General Superintendent

Ardith Rademacher & Associates; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardith Rademacher & Associates seeks a senior General Superintendent to lead complex, high-visibility commercial construction projects on site every day. You will steer field operations on projects up to or exceeding $1 billion, partnering with owners and trade partners to drive safety, schedule, and quality.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years running large-scale projects in healthcare, mission-critical, manufacturing, or complex institutional work, with a Bachelor's in Engineering or

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience running field operations on large-scale commercial construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• OSHA 30-hour certification; STS-C preferred.
• Proven track record of building productive client and trade partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations on complex, high-visibility commercial projects.
• On-site leadership every day, driving safety culture and accountability.
• Coordinate with owners, designers, and subcontractors to meet schedule and budget.
• Develop and mentor high-performing field teams.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Scheduling

Cost control

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

There’s a difference between managing construction and truly leading operations. The best General Superintendents in commercial construction aren't just looking for another job site — they thrive where field leadership is valued, career growth is real, and safety is paramount.

We’re partnering with a leading national commercial builder seeking a senior-level General Superintendent to lead complex, high-visibility projects in Texas. In this role, you will lead field operations on projects up to or exceeding $1 Billion.This is a key, high-visibility leadership role partnered with and part of the executive team - on site every day - driving culture and accountability.

This is an opportunity for a field operations leader who wants more. The organization is looking for someone who builds high-performing teams, earns trust with owners and trade partners, drives an incident‑free safety culture, and executes with precision at every phase of construction.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Influence operational scalability
• Foster and maintain lasting relationships with owners, trade contractors, and project partners
• Grow within a firm that invests heavily in leadership and technical field operations development including long‑term career growth
• Navigate complexity without creating chaos

Ideal background includes:

• 10+ years of experience running field operations on large‑scale commercial construction experience including healthcare, mission critical, advanced technology and manufacturing, food and beverage, or complex institutional work.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent experience)
• OSHA 30‑hour certification; STS‑C preferred
• Track record of positive, productive relationships with project team including client, designers and a complex team of subcontractors.
• Demonstrated leadership proficiency with scheduling, cost control, and all divisions of work
• Proven ability to lead teams, resolve field challenges, and maintain a safety‑first culture
• A true passion for leading complex projects and the people who build them

Why experienced superintendents are paying attention:

• Complex commercial projects
• Strong operational culture
• Stable, respected organization
• Leadership visibility and influence
• Opportunity to shape teams and mentor future leaders
• Less bureaucracy, more trust in experienced operators

Confidential conversations welcome. Travel may be required. Relocation and competitive benefits available for the right candidate.