Senior Superintendent - Mission Critical

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Stable backlog

Diverse portfolio

People-first culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Findorff & Son Inc. is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on complex mission-critical and data center projects. You will manage schedules, labor, and costs, supervise field personnel, and drive relationships across project teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners, with mentoring of emerging leaders and a focus on turnover to clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience with progressive field leadership responsibilities.
• Experience overseeing projects valued at $30M+ and coordinating multiple project teams, superintendents, and trade partners.
• Deep understanding of mission critical construction, including testing and commissioning processes, IST, MEP systems, and operational readiness requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to lead diverse field teams while maintaining high safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.
• Strong relationship-building skills with owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, and internal teams.
• Manage projects involving multiple superintendents to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Mentor and guide emerging leaders within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for mission-critical and data center projects, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Develop, manage, and communicate project schedules coordinating teams, trade partners, and vendors.
• Oversee site logistics, workforce planning, construction sequencing, and daily operations for efficiency.
• Build and sustain relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to address challenges.
• Champion safety by enforcing policies and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Lead commissioning and turnover activities to ensure project readiness and client satisfaction.
• Mentor Superintendents and field staff to foster collaboration and accountability.

Skills

Ten+ years exp

Project oversight

Mission critical

Safety leadership

Client relationships

Multi-superintendent

Mentoring

Job description

Description

Founded in 1890, Findorff is a commercial construction company based in Wisconsin and building throughout the U.S. We deliver best-in-class craftsmanship to projects within healthcare, science and technology, industrial, and more, driven by strong relationships and a deep commitment to the communities we serve.

What We Are Looking For

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  10+ years of commercial construction experience with progressive field leadership responsibilities
  
  


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  Experience overseeing projects valued at $30M+ and coordinating multiple project teams, superintendents, and trade partners
  
  


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  Deep understanding of mission critical construction, including testing and commissioning processes, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), MEP systems, and operational readiness requirements
  
  


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  Demonstrate ability to lead diverse field teams while maintaining exceptional standards for safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction
  
  


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  Strong relationship-building skills with owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, and internal project teams
  
  


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  Manage projects involving multiple superintendents to ensure alignment, collaboration, and successful delivery
  
  


• Mentor and guide emerging leaders within the organization

What You'll Do

As Senior Superintendent with Findorff, you'll be responsible for the overall direction of field operations on complex missioncritical or data center projects. You will lead site execution by managing schedules, labor, and cost outcomes; supervising field personnel and subcontractors; fostering strong relationships across project teams; and contributing to company training and subjectmatter development to ensure successful project delivery.

• Lead Project Execution: Lead all field operations for mission critical and data center projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.


• Project Planning & Coordination: Develop, manage, and communicate project schedules while coordinating the efforts of project teams, trade partners, vendors, and suppliers.


• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee site logistics, workforce planning, construction sequencing, and daily operations to maximize project efficiency and productivity.


• Build Relationships: Partner with Project Managers, owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to proactively identify and resolve project challenges.


• Champion Safety: Champion safety by enforcing company policies, regulatory requirements, and project-specific safety plans while promoting a strong safety culture.


• Lead Commissioning & Turnover: Manage quality control, startup, commissioning, and turnover activities to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.


• Develop People: Mentor and develop Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and field staff while fostering collaboration and accountability across the project team.

Why Findorff

• Employee-owned (ESOP) to build long-term wealth alongside your career


• Stable, predictable backlog driven by long-term client relationships with over 90% of our work with repeat clients


• Diverse portfolio to expand your experience across multiple market sectors


• People-first culture grounded in respect, collaboration, and doing the right thing

Plus: competitive compensation package, 401(k) + contributions, profit sharing, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and strong career development support.

Diversity matters. Findorff recognizes the talents of all, appreciating the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that make us a stronger company and partner for the communities we live and work in.

Findorff provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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