Superintendent

Engineered Facades; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Facades seeks a Superintendent to lead field operations for exterior metal panel systems and building envelope installations. You will drive project execution from mobilization to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across commercial projects.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating crews and subs, reviewing drawings, and enforcing safety standards on site. Strong leadership and communication are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial construction or façade systems.
• Experience managing field operations on complex projects.
• Understanding of exterior building envelope systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and visualize architectural documents.
• Experience coordinating with general contractors and trades.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all field operations from startup through closeout.
• Develop work plans, installation sequencing, access plans and site logistics.
• Promote safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment operators, vendors, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers and other trades.
• Review shop drawings and project documents to plan work and resolve issues.
• Manage façade and exterior enclosure installation and quality control.
• Coordinate material deliveries, site storage and equipment utilization.
• Participate in scheduling and look-ahead planning.
• Conduct inspections, punch lists, and project closeout activities.
• Maintain daily reports and project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Education

Construction Management degree

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

BIM coordination software

Job description

The Superintendent is responsible for leading and coordinating all field operations related to the installation of exterior metal panel systems, architectural cladding, and other building envelope components. This role oversees project execution from mobilization through closeout, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract documents, quality standards, and schedule commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all field operations from project startup through project closeout.
• Develop and implement project work plans, installation sequencing strategies, access plans, and site logistics to maximize productivity and maintain schedule commitments.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture focused on eliminating accidents and injuries while ensuring compliance with company safety standards, OSHA regulations, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee field crews, subcontractors, equipment operators, vendors, and material suppliers to achieve project goals.
• Collaborate with general contractors, owners, architects, consultants, engineers, and other trade partners throughout the construction process.
• Review and interpret shop drawings, architectural drawings, specifications, installation details, RFIs, and project documents to plan work and proactively identify and resolve challenges.
• Manage all aspects of façade and exterior enclosure installation
• Monitor quality control efforts to ensure fabrication and installation meet project specifications, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards.
• Coordinate material deliveries, site storage, equipment utilization, and workforce productivity.
• Participate in project scheduling efforts, including short-interval planning, look-ahead schedules, milestone tracking, and recovery planning when necessary.
• Conduct and coordinate inspections, punch list activities, commissioning support, and project closeout requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, installation tracking logs, production reports, and project documentation.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment that reflects the company's commitment to excellence, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, architectural metal panel installation, building envelope construction, façade systems, or related exterior cladding trades.
• Proven ability to manage field operations on complex commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, or mixed-use construction projects.
• Strong understanding of exterior building envelope systems
• Ability to read, interpret, and visualize architectural drawings, shop drawings, specifications, engineering details, and installation documents.
• Working knowledge of façade system tolerances, layout procedures, quality control requirements, and installation sequencing.
• Experience coordinating with general contractors, steel erectors, glazing contractors, waterproofing contractors, and other related trades.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction technology platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with BIM coordination and clash detection processes is preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Construction Management degree, trade apprenticeship, or equivalent field experience preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing projects involving high-profile architectural façades and complex building envelope systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturer installation requirements for major metal panel and cladding systems.
• Experience coordinating fabrication schedules with field installation activities.
• Understanding of waterproofing, air barrier integration, and weather-tight enclosure requirements.
• Ability to identify and resolve field conditions impacting panel layout, system performance, and installation quality.