Senior Field Superintendent – Deep Foundations (Industrial)

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Gulf Coast Industrial, LLC is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on deep foundation and industrial construction projects in the Baton Rouge area. The role centers on managing daily field activities, coordinating crews and subcontractors, and maintaining schedules and safety standards to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership in deep foundations (driven piling, drilled piling, drilled shafts, helical piling,

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant construction experience; deep foundations experience preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor crews and foster collaboration.
• Working knowledge of project scheduling and cost control.
• Excellent communication skills with a team‑first approach.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily field operations on deep foundations within an industrial construction environment.
• Supervise field personnel, equipment operators, foremen, subcontractors and specialty crews.
• Coordinate installation activities involving deep foundation systems: driven piling, drilled piling, drilled shafts, helical piling, and retention systems in an industrial construction environment.
• Promote and enforce site safety in coordination with the Safety Department, including documented weekly inspections.
• Prepare daily reports detailing progress, conditions, conversations, and challenges.
• Hold subcontractors accountable to project plans, standards, and commitments.
• Review and approve shop drawings and submittals for compliance with specifications.
• Lead project quality control efforts including inspections, testing, and documentation.
• As needed, support field work directly (working foreman / hands‑on role) depending on workload and project demands.
• Willingness to travel to project locations throughout the Gulf Coast and other assigned regions

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Safety management

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Baker Gulf Coast Industrial, LLC is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on deep foundation and industrial construction projects in the Baton Rouge area. The role centers on managing daily field activities, coordinating crews and subcontractors, and maintaining schedules and safety standards to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership in deep foundations (driven piling, drilled piling, drilled shafts, helical piling,