Superintendent/Foreman

DesignTek Consulting Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

A consistent pipeline of specialized &

Job summary

DesignTek Consulting Group in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Field Superintendent / Working Foreman to lead field crews, coordinate specialty subcontractors, and perform high-quality installation work on active job sites.

This hands-on leadership role requires reading blueprints, managing schedules, enforcing safety, and delivering structural framing, finish carpentry, and specialty installations with precision.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a construction Foreman, Field Superintendent, or similar field leadership role.
• Proven experience supervising field crews and subcontractors.
• Strong working knowledge of structural framing and finish carpentry.
• Ability to read blueprints, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of job site safety practices and proper tool operation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance field supervision with hands-on installation responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and motivate field crews and specialty subcontractors.
• Assign daily responsibilities and keep projects aligned with schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate job site activities with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and design-build plans.
• Perform structural steel framing, finish carpentry, and specialty architectural installations.
• Oversee and actively participate in the installation of controlled-environment, modular wall, and cleanroom components.
• Maintain high standards for workmanship, organization, and job site cleanliness.
• Enforce company safety procedures and applicable job site regulations.
• Identify field issues and communicate solutions to the project management team.
• Safely operate commercial power tools, lifts, and construction equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Field supervision

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Subcontractor coordination

Communication

Job description

DesignTek Consulting Group is an established design-build engineering and general contracting firm specializing in high-performance industrial facilities, controlled environments, and cleanroom construction.

As our project portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Field Superintendent / Working Foreman to lead field crews, coordinate specialty subcontractors, and perform high-quality installation work on active job sites.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who can confidently manage people and schedules while also contributing directly to structural framing, finish carpentry, and specialty construction installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and motivate field crews and specialty subcontractors.
• Assign daily responsibilities and keep projects aligned with schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate job site activities with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and design-build plans.
• Perform structural steel framing, finish carpentry, and specialty architectural installations.
• Oversee and actively participate in the installation of controlled-environment, modular wall, and cleanroom components.
• Maintain high standards for workmanship, organization, and job site cleanliness.
• Enforce company safety procedures and applicable job site regulations.
• Identify field issues and communicate solutions to the project management team.
• Safely operate commercial power tools, lifts, and construction equipment.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a construction Foreman, Field Superintendent, or similar field leadership role.
• Proven experience supervising field crews and subcontractors.
• Strong working knowledge of structural framing and finish carpentry.
• Ability to read blueprints, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of job site safety practices and proper tool operation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance field supervision with hands‑on installation responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following is highly valued but not required:

• Controlled environments
• Modular wall systems
• Specialty industrial facilities
• High-precision architectural installations
• Design-build construction projects

Compensation and Benefits

DesignTek Consulting Group offers a stable, long-term career opportunity with competitive compensation based on experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth
• A consistent pipeline of specialized and technically challenging projects

DesignTek Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer.