Superintendent (Carolinas)

Mid South Steel; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Midsouth Steel seeks a Superintendent to lead steel installation projects across the Carolina region, with occasional travel to Central Virginia. The role combines field supervision, subcontractor management, and active business development to secure and execute projects.

Key duties include coordinating deliveries, ensuring safety, building client relationships, and maintaining robust project documentation and reports throughout the job lifecycle.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification is required.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Experience as Superintendent or Foreman with a background in steel fabrication/installation.
• Willingness to travel in NC/SC with occasional trips to Central Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee steel installation projects, blending field supervision with business development.
• Manage subcontractors, coordinate deliveries and installations, and document field activities.
• Build client relationships and generate new leads while maintaining project reports.
• Ensure jobsite safety and enforce MSI safety standards and training.
• Schedule deliveries and installations, track equipment, and return rentals after completion.
• Lead day-to-day subs activities and communicate with GC/CM teams.

Skills

OSHA 30

Safety leadership

Subcontractor management

Business development

Field supervision

Job description

Midsouth Steel, a leader in steel fabrication and construction has an immediate need for a Superintendent in our Carolina territory. The primary areas of coverage will be from North and South Carolina with occasional travel to Central Virginia.

Primary Duties

The Superintendent will oversee steel installation projects, combining field supervision with business development. Key responsibilities will include managing subcontractors, coordinating deliveries and installations, conducting field measurements, and ensuring jobsite safety. The role also involves building client relationships, generating new leads, and maintaining project documentation through daily reporting.

Responsibilities

• Establish leads with current and new customers
• Initiate prequalification process with customer
• Develop new business while fostering and maintaining relationships with current clients
• Find local subcontractors in local market to perform work
• Assist with installations on job sites
• Be available to answer install questions
• Coordinate deliveries and install dates with GC/CM Superintendent
• Perform field measuring where applicable
• Train subcontractors on installs and safety making sure that the focus on safety is paramount
• Schedule deliveries and equipment and ensure subcontractor personnel are on site to receive and inventory deliveries
• Make sure all equipment is returned to the rental company when the job is completed
• Manage day-to-day activities of subs including weekly communication with the GC/CM
• Maintain MSI’s plan of activities that are specific to the project, including Production, Shipping, and Installations
• Complete daily reports of the day’s travels and activities, such as sales calls, job site visits, etc.

Other Duties

Other duties and functions appropriate to the position as assigned by the manager from time to time.

Work Environment and Other Requirements

• Must have OSHA 30 and we prefer CPR certifications
• Clean driving record and ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Have previous experience as a Superintendent or Foreman with additional business development and sales experience
• Knowledgeable in the steel business with manufacturing and installation experience