Senior Field Superintendent: Safety-First Leader

RockBridge Search & Recruitment; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a General Superintendent to lead field operations with safety as the top priority.

You will mentor Senior Superintendents and Foremen, build a zero-tolerance safety culture, ensure schedules and quality are met, and foster teamwork and long-term careers. This role requires 10+ years of commercial construction leadership and a firm, fair, protective leadership style.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction field leadership.
• Deep knowledge of construction safety standards, OSHA regulations, and proactive risk management.
• A leadership style that is firm, fair, and genuinely caring.
• Proven ability to build loyal, high-performing teams through trust and consistency.
• Strong communication skills with the heart of a coach and the backbone of a protector.
• Commitment to building not just projects, but people and long-term careers.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations with safety as the first, last, and constant priority.
• Build and enforce a zero-compromise safety culture where every worker feels empowered to speak up, stop work, and protect one another.
• Mentor Superintendents and Foremen like family, developing them through coaching, accountability, and steady support.
• Conduct daily site walks focused on hazard recognition, housekeeping, and safe work practices.
• Partner with Safety, Project Management, and Trade Partners to ensure compliance with OSHA, company standards, and best-in-class construction practices.
• Lead weekly safety meetings and toolbox talks that are practical, engaging, and rooted in real-world experience.
• Ensure schedules are met without ever sacrificing safety or quality.
• Promote respect, inclusion, and teamwork across all crews and disciplines.
• Be a visible, calm, and trusted leader during critical operations and high-risk activities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a General Superintendent to lead field operations with safety as the top priority.

You will mentor Senior Superintendents and Foremen, build a zero-tolerance safety culture, ensure schedules and quality are met, and foster teamwork and long-term careers. This role requires 10+ years of commercial construction leadership and a firm, fair, protective leadership style.