Superintendent/Foreman

DesignTek Consulting Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Varied, technically challenging proj

Job summary

DesignTek Consulting Group, a design-build engineering and general contracting firm, seeks a Field Superintendent / Working Foreman to lead field crews and coordinate subcontractors on active job sites in Utah. The role involves hands-on installation in structural framing, finish carpentry, and specialized installations.

The candidate will read drawings, manage schedules, enforce safety, and travel as required to project sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Foreman/Field Supervisor role or equivalent leadership position.
• Proven track record supervising field crews and subcontractors.
• Strong ability to read blueprints, drawings and specs.
• Solid knowledge of safety practices and proper tool operation.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem solving skills.
• Able to balance supervision with hands-on installation duties.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and motivate field crews and subcontractors.
• Assign daily tasks and keep projects on schedule.
• Coordinate activities with project managers, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specs and design-build plans.
• Perform framing, finish carpentry and specialty installations.
• Oversee installation of controlled environments, modular walls and cleanrooms.
• Maintain high workmanship, organization and site cleanliness.
• Enforce safety procedures and regulations on site.
• Identify field issues and communicate solutions to management.
• Safely operate power tools, lifts and construction equipment.

Skills

Field Leadership

Crew Supervision

Blueprint Reading

Safety Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Travel Ready

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.