Senior Superintendent - Senior Living Projects - MIdwest

Michael Page; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Dynamic Bonus Structure

Maternity Leave - 8 Weeks

Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks

10 Company Holidays

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Senior Superintendent with extensive multifamily and ground-up construction experience to lead on-site operations for a major project. The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, and collaboration with subcontractors and project management to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will oversee daily field activities, guide site staff, and coordinate subcontractors while maintaining cost controls and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years as a construction superintendent or similar role.
• Experience in wood framing, multifamily, ground-up construction is required.
• Ability to travel if needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations, safety, quality, and progress on site.
• Lead and supervise site staff including assistants and laborers; manage subcontractors.
• Maintain and update project schedule; prepare 2-week look ahead weekly.
• Manage RFIs and drive issue resolution to close out efficiently.
• Ensure work meets design/specs, schedule, and budget while maintaining client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Field Operations

Scheduling

RFI Process

Subcontractor management

Education

Construction Management / Architecture degree

Job description

• Oversee and run entire ground-up multifamily project cradle to grave on-site.

My client is looking for a Senior Superintendent with strong multifamily experience and a team-player mindset. The client values a creative approach to problem solving and maintains their relationships through bringing joy to the work place. They strive for excellence each day and that is why they have become a very established multifamily builder in the market. They specialize in building communities and neighborhoods with their unique designs and collaborative feel that improve the communities they work, live and play in.

Description

In return for a competitive compensation package, the successful Senior Superintendent will possess the following:

• Oversee all daily field operations to ensure proper site safety, construction, progress, quality control, housekeeping, and daily log;
• Provide guidance, leadership and direct supervision of site staff, including assistant superintendents, laborers and other construction related personnel;
• Management of schedule, including weekly preparation of 2-week look ahead;
• Proactively schedule and coordinate all subcontractors to ensure completion of the project in accordance with the project schedule and to ensure that no additional costs are required for completion of work;
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments including financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections;
• Ensure assigned job site operations are in compliance with design/specifications, completion on schedule, within budget and to quality standards;
• Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations and any deviation in the direction of the project;
• Work in partnership with project management to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects the changes in project status and that meets the cost and time requirements of the project;
• Run weekly meetings, including project and subcontractor meetings;
• Manage the RFI process; consisting of the creation of and suggestions on solutions to site issues and tracking them through close out;
• Exceed client expectations for each project by understanding client needs, wants, preferences and culture
• Continuously promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors instilling this philosophy in project team;
• Maintain and review punch list process to ensure all are addressed and executed in a timely manner
• Manage close out process and warranty responses with project manager

Profile

The Successful Senior Superintendent:

• 7-10+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent
• Wood framing, multifamily, senior living, hospitality experience required
• Average project size of $20million or more
• Ground up commercial/industrial construction experience is a must
• Construction Management, Architecture, or Relevant Degree a plus but not required
• Understanding of site-work, utilities, underground planning, etc.
• Ability to travel if needed

Job Offer

What's on Offer for the Senior Superintendent:

• 401K Match
• Dynamic Bonus Structure
• Maternity Leave - 8 Weeks
• Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks
• 10 Company Holidays
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.