Superintendent - Greenville, SC

Messer Construction Co.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Greenville, SC is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Superintendent to supervise field operations and drive projects to safety, quality, and on-time completion.

You will lead LEAN planning, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage site logistics to deliver client-focused outcomes. You bring 5+ years in commercial construction, strong leadership, and proficiency with AutoDesk Build and Procore.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating as a commercial construction superintendent or similar.
• Advanced education, training or certifications in construction management.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of construction technologies and project management systems.
• Experience maintaining safety compliance on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate field operations to drive projects to completion.
• Support client, designer, subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Implement and drive zero-injury safety program.
• Understand drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Deliver built-in quality via three-phase quality control.
• Develop and maintain worksite logistics.
• Drive project schedule and day-to-day coordination.
• Conduct daily site-wide huddles and Plan of the Day meetings.
• Monitor and control project costs.
• Leverage CM and PM systems for project delivery.
• Mentor Messer staff and support hiring when needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

LEAN scheduling

Project coordination

Education

Construction management certification

Tools

AutoDesk Build

Procore

Phoenix

Flow scheduling

Job description

Description

Messer Construction Co. is an award-winning construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer now stands as one of the nation’s leading healthcare and higher education builders. Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte & Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, & Dayton, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee. Messer employees live where they work, resulting in the company’s sustained commitment to building better communities.

Description

Messer Construction Co. is an award-winning construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer now stands as one of the nation’s leading healthcare and higher education builders. Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte & Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, & Dayton, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee. Messer employees live where they work, resulting in the company’s sustained commitment to building better communities.

We are currently looking to add an experienced Commercial Construction Superintendent to the team in our Greenville, SC region. The primary responsibility of this position is to supervise and coordinate field operations, driving projects to successful completion through a safe work environment, quality construction, effective LEAN planning & scheduling, cost management, collaboration with project stakeholders, and superior client service.

What You Will Do

• Support client, designer, subcontractor & vendor relationships
• Implement & drive our Zero-Injury Safety program.
• Understand drawings, specifications, and terms/conditions of owner contracts and subcontracts.
• Deliver built-in quality using our three-phase quality control process.
• Develop and maintain worksite logistics.
• Drive project schedule including day to day supervision and coordination of construction activities.
• Facilitate daily Site-Wide Huddles and Plan of the Day Meetings
• Proactively monitor & control project costs
• Leverage construction management and project management systems
• Support the professional development and mentoring of Messer staff.
• Support the interviewing and hiring process, as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as needed.

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years of experience operating as a commercial construction Superintendent, or in a directly comparable role.
• Advanced education, training or certifications in construction management disciplines
• Demonstrable excellence in leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of contemporary construction technologies and systems (ex. AutoDesk Build, Procore, Phoenix, etc.)
• Proven experience utilizing contemporary construction process and project management systems (ex. Lean Construction, Flow scheduling, 3-Phase Control, etc.)
• Proven experience maintaining compliance with construction safety policies and standards.

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Make yours count with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination. Let’s build something great together.

All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.