Senior Construction Superintendent | Team Leader & Safety

Kids for the Future; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KAI Build in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Project Superintendent with 10–15 years of carpentry experience to lead field operations on wood frame projects, including hotels and multi-family housing. You will recruit, develop, and retain skilled foremen and craft teams to deliver quality work.

The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and on-time, on-budget project execution. You will mentor foremen, coordinate crews, manage site plans, and ensure adherence to safety standards and company

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in the carpentry industry.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Experience on wood frame projects (hotels, multi-family, light commercial) preferred.
• Experience managing manpower on construction sites.
• Ability to lift 50-60 lbs.
• Strong safety orientation and site leadership.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional carpenters and foremen.
• Maximize talent use across projects.
• Model and drive a culture of safety and quality.
• Mentor foremen in planning and problem-solving on site.
• Assist management with crew mixes, productivity, and estimates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Physical strength

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KAI Build in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Project Superintendent with 10–15 years of carpentry experience to lead field operations on wood frame projects, including hotels and multi-family housing. You will recruit, develop, and retain skilled foremen and craft teams to deliver quality work.

The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and on-time, on-budget project execution. You will mentor foremen, coordinate crews, manage site plans, and ensure adherence to safety standards and company