Superintendent

JP Cullen; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Industry leading bonus program

PTO

Holiday pay

Employee assistance program

Company vehicle

Training

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Profit sharing

Job summary

JP Cullen in Wisconsin is seeking a Superintendent to oversee construction projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and high-quality results. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and deep knowledge of construction processes and safety regulations.

You will lead planning, monitor budgets and schedules, manage crews and subcontractors, and mentor tradespeople and engineers to drive project success while upholding our standards in the field.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or four-year degree in construction.
• At least five years as Foreman or Assistant Superintendent.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading carpentry, concrete, steel, rigging or equipment installation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and on-site execution within budgets and schedules.
• Lead planning and monitor safety, execution, schedule, quality and budgets.
• Develop and update project schedules and crew duties.
• Manage crews and subcontractor performance on safety and productivity.
• Hold daily safety meetings and write daily reports.
• Order and schedule deliveries of material, equipment, and tools.
• Track and update labor and material cost reports.
• Manage onsite union relations and provide customer service.
• Mentor tradespeople, foremen, and engineers for growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

Trade apprenticeship or construction-related degree

Tools

Project planning tools

Job description

Overview

Our Need: The Superintendent will oversee and manage all aspects of construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely and on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of construction processes, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the intent of Cullen policies, procedures, and quality standards is followed in accordance with our Quality Management System
• Ensure all owner safety requirements are met while actively working onsite.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere
• Lead the planning process and monitor safety, execution, schedule, quality, and budgets
• Develop and update project schedules and crew’s duties and responsibilities
• Manage crews and sub-contractor performance based on safety, attendance, productivity, or workmanship issues
• Hold daily safety meetings and end of shift meetings and write daily reports
• Order and schedule deliveries of material, equipment, and tools
• Track and update labor and material cost reports
• Manage all onsite union relations
• Provide customer service
• Mentor Tradespeople, Foremen, and Engineers for personal and company growth

Qualifications

• Completion of an apprenticeship or four-year college degree related to construction
• At least five years of Foreman or Assistant Superintendent experience where knowledge was gained in the areas of planning and executing construction
• Must possess excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with leading operations in Carpentry, Concrete, Steel, Rigging or the installation of equipment

Why JP Cullen?

We specialize in the “Tough Jobs” no one else can do and we need the Superintendent with the right leadership skills to get even the most difficult jobs done safely, on‑time, on budget, every time. We have exciting new project opportunities for those looking to stay in Wisconsin.

• Wisconsin‑based $950 million, founded in 1892, 5th generation family‑owned construction management firm
• We self‑perform carpentry, concrete, steel, heavy rigging, equipment moving and installation, and masonry
• We staff and support our construction projects for success to ensure that you can be the best superintendent possible and give the client the highest quality product possible
• Our clients have high expectations and our projects are high profile
• We seek a “secret weapon” that will help further separate us from the pack

Compensation & Benefits

JP Cullen has a commitment to its community, employees, and employees’ families. For employees in a collective bargaining agreement, we offer Competitive Salary and Industry Leading Bonus Program, PTO, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Company Vehicle, and Training. We also offer outstanding benefits for those employees not in a collective bargaining agreement — Health, Life, and Dental Insurance and Profit Sharing.

EEO

JP Cullen is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. We promote diversity by proactively recruiting, hiring, and promoting women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans. JP Cullen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.