Operations - Superintendent

Holder Construction; Conesville (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Superintendent for their project in Conesville, IA. This full-time, on-site position involves leading construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing on-site teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in commercial construction and strong leadership skills. Holder offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of commercial construction experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while focusing on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities.
• Execute and enforce project safety, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Provide oversight of all on-site workforces.
• Organize project site logistics and optimize workflow.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance‑driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for a Superintendent to join our Operations team on our project in Conesville, OH. This is a full‑time, in‑person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on‑site construction activities from mobilization through close‑out, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and Holder’s standards.
• Execute and enforce project safety, quality, and schedule objectives, exemplifying Holder’s commitment to a zero‑accident culture.
• Provide oversight of all on‑site workforces, including daily scope coordination and inspection of installed work.
• Assign team responsibilities and maintain clear communication with office and field teams to support project goals and manage risk.
• Organize project site logistics and coordinate day‑to‑day on‑site activities to optimize workflow, productivity, and sequencing.
• Read and interpret construction design documents and specifications to ensure accurate execution.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting Holder’s culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues to maintain project momentum and deliver successful results.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5–10 years of commercial construction experience in a supervisory or field leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools, QA/QC processes, and risk management strategies.
• Ability to relocate to projects as needed.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment. Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.