Project Superintendent

Polaris Building Group; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Building Group in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to lead on-site construction activities from start to finish. You will supervise daily field operations, enforce safety, coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and inspections, and ensure work aligns with plans, specs, budget, and schedule.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to develop logistics plans, maintain records, and mentor junior staff while partnering with

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification is required.
• Experience on heavy construction sites and field leadership.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Strong safety culture and incident reporting discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site safety culture and compliance.
• Coordinate schedules, subcontractors, materials, and inspections.
• Maintain site logistics, records, and logs.
• Oversee daily field operations to meet schedule and budget.
• Lead weekly subcontractor meetings and site coordination.
• Provide written project documentation and reports.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Position: Project Superintendent

Last Revised: 10.2025

Job Status: Exempt, Full-time

Reports To: Owner

Supervisory Responsibilities: Assistant Superintendent, On-site Workforce

Position Summary: The Project Superintendent is responsible for the on-site management and coordination of all phases of construction activities. This position oversees daily field operations, ensures work is performed safely and in accordance with plans and specifications, and maintains project schedules by coordinating subcontractors, materials, and inspections. The Superintendent plays a critical role in quality control, site logistics, and communication between field crews and the project management team to ensure the project progresses efficiently and remains on schedule and within budget.

Essential Functions:

• Leads all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents, holds the team accountable and retrains staff as needed.
• Ensure that proper safety (wearing hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.) and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Understanding of the various building types and construction methods (steel frame, masonry, pre-cast building, pre-engineered metal building, wood framed building, etc.).
• Organizes and maintains onsite files, plans, specifications, and construction activity logs.
• Knowledge of the permitting process, building codes, regulations and inspections.
• Requisition of supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Receive, inspect, and log all materials and/or equipment directly purchased by company and store in a safe, dry space until ready to install.
• Site layout and use of layout instruments.
• Ability and certifications to operate basic equipment (forklift, skid loader, water pumps, grinders, bobcat attachments, tamps, lifts).
• Prepare a project schedule with the Project Manager; gather input from the project team.
  • Develop and update project schedule for construction activities and review and analyze critical path work.
• Prepare project site logistics plan with the Project Manager; gather input from the project team. Periodically modify the site logistics plan based on updated project requirements.
  
• Work with Project Manager, as required, to review submittals and shop drawings.
• Engage with various parties of the project including but not limited to Subcontractors, Owners, on-site workforce, Design Teams, Vendors, etc. The level of coordination responsibility will vary based on contract type.

• Lead various meetings including weekly Subcontractor meetings.
• Provide ongoing identification of potential schedule impacts including scope, weather, manpower, and other changes, and facilitate mitigation plans for these impacts.

• Provide appropriate written documentation for various aspects of the project such as schedule, quality, construction activity logs, and safety inspections and/or observations. Employ current best practices for documentation requirements.

Other Tasks:

• Meet regularly with Company Owner and Project Manager to review project status, budget, schedule, and all deviations.
• Provide consistent oversight, developmental guidance, and training for assistant superintendents and on-site workforce while taking accountability for their performance.
• Provide directions to and resolve problems amongst all Subcontractors and Vendors.
• Identify deficient work and provide work with Subcontractors and Vendors to provide a speedy resolution.
• Follow all policies and procedures set forth in the Employee Handbook and Company Safety Program.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Skill, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements:

• OSHA 30 Certified.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy construction work.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment in operation.
• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
• Proficiency in Procore (intermediate), MS Office (intermediate), Bluebeam (intermediate) , and MS Project (intermediate).
• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction to projects.
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to solve day-to-day problems in the performance of work.

Education and Experience:

• Any combination of work experience or education that demonstrates ability to perform the work.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance.
• Some out-of-town work may be required.
• Frequent communication with internal and external contacts; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Endurance and ability to walk the entire job site, including stairs or other elevated structures.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds. Ability to work safely around heavy equipment in operation.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, lifting, and repetitive use of hands.
• Environmental factors include working in temperature extremes of 0 to 100+ degrees, inside or outside with exposure to dust, gases, fumes, odors, and poor ventilation in confined spaces.
• Special hazards include exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and explosive hazards.
• Personal protective equipment includes use of hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes. Equipment on an as-needed basis may include gloves, lanyards, safety harness, face mask, and hearing protection.