Superintendent I

Powers & Sons Construction; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Powers & Sons Construction in Indianapolis is seeking a Superintendent I to support field operations on our commercial and multifamily projects. You will work alongside the Project Manager to coordinate trades, track progress, and maintain safe, organized jobsites from mobilization through closeout.

Founded in 1967, Powers & Sons is a third-generation, family-owned general contractor. This role offers growth into a superintendent role with strong planning and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction in a field role (assistant superintendent, foreman, or similar).
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and understand trade sequencing.
• Strong organization and communication skills with professional issue resolution.
• OSHA 30-hour construction training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations, subcontractor coordination, deliveries, equipment, and housekeeping.
• Reinforce safety requirements and address unsafe conditions promptly.
• Review drawings and submittals to verify work meets project requirements.
• Maintain look-ahead schedules, monitor progress, and flag issues before delays.
• Coordinate trades, communicate priorities, and follow up on commitments.
• Maintain daily reports, progress photos, manpower records, and field documentation in Procore.
• Lead quality inspections, subcontractor meetings, punch lists, and closeout.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Organization

Safety awareness

Field coordination

Education

Construction management degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Job description

Superintendent I

Powers & Sons Construction

Indianapolis, Indiana | Full-time | On-site

Powers & Sons Construction is hiring a Superintendent I to support field operations for projects managed by our Indianapolis office. Working alongside the Project Manager, you will help coordinate trades, maintain safe and organized jobsites, track progress, and deliver quality work from mobilization through closeout.

Founded in 1967, Powers & Sons is a third-generation, family-owned general contractor and construction management firm. Our portfolio includes commercial, education, healthcare, cultural, public-sector, and multifamily projects.

The Opportunity

This role is suited to a construction professional ready to take greater ownership in the field. You will lead assigned areas or phases of work while developing the planning, coordination, and leadership skills needed to grow into a Superintendent role.

Responsibilities

Lead daily field operations, including subcontractor coordination, deliveries, equipment, site access, and housekeeping.

Reinforce project safety requirements, identify unsafe conditions, and help ensure corrective actions are addressed promptly.

Review drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and updates to help confirm work meets project requirements.

Look-ahead schedules, monitor daily progress, and flag labor, material, or coordination issues before they delay work.

Coordinate assigned work areas and trades, communicate priorities, and follow up on commitments.

Maintain accurate daily reports, progress photos, manpower records, and other field documentation in Procore.

Help identify drawing conflicts and field questions, and coordinate resolution with the Project Manager.

Lead quality inspections, subcontractor meetings, punch lists, and project closeout.

Qualifications

Experience in commercial construction through an assistant superintendent, field engineer, foreman, or comparable field role; 2-5 years preferred.

Ability to read construction drawings and specifications, with a working understanding of trade sequencing and jobsite safety.

Strong organization, follow-through, and communication skills, with the confidence to address issues professionally and ask questions when needed.

Comfort using digital drawings, email, and field reporting tools; Procore experience preferred.

A degree in construction management or a related field is preferred. Equivalent hands-on construction experience is valued.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction training preferred.

Work Environment

This is a field-based position supporting the Indianapolis office and assigned project sites. Work includes regular site walks, outdoor conditions, required protective equipment, and schedules that may include early starts or occasional extended hours based on project needs.