Superintendent

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

Company Name: Baker Gulf Coast Industrial, LLC

Location: Baton Rouge, LA, US, 70801

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative.

Summary

Baker Gulf Coast Industrial is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations, deep foundation, and industrial construction projects. The Superintendent is responsible for managing day-to-day jobsite activities, coordinating crews and subcontractors, maintaining production schedules, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on construction leader with strong field management experience, the ability to solve problems in a fast‑paced environment, and a proven track record of delivering complex construction projects. Extensive experience with building and supervising deep foundations consisting of driven piling, drilled piling, drilled shafts, helical piling, and retention systems in an industrial construction environment is required for this position.

Why Baker Gulf Coast Industrial?

Baker Construction is a nationally respected builder delivering complex, high‑impact projects across multiple business units. As a full‑service deep foundations contractor with in‑house design/build capabilities, Baker Gulf Coast brings the specialized expertise and resources required to deliver the best, most cost‑effective solution for our clients. Our proactive approach, from early planning through execution, helps reduce risk and deliver foundations that support long‑term project success. Guided by our core values of People, Honor, and Grit, we invest in individuals who take pride in their work, follow through on commitments, and are driven to achieve more. If you’re looking for a place where your effort matters, your growth is supported, and your career can go as far as you want it to go, you’ll find it at Baker.

Roles and Responsibilities

TheSuperintendent will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, high quality and productive (SQP) manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co‑workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co‑workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.