Senior Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Allegiance Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegiance Group seeks a Senior Commercial Superintendent to oversee large-scale ground-up and retrofit projects in the Greater Columbus area. You will lead on-site operations, manage field teams, safety, quality, and schedule, and coordinate with PMs, owners, architects, and subs.

You will review drawings, monitor milestones, conduct daily meetings, handle RFIs, and mentor junior superintendents, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Senior Superintendent/Lead Superintendent with a GC.
• Experience across offices, retail, mixed-use, hospitality, or institutional developments.
• Able to manage multiple subs and large field teams; handle complex schedules.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specs, trade scopes, sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities from mobilisation through project completion and closeout.
• Oversee subcontractors, field personnel, site logistics, safety, quality control, and schedules.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Executives, owners, architects, engineers, and subs.
• Review drawings, specs, and schedules to identify issues and maintain progress.
• Conduct daily site meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and progress updates.
• Monitor manpower, materials, deliveries, inspections, and milestones.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Oversee RFIs, field documentation, inspections, punch lists, and closeout.
• Support preconstruction planning, site logistics, sequencing, and subcontractor coordination.
• Lead and mentor Superintendents and field personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Site supervision

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering degree (advantage)

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Our client, a well-established Midwest General Contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Superintendent to oversee large-scale commercial construction projects throughout the Greater Columbus area.

This position will take responsibility for managing all on-site operations across ground-up commercial developments, office buildings, retail, mixed-use, hospitality, and institutional projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities from mobilisation through project completion and closeout.
• Oversee subcontractors, field personnel, site logistics, safety, quality control, and construction schedules.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Project Executives, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules to identify potential issues and maintain progress.
• Conduct daily site meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and project progress updates.
• Monitor manpower, materials, deliveries, inspections, and critical project milestones.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Oversee RFIs, field documentation, inspections, punch lists, and project closeout.
• Support preconstruction planning, site logistics, construction sequencing, and subcontractor coordination.
• Lead and mentor Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and other field personnel.

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, with a strong background in site supervision.
• Proven experience as a Senior Superintendent or Lead Superintendent with a General Contractor.
• Experience across commercial offices, retail, mixed-use, hospitality, or institutional developments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors, large field teams, and complex project schedules.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, trade scopes, and sequencing.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar construction management software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the Greater Columbus commercial construction market is preferred.
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is advantageous but not essential.