Superintendent I

Powers-; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Powers & Sons Construction, based in Indianapolis, invites applications for a Superintendent I to support field operations on projects managed by our Indianapolis office. You will work with the Project Manager to 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 handling commercial, education, healthcare, cultural,

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of commercial construction experience preferred.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specs.
• Strong organization, follow-through and communication skills.
• Comfort using digital drawings, email, and field reporting tools; Procore experience preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour construction training preferred.
• Degree in construction management or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations, coordinating trades, deliveries, equipment, site access, and housekeeping.
• Reinforce project safety requirements and address unsafe conditions promptly.
• Review drawings, specs, approved submittals, and updates to ensure work meets requirements.
• Monitor look-ahead schedules and daily progress; flag labor, material, or coordination issues early.
• Coordinate assigned work areas and trades, communicate priorities, and follow up on commitments.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, progress photos, manpower records, and field documentation in Procore.
• Identify drawing conflicts and coordinate resolution with the Project Manager.
• Lead quality inspections, subcontractor meetings, punch lists, and project closeout.

Skills

Field coordination

Safety awareness

Communication

Reading drawings

Procore

Education

Construction management degree

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.