tools
• Ability to read plans and specifications
• Knowledge of jobsite safety requirements