Project Superintendent

Jackson Contractor Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Contractor Group in Helena, Montana, is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead field operations, guide daily site activities, and ensure safety and high-quality results on commercial construction projects.

You will manage subcontractors and self-perform crews, maintain critical documentation, and collaborate with leadership to drive project success. The role emphasizes integrity, mentorship, and timely delivery in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supervising commercial construction projects.
• Ability to read and understand project documents including plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractors and self-perform labor forces.
• Preferred experience with Procore, Bluebeam and ASTA PowerProject.

Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret contract drawings, specifications, and addenda to identify design deficiencies, impractical details, and potential code violations. Ensure all required permits and licenses are obtained. Prepare detailed and accurate daily reports, including receiving and reviewing subcontractor daily reports on work performed, labor, and materials. Review and update all as-built drawings and project documents weekly.
• Create and maintain a monthly CPM schedule, developing schedule recovery strategies and improvements as needed. Maintain project phasing plans and schedules to ensure craft workers, subcontractors, and vendors understand workflow and required sequencing for achieving project milestones.
• Develop, plan, and implement—with the project team—all safety protocols, quality control procedures, jobsite security, field office layout, temporary utilities, staging areas, equipment needs, and manpower requirements.
• Inspect, coordinate, direct, and manage the daily activities of subcontractors, suppliers, and Jackson’s self-perform crews.
• Review and approve subcontractor and vendor monthly pay applications based on percentage of work completed. Review and manage all self-performed work.
• Lead weekly meetings with project staff, self-perform teams, subcontractors, and/or the Owner to review progress, challenges, and upcoming activities.
• Lead and support project staff and craft workers through training, mentorship, professional development, and consistent accountability.
• Support business development efforts by participating in proposals, interviews, networking, and outreach opportunities.

Skills

Supervising commercial construction

Project documentation literacy

Leadership & mentorship

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

Bluebeam

ASTA PowerProject

Job description

JOIN US IN BUILDING SOMETHING GREAT

Do you see challenge as opportunity, take pride in doing things the right way, and believe great work starts with great relationships? Because that is the Jackson Way.

If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, you’ll find purpose here. At Jackson Contractor Group, we are builders through and through, of structures, relationships, and opportunity. We build more than projects, we build people.

What truly sets us apart is our people and our core values.

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. Take care of each other. CHASE THE HARD STUFF. Meet challenges head on. OPERATE WITH INTEGRITY. Deliver what is promised. SPARK PASSION. Bring enthusiasm. PURSUE GREATNESS. Desire to succeed.

At Jackson, we invest in you. Not just your skills, but your growth and your goals. You will have the support to push limits, the encouragement to innovate, and the trust to take ownership.

As a Superintendent , you are the heartbeat of the job site. Guiding daily operations, supporting field teams, and shaping the pace, flow, and quality of the work. Your leadership ensures the project runs safely, efficiently, and with the high standards Jackson is known for.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the field, takes pride in leading people, communicates clearly, and believes in doing things the right way. You’ll have the autonomy to run your site, the support to overcome challenges, and the camaraderie of a team that backs one another every step of the way.

When you are a part of the Jackson crew, your voice matters, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is seen every day. Whether you are guiding daily operations on the jobsite or collaborating with leadership, you will be part of a company that values integrity, craftsmanship, and genuine connection.

If you are ready to do meaningful work with people who care about what they build, and who they build it with, we would love to meet you.

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT Department: Build It Direct Supervisor:Division Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Examine and interpret contract drawings, specifications, and addenda to identify design deficiencies, impractical details, and potential code violations. Ensure all required permits and licenses are obtained. Prepare detailed and accurate daily reports, including receiving and reviewing subcontractor daily reports on work performed, labor, and materials. Review and update all as-built drawings and project documents weekly.
• Create and maintain a monthly CPM schedule, developing schedule recovery strategies and improvements as needed. Maintain project phasing plans and schedules to ensure craft workers, subcontractors, and vendors understand workflow and required sequencing for achieving project milestones.
• Develop, plan, and implement—with the project team—all safety protocols, quality control procedures, jobsite security, field office layout, temporary utilities, staging areas, equipment needs, and manpower requirements.
• Inspect, coordinate, direct, and manage the daily activities of subcontractors, suppliers, and Jackson’s self-perform crews.
• Review and approve subcontractor and vendor monthly pay applications based on percentage of work completed. Review and manage all self-performed work.
• Lead weekly meetings with project staff, self-perform teams, subcontractors, and/or the Owner to review progress, challenges, and upcoming activities.
• Lead and support project staff and craft workers through training, mentorship, professional development, and consistent accountability.
• Support business development efforts by participating in proposals, interviews, networking, and outreach opportunities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Conduct all interactions with coworkers, subcontractors, clients, and the public in a manner that builds and maintains long-term, trust-based relationships.
• Go the extra mile to ensure project success and client satisfaction by double-checking critical deliverables to reduce errors.
• Approach all tasks with ownership, pride, and accountability.
• Implement solutions quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement through personal development and suggestions for company-wide enhancements.
• Maintain self-motivation, punctuality, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 10+ years of experience supervising commercial construction projects.
• Ability to read and understand project documents including plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong understanding of labor, material, and subcontractor costs; ability to analyze reports for effective project management.
• Experience managing subcontractors and self-perform labor forces.
• Preferred experience with:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
  • Procore
  • Bluebeam
  • ASTA PowerProject

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

• OSHA 30 training (encouraged)
• LEED GA or other LEED certification (encouraged)
• Lean training/certification (encouraged)
• Current CPR/AED certification

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.