Lead Field Superintendent — Industrial Construction

Penhall Company and Penhall Technologies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Penhall is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on projects across the region, based in Nashville, TN or Indianapolis, IN.

You will plan, schedule, coordinate, and supervise field operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a hands-on leader who communicates with project managers, customers, contractors, and crews and who holds the team accountable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of construction supervisory experience.
• Experience leading construction crews and coordinating field operations.
• Experience reading and understanding construction plans.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of safety practices and jobsite requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise craft employees and field crews on construction projects.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and daily work activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and adjust plans to keep projects moving.
• Coordinate work between multiple trades, crews, departments, contractors, and customers.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements.
• Establish and maintain high safety standards throughout every phase of the project.
• Review project plans, specifications, schedules, and work requirements.
• Monitor productivity, materials, equipment, and project costs.
• Complete and review daily reports, timekeeping, project documentation, and other required paperwork.
• Communicate regularly with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, customers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify construction issues early and develop solutions to prevent delays or productivity problems.
• Organize crews, tools, equipment, and resources to meet project requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to field employees.
• Hold crews accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and job performance.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, and project partners.
• Travel as needed based on project requirements.

Skills

Construction leadership

Crew supervision

Project scheduling

Safety management

Reading construction plans

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Job description

Penhall is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on projects across the region, based in Nashville, TN or Indianapolis, IN.

You will plan, schedule, coordinate, and supervise field operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a hands-on leader who communicates with project managers, customers, contractors, and crews and who holds the team accountable.