Senior Commercial Construction Project Lead

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan with company match

Profit sharing

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

On-site fitness center

Heated parking

Career development support

Job summary

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. in Madison, WI seeks a seasoned Superintendent to lead field operations from kickoff to closeout.

You will own execution, team coordination, and jobsite performance, directing field personnel and subs while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule alignment. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes proactive problem solving, mentorship, and building lasting client relationships across diverse project types.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction project management experience in commercial construction.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale projects valued at $50M or more from preconstruction through closeout.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage complex project situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Advanced knowledge of building systems, construction methods, sequencing, and trade coordination.
• Extensive experience with contracts, risk management, and dispute resolution in a commercial construction environment.
• Established track record of leading project teams with a collaborative, team-first leadership approach.
• Located in or willing to work from Madison, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Apply Construction Expertise: Use your deep understanding of building systems, materials, and construction methods to lead with safety, anticipate and mitigate risks, proactively solve problems, and keep projects moving forward.
• Drive Procurement Efforts: Lead bidding and contracting processes, oversee subcontractor and vendor selection, and manage submittals to keep work aligned with project requirements and timelines.
• Plan and Execute Projects: Develop and maintain project schedules, lead meetings, coordinate with self-perform teams and subcontractors, and champion safety planning to deliver successful, well-executed projects.
• Own Financial Performance: Manage all financial aspects of your projects - from preconstruction and estimating through forecasting, cost control, and change management - ensuring strong financial outcomes.
• Lead Project Teams: Provide clear direction and leadership to project teams, fostering strong communication, mentoring team members, resolving conflicts, and building lasting relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Commercial construction

Negotiation

Building systems

Team leadership

Job description

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. in Madison, WI seeks a seasoned Superintendent to lead field operations from kickoff to closeout.

You will own execution, team coordination, and jobsite performance, directing field personnel and subs while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule alignment. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes proactive problem solving, mentorship, and building lasting client relationships across diverse project types.