Superintendent (Commerical Construction)

Calhoun Construction Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Calhoun Construction Services seeks an experienced Superintendent to manage daily site operations, uphold safety, and drive project execution. You will lead crews, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure alignment with the project schedule.

The role requires 5+ years onsite construction experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tools. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and commit to a safety-first, quality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of onsite experience in commercial construction as a superintendent.
• Strong ability to organize sites and lead field personnel.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project/web applications.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; ability to organize and evaluate information.
• Integrity and a strong professional reputation; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations to keep subcontractors, suppliers, and employees on schedule.
• Develop and distribute project execution and site logistics plans.
• Supervise all onsite construction activities and ensure safety and quality.
• Review labor reports, certifications, and trainings; participate in safety meetings.
• Coordinate with equipment providers and manage quantity takeoffs during buyout.
• Support project manager with scheduling, setup, execution, and demobilization.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Integrity

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Superintendent to join our collaborative team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the project site to ensure that all subcontractors, suppliers, and employees are adhering to the project schedule
• Must demonstrate understanding of site logistics, site safety and construction operations
• Assures onsite subcontractors conformance to company policy and reporting requirements
• Develop a project execution plan and site logistics plan for distribution to the project team
• Assists the Project Executive and PM in planning and execution
• Supervise all Onsite Construction Activity.
• Understand Product Specification and Scope of Work Requirements.
• Coordinate review and approval of craft worker time cards
• Monitor and address issues within weekly labor reports
• Review and approve craft worker certifications and trainings for specialty craft roles
• Participate in site orientation training, first hour orientation, and site safety meeting
• Participate in hire and dismissal process of craft workers
• Demonstrate the ability to achieve onsite dispute resolution
• Manage project labor and ensure outstanding project safety, subcontractor performance, on-time scheduling, specification conformance and quality control
• Provide guidance on activities including set-up, work in-place, and project closeout/demobilization
• Create, support, and administrate the project schedule with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with equipment facility and outside equipment providers for project equipment; i.e. cranes, trailers, trucks, etc.
• Review and verify quantity takeoffs and materials management process during the buyout process for specific scopes of work
• Additional responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of onsite experience and knowledge of commercial construction as a superintendent
• Advanced skills in organizing construction sites and field personnel
• Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills
• Excellent leadership and communication skills (Spanish Speaking is plus, but not required)
• Demonstrated skills in organizing and evaluating information
• Must possess personal integrity and a superior reputation.
• Current Driver’s License

Calhoun is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin or any other protected class.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.