Superintendent - Construction

Walbridge; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Walbridge is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead large-scale projects in the Columbus area, with responsibilities spanning planning, scheduling, and team leadership across multiple trades. The role requires extensive travel and a focus on safety and quality.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in supervisory construction roles on commercial or industrial sites, and a valid US driver’s license along with a passport enabling frequent travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 8+ years supervisory experience in facility construction technology, commercial or industrial projects.
• Experience on Commercial or Industrial projects with budgets of at least $50M.
• Valid US driver’s license and valid passport; willingness to travel; travel estimated at 70%.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and maintain high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise construction activities, determining methods, manpower, materials, equipment, and schedules.
• Coordinate work with different crafts, departments, or contractors; maintain communication with unions.
• Monitor safety programs and ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support project schedules.
• Communicate with executives, clients, and vendors to ensure alignment and address concerns.
• Track project progress through metrics and adjust plans to meet requirements.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Seek ways to optimize processes and improve project outcomes through new technologies or methodologies.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Planning

Resource Management

Stakeholder Communication

Safety Management

Risk Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Superintendent - Construction

Category: Superintendent

Work Location: US-OH-Columbus

ID: 2026-2458

Overview

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Superintendent to lead and manage large-scale construction projects. This includes overseeing the entire project lifecycle from feasibility to completion, developing project strategies, plans, and budgets, and assembling qualified project teams. The role also involves scheduling, coordinating, and supervising craft employee activities, which may include supervising various trade groups (electricians, boilermakers, and carpenters) in different construction disciplines such as, civil, structural, electrical.

Walbridge is looking for Superintendents that know how to and love to build!

Location

This long-term project is near Columbus, OH. However, we are seeking individuals highly willing to travel to our client projects on a long-term basis.

Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities

Project Planning and Strategy: Plan and supervise construction activities, including determining methods, manpower, materials, equipment, and schedules. Ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedules.

• Team Leadership: Coordinate work with different crafts, departments, or contractors. Resolve construction problems and maintain communication with unions.

• Resource Management: Monitor compliance with safety programs and document corrective measures. Ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support project schedules.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, clients, and vendors, to ensure alignment and address any concerns1.

• Performance Monitoring: Track project progress through metrics and reporting, adjusting plans as necessary to meet changing requirements or challenges.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all deliverables meet the required quality standards and compliance regulations.

• Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek ways to optimize processes and improve project outcomes through innovative technologies or methodologies

Qualifications

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A high school diploma or equivalent, and eight (8) + years supervisory experience in similar facility construction technology, commercial or industrial projects.

• Must have experience working on Commercial or Industrial projects with budgets of at least $50M.

• A valid driver's license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel; travel is estimated at 70+%.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.

• Experience supervising, motivating and mentoring cross-functional teams.

• Successful background maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outcomes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.

• Successful background in maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outcomes.

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing project requirements.

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.