Superintendent – Commercial Construction

Jobot

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 135,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Commercial Superintendent for ground-up projects in a fast-paced environment. This role requires leading on-site operations across multi-trade teams, coordinating with project managers, architects, engineers, and owners to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction, a proven track record on ground-up projects, and the ability to interpret drawings and project documents while driving accountability across trades.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in commercial construction field operations.
  • Lead superintendent on ground-up construction projects.
  • Experience managing large multi-trade job sites with aggressive schedules.
  • Ability to interpret and execute construction drawings, specifications, and project documents.
  • Experience coordinating and supervising multiple subcontractors simultaneously.
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, logistics, and means and methods.
  • Experience managing project safety programs and enforcing jobsite safety standards.
  • Ability to lead daily field operations, including scheduling, coordination, and site meetings.
  • Experience working closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and owners.
  • Ability to manage quality control and ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Strong leadership presence on-site with ability to drive accountability across trades.
  • Experience with construction software and field reporting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead on-site execution with a field-first mindset.
  • Coordinate with project management, subcontractors, design partners, and owners.
  • Manage schedules, site meetings, and daily field operations.
  • Oversee safety programs and enforce safety standards.
  • Drive quality control and ensure contract compliance.
  • Manage closeout, punch lists, and turnover processes.
  • Foster strong subcontractor relationships and accountability on site.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Scheduling
Safety management
Subcontractor coordination
Interpretation of drawings
Team coordination
Construction software

Tools

Construction software
Field reporting tools

Job description

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Job details:

Commercial Superintendent | Ground-Up Projects | Strong Pipeline | Great Compensation

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Bradley Clark

Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

This company is a well-established construction firm specializing in delivering complex commercial projects across a range of sectors, including healthcare, education, industrial, civic, and large-scale private developments. Our client is known for managing projects from preconstruction through closeout with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, schedule adherence, and collaborative project delivery.

The organization operates with a field-first mindset, empowering superintendents to lead on-site execution while maintaining close coordination with project management, subcontractors, design partners, and owners. Projects are typically fast-paced, multi-phase builds that require strong leadership in dynamic jobsite environments.

Why join us?

Our client offers a stable pipeline of diverse, high-profile projects that provide long-term career continuity and technical challenge. Field leaders are given real authority in the decision-making process and are trusted to run their jobs with minimal micromanagement.

The company culture is built around accountability, teamwork, and doing work the right way the first time. Superintendents are supported by experienced project teams, reliable preconstruction planning, and strong executive leadership that understands field operations.

This is an environment where experienced construction professionals can take ownership of complex projects, build strong subcontractor relationships, and see tangible results of their leadership on every jobsite.

Job Details
  • 5+ years of experience in commercial construction field operations
  • Proven experience as a lead superintendent on ground-up construction projects
  • Experience managing large, multi-trade job sites with aggressive schedules
  • Ability to interpret and execute construction drawings, specifications, and project documents
  • Experience coordinating and supervising multiple subcontractors simultaneously
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, logistics, and means and methods
  • Experience managing project safety programs and enforcing jobsite safety standards
  • Ability to lead daily field operations, including scheduling, coordination, and site meetings
  • Experience working closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and owners
  • Ability to manage quality control and ensure compliance with project requirements
  • Strong leadership presence on-site with ability to drive accountability across trades
  • Experience with construction software and field reporting tools
  • Ability to manage project closeout, punch lists, and turnover processes
  • Strong communication skills with field crews, subcontractors, and project stakeholders

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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