Superintendent

Bartel Executive Search; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

Company 401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Job summary

Bartel Executive Search is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent for a high-priority, on-site role in Northern Indiana. You will lead multi-trade crews, coordinate with subcontractors, and drive schedules while enforcing safety and quality on a mission-critical facility.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction with supervisory experience, proficiency with Procore/Bluebeam/MS Project, and OSHA 30 certification.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in construction with 2+ years in supervision.
• Experience managing subcontractors on large commercial or industrial builds.
• Familiarity with MEP systems, structural components, and general trades.
• Able to read construction plans and technical documents.
• Capable with project management tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with data centers or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• High school diploma required; trade school or construction-related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise daily site activities, ensuring adherence to plans and timelines.
• Coordinate site logistics including material deliveries and trade coordination.
• Lead daily briefings with trade foremen to communicate goals and expectations.
• Serve as the primary contact for subcontractors across multiple disciplines.
• Track manpower deployment and productivity for assigned scopes.
• Support development of weekly and long-range schedules; adjust for site conditions.
• Coordinate inspections and closeout milestones with QA/QC teams.
• Uphold safety standards and conduct site safety inspections and toolbox talks.
• Submit daily progress reports and maintain logs in construction management platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

OSHA 30

Education

High school diploma

Trade school or construction degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Position Overview-Superintendent

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to provide day-to-day oversight on a high-priority construction site for a mission-critical facility located in Northern Indiana. This role demands full-time, in-person leadership and coordination of subcontractors, schedule tracking, safety enforcement, and collaboration with site management to keep the project on track.

The successful candidate will have a solid background in field operations, a clear understanding of construction workflows, and a proactive approach to supervising multi-trade crews in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Duties-Superintendent

On-Site Leadership

• Direct and supervise daily site activities, ensuring adherence to design documents and timelines.
• Manage site logistics including material deliveries, access routes, and trade coordination.
• Lead daily briefings with trade foremen to communicate goals and expectations.

Trade Coordination

• Serve as the key site contact for primary subcontractors across structural, civil, envelope, and MEP disciplines.
• Address site issues swiftly, resolve trade interference, and elevate critical concerns.
• Track manpower deployment and productivity for assigned scopes.

Scheduling & Workflow Management

• Support development of weekly and long-range schedules.
• Monitor completed tasks, adjust work plans based on site conditions, and coordinate recovery strategies for delays.
• Coordinate inspections and closeout milestones with QA/QC teams.

Safety & Compliance

• Uphold strict safety standards, ensuring all work meets regulatory and site-specific requirements.
• Conduct site safety inspections, lead toolbox talks, and report incidents as needed.
• Oversee implementation of quality control procedures and assist with turnover documentation.

Documentation & Reporting

• Submit daily reports detailing site progress, trade activities, and material status.
• Maintain accurate records and logs via construction management platforms (e.g., Procore).
• Ensure consistent communication with site leadership and stakeholders.

Required Experience & Skills

• At least 5 years in the construction field, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors on large commercial or industrial builds.
• Familiarity with MEP systems, structural components, and general trades.
• Capable of reading construction plans and technical documents.
• Comfortable using project management tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to thrive in a high-demand site environment.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience working on data centers or other mission-critical infrastructure preferred.
• High school diploma required; trade school or construction-related degree preferred.
• Exposure to lean practices, integrated project delivery, or multi-trade coordination.

Why this is a great opportunity

• Involvement in a technically complex, high-profile facility for a major tech sector client.
• Work alongside a collaborative, experienced team dedicated to construction excellence.
• Career development opportunities on advanced infrastructure projects.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including:
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Company-supported 401(k) plan
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Industry-competitive wages