On-Site Superintendent, Automotive Battery Plant

Barton Malow Company; Jeffersonville (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow Company seeks a Superintendent for an automotive battery plant project in Jeffersonville, OH. This full-time on-site role requires travel as needed and leads field operations to safely deliver high-quality, on-schedule results.

You will coordinate with the project team, client, and trade partners, implement pull planning, supervise multiple trades, and mentor field staff to maintain productivity and strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant field experience supervising large, complex projects; automotive, battery, mission critical, or other advanced manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, sequencing, site logistics, and field coordination for large industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing field schedules, including look-ahead and pull planning.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations, quality control, and inspection processes; OSHA 30 or equivalent certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, and to coordinate multiple trades and design disciplines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to motivate and align diverse field teams.
• Ability to work on site full-time and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for field operations, setting clear expectations for safety, quality, schedule, and productivity.
• Champions a strong safety culture, ensuring work is planned and performed in accordance with Barton Malow safety standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Leads the development and maintenance of the field schedule and site logistics plan, including laydown areas, crane and hoisting, traffic flow, deliveries, and temporary facilities.
• Facilitates pull planning and look-ahead meetings with trade partners, using Lean practices to identify constraints, sequence work, and keep the project moving.
• Coordinates and sequences the work of trade partners, self-perform crews, and vendors across multiple scopes and work areas, including structural, building envelope, and mechanical, electrical, and process systems.
• Monitors progress against the project schedule, identifies potential delays early, and develops recovery plans with the project team.
• Verifies work is installed according to the contract documents, and enforces quality control, inspection, and testing requirements.
• Partners with the Project Manager on procurement, delivery coordination, change management, and field-related cost impacts.
• Coordinates with the Project Manager, Project Engineers, and field leadership to manage daily reports, site documentation, and field direction.
• Supports commissioning, startup, punch list, and turnover activities to meet the client’s operational milestones.
• Builds productive relationships with the client, design team, authorities having jurisdiction, and trade partners, and addresses field issues quickly and transparently.
• Mentors and develops field engineers, assistant superintendents, and other field team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety culture

Team mentorship

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management / engineering

Job description

Barton Malow Company seeks a Superintendent for an automotive battery plant project in Jeffersonville, OH. This full-time on-site role requires travel as needed and leads field operations to safely deliver high-quality, on-schedule results.

You will coordinate with the project team, client, and trade partners, implement pull planning, supervise multiple trades, and mentor field staff to maintain productivity and strict safety standards.