Superintendent

Kokosing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, life & disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking a Project Superintendent to lead on-site construction for large-scale industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, and data center projects. You will oversee self-perform work and subcontractors, manage safety, schedules, budget, and quality, use Primavera P6 for planning, and interface with owners and engineers.

A Bachelor’s in Civil Eng or Construction Management and 6+ years of field management are required; experience on >$10M projects and data center work is highly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil eng, construction mgmt, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 6+ years of construction field management in industrial, manufacturing, or data center environments.
• Experience leading self-perform crews and managing subcontractors on >$10M projects.
• Experience with data center/mission-critical infra is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple foremen and skilled craft professionals to ensure safe, productive project execution.
• Establish and maintain a Safety 24/7 culture across all crews, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Support scheduling with Primavera P6, 90-day look-aheads, and three-week look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to meet milestones.
• Interface with owners, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners to deliver projects.
• Monitor production rates, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Support commissioning, turnover, punch lists, and closeout activities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Multitrade coordination

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Summary

Job Description

• Supervise skilled trades crews and manage onsite construction activities for large-scale industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, and data center projects throughout Western Pennsylvania, Central Ohio, and surrounding regions.
• Collaborate with the Area Manager, Project Manager, and Project Engineers to provide overall leadership, direction, coordination, and execution of projects, with a focus on Safety, Production, Quality, Schedule, and Profitability.
• Lead complex construction operations involving self-perform work, subcontractor management, site logistics, equipment coordination, and multiple concurrent work fronts within active industrial and mission-critical environments.
• Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities may also include interviewing, onboarding, mentoring, and developing field personnel.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple Foremen and skilled craft professionals while ensuring safe, productive, and high-quality project execution.
• Establish and maintain a Safety 24/7 culture across all crews, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support the Project Manager in developing and maintaining Primavera P6 project schedules and recovery plans.
• Develop and maintain detailed 90-day look-ahead schedules, three-week look-ahead schedules, manpower forecasts, and production plans.
• Conduct pre-planning, work package reviews, daily huddles, and goal-setting sessions with crews to maximize productivity and schedule performance.
• Oversee labor, equipment, production, and material costs associated with assigned scopes of work.
• Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, tooling, material procurement, and delivery schedules to support project milestones.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors while ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and schedule commitments.
• Lead site logistics planning, crane activities, utility coordination, shutdowns, startup activities, and critical path construction operations.
• Manage construction activities for industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, data centers, utility installations, and other complex commercial and heavy industrial projects.
• Interface directly with owners, engineers, commissioning teams, inspectors, and trade partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor production rates, identify schedule risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain project milestones and client expectations.
• Support commissioning, turnover, punch-list completion, and closeout activities for mission-critical and industrial facilities.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent construction experience progressing from Journeyman to Foreman to Superintendent will be considered.
• 6+ years of construction field management experience, preferably within industrial, manufacturing, heavy civil, utility, mission-critical, or data center construction environments.
• Experience leading self-perform construction crews and managing subcontractors on projects exceeding $10M in value preferred.
• Experience with data center construction, mission-critical infrastructure, industrial process facilities, utility installations, structural concrete, underground utilities, or large-scale site development projects is highly desirable.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong understanding of safety regulations, OSHA requirements, company standards, and industrial construction best practices.
• Ability to lead teams in fast-paced industrial and mission-critical environments while maintaining focus on safety, quality, schedule, and budget performance.
• Experience managing multiple trade disciplines simultaneously, including civil, concrete, mechanical, structural, electrical, and utility scopes.
• Thorough understanding of construction means and methods, CPM scheduling, production tracking, cost control, and resource planning.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build high-performing field teams.
• Proficient with Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and construction management software platforms.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, shop drawings, and commissioning requirements.
• Experience coordinating activities around energized facilities, active manufacturing operations, and mission-critical infrastructure preferred.
• Proven ability to interface professionally with owners, clients, engineers, trade partners, and internal project teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, changing project demands, and aggressive construction schedules.

Preferred Experience

• Data Center Construction
• Mission-Critical Facilities
• Industrial Manufacturing Facilities
• Advanced Manufacturing Projects
• Semiconductor Facilities
• Distribution & Logistics Centers
• Utility Infrastructure
• Heavy Civil Construction
• Structural Concrete & Foundations
• Self-Perform Construction Operations

Benefits

• Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.