Lead Construction Superintendent

Milhaus; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, & Dental insurance

HSA account with employer match of $%

Short-Term Disability

Company Paid Long-Term leave

Disability and Life Insurance

401K Match

4 weeks accrued PTO

11 Paid Holidays

30% discounts on apartments

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

Wellness Bucks Program

Wellness Program and Competitions

Paid Maternity & Paternity Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Milhaus is seeking a Construction Superintendent to provide overall leadership of our construction projects. You will coordinate vendors, subcontractors, architects, inspectors, and staff, ensuring quality, safety, and value while managing costs and schedule on multifamily developments.

You will collaborate with Owners, Development, Project Managers, and Property Management teams to deliver projects on time and within GMP and contract documents; strong communication and organization are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field.
• Five to ten years proven experience in multi-family and/or commercial construction.
• Experience building and developing subcontractor relationships.
• Very strong communication, listening, and organizational skills.
• Experience with multiple delivery methods and unit turn processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead in solution minded value engineering that balances costs, life cycle costs, schedule, maintenance, and initial development requirements.
• Supervise and lead all aspects of the job including earthwork, utilities, concrete, roads/walks, framing, plumbing roughs, electrical roughs, HVAC roughs, insulation, drywall hanging, drywall finishing, lightweight concrete, exterior work, and subcontractor work.
• Coordinate, direct, and schedule all test and inspection activities of agencies and governmental authorities.
• Schedule and chair pre-construction meetings with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Schedule all labor, materials and inspections to keep the project on schedule.
• Keep a daily project log indicating work performed, weather conditions, and material or rain delays.
• Lead and mentor Assistant Superintendents, Project Engineers and Coordinators as needed.
• Prioritize safety by maintaining a safe working environment and complying with OSHA standards.
• Provide on-site safety instruction as needed for employees and subcontractors.
• Manage the job site including materials, cleanup, and organized office trailer.
• Partner with project management on budgeting and financials related to the project.
• Assist with buy-out, change orders, and related project management insights.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Organizational skills

Subcontractor relationships

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field

Job description

Description

Milhaus is a national award-winning, vertically integrated multifamily developer, owner, and operator specializing in Class A residential assets. Formed through the spring 2026 merger of Milhaus and Sares Regis Group (SRG) Residential, the combined platform brings together more than 30 years of expertise in multifamily development, construction, and third-party property management across more than 20 major U.S. markets. Headquartered in Indianapolis, with offices in Newport Beach, California; Los Angeles; New York; Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona., Milhaus SRG employs approximately 1,400 professionals dedicated to creating multifamily and mixed-use communities that positively impact neighborhoods. The combined platform manages more than 50,000 apartment homes, supports a development pipeline of more than $2.5 billion, and serves investors, clients, and residents with a high-touch, disciplined approach to real estate investment, development, construction, and management. For more information, visit www.milhaus.com.

The Construction Superintendent is responsible for the overall leadership of the construction project and site. This includes the coordination of numerous vendors including subcontractors, architects, inspectors, and staff. Superintendents have the overall responsibility for monitoring the quality of work and safety performed on the project. In addition, they have an obligation to monitor project costs and to take necessary action to minimize expenses and/or maximize profits while maintaining quality. They must thoroughly understand the Construction and Contract Documents including the Owner contract and GMP, the subcontract agreements, all addenda, plans, and specifications. This role includes communicating and collaborating with Owners, Development, Project Managers, and Property Management teams.

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead in solution minded value engineering that balances the costs, full life cycle costs schedule, maintenance, and initial development requirements.
• Supervise and lead all aspects of the job including earthwork, utilities, concrete, roads walks, framing, plumbing roughs, electrical roughs, HVAC roughs, insulation, drywall hanging, drywall finishing, lightweight concrete, exterior work, and work completed by the subcontractors, vendors and suppliers.
• Coordinate, direct, and schedule all test and inspection activities of agencies and governmental authorities.
• Schedule and chair pre-construction meetings with the subcontractors and suppliers to prepare them for upcoming work.
• Schedule all labor, materials and inspections in order to keep the project on schedule.
• Keep a daily project log indicating work performed, weather conditions, and material or rain delays.
• Lead and mentor Assistant Superintendents, Project Engineers and Coordinators as needed.
• Prioritize safety by maintaining a safe working environment for fellow employees, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers and clients as well as a safe living environment for residents.
• Provide on-site safety instruction as needed for employees and subcontractors. Complying with OSHA and environmental safety standards.
• Manage the job site including the maintenance of materials, cleaned streets, closed door and windows, closed and locked storage areas, general clean-up of debris of the site construction storage areas, and an organized office trailer.
• Partner and collaborate with project management team regarding budgeting and financials related to project
• Assist and provide insight to project management team regarding buy out of the job, change orders, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field
• Five to ten years proven experience in multi-family and/or commercial construction building.
• Experience building and developing subcontractor relationships.
• Very strong communication, listening, and organizational skills.
• Experience with multiple delivery methods and unit turn processes.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, & Dental insurance
• HSA account with employer match of $600/FSA for dependent care
• Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term leave
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K Match
• 4 weeks accrued PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 30% discounts on apartments
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
• Wellness Bucks Program
• Wellness Program and Competitions
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• More!

We stand as one team dedicated to transforming neighborhoods. Through transparency and collaboration, we empower our people to lead. Bikes are our allies, local food is our addiction and entrepreneurship inspires us. First impressions are set by our energy and passion, not suits and ties. We embrace the changing ideal of what people call home.

Integrity. Execution. Innovation. Collaboration.

By joining us at our corporate offices or onsite at one of our many properties, you’ll be provided the opportunity to grow your career and become part of a team that truly makes a difference.