Superintendent

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan with company match

Profit sharing

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

On-site fitness center

Heated parking

Career development support

Job summary

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. in Madison, WI seeks a seasoned Superintendent to lead field operations from kickoff to closeout.

You will own execution, team coordination, and jobsite performance, directing field personnel and subs while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule alignment. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes proactive problem solving, mentorship, and building lasting client relationships across diverse project types.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction project management experience in commercial construction.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale projects valued at $50M or more from preconstruction through closeout.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage complex project situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Advanced knowledge of building systems, construction methods, sequencing, and trade coordination.
• Extensive experience with contracts, risk management, and dispute resolution in a commercial construction environment.
• Established track record of leading project teams with a collaborative, team-first leadership approach.
• Located in or willing to work from Madison, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Apply Construction Expertise: Use your deep understanding of building systems, materials, and construction methods to lead with safety, anticipate and mitigate risks, proactively solve problems, and keep projects moving forward.
• Drive Procurement Efforts: Lead bidding and contracting processes, oversee subcontractor and vendor selection, and manage submittals to keep work aligned with project requirements and timelines.
• Plan and Execute Projects: Develop and maintain project schedules, lead meetings, coordinate with self-perform teams and subcontractors, and champion safety planning to deliver successful, well-executed projects.
• Own Financial Performance: Manage all financial aspects of your projects - from preconstruction and estimating through forecasting, cost control, and change management - ensuring strong financial outcomes.
• Lead Project Teams: Provide clear direction and leadership to project teams, fostering strong communication, mentoring team members, resolving conflicts, and building lasting relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Commercial construction

Negotiation

Building systems

Team leadership

Job description

At Findorff, we bring expertise and value in construction that extends far beyond building. Since 1890, we've grown from humble beginnings into a trusted construction partner - driven by strong relationships, a dedication to safety, quality, and craftsmanship, and a commitment to the communities we serve.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive construction project management experience in commercial construction
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale projects valued at $50M or more from preconstruction through closeout
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage complex project situations with a high level of professionalism and sound judgment
• Advanced knowledge of building systems, construction methods, sequencing, and trade coordination
• Extensive experience with contracts, risk management, and dispute resolution in a commercial construction environment
• Established track record of leading project teams with a collaborative, team-first leadership approach
• Located in or willing to work from Madison, Wisconsin

What You'll Do

As a Superintendent with Findorff, you'll lead field operations from project kickoff through completion, owning execution, team coordination, and jobsite performance. You'll direct and supervise field personnel and subcontractors, manage schedules, labor, and cost performance, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with high quality. Because our work spans a wide range of project types, sizes, and complexities, no two projects look exactly the same. What stays consistent is your role as a hands-on leader, able to build strong relationships across project teams, lead by example, and contribute to the growth and development of others through training and mentorship.

• Apply Construction Expertise: Use your deep understanding of building systems, materials, and construction methods to lead with safety, anticipate and mitigate risks, proactively solve problems, and keep projects moving forward.
• Drive Procurement Efforts: Lead bidding and contracting processes, oversee subcontractor and vendor selection, and manage submittals to keep work aligned with project requirements and timelines.
• Plan and Execute Projects: Develop and maintain project schedules, lead meetings, coordinate with self-perform teams and subcontractors, and champion safety planning to deliver successful, well-executed projects.
• Own Financial Performance: Manage all financial aspects of your projects - from preconstruction and estimating through forecasting, cost control, and change management - ensuring strong financial outcomes.
• Lead Project Teams: Provide clear direction and leadership to project teams, fostering strong communication, mentoring team members, resolving conflicts, and building lasting relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Why Findorff

• Employee-owned (ESOP) to build long-term wealth alongside your career
• Stable, predictable backlog driven by long-term client relationships with over 90% of our work with repeat clients
• Opportunity to take on impactful projects in different locations while supported by a strong, centralized team
• Diverse portfolio to expand your experience across multiple market sectors
• People-first culture grounded in respect, collaboration, and doing the right thing

Plus:

• Competitive compensation, 401(k) + contributions, profit sharing, generous PTO, paid parental leave, on-site fitness center, heated parking, and strong career development support.

Diversity matters. Findorff recognizes the talents of all, appreciating the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that make us a stronger company and partner for the communities we live and work in.

Findorff provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.