Superintendent | Industrial & Commercial Design-Build

Michael Page US; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Michael Page US is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations on industrial and commercial projects in Wisconsin. You will lead subcontractors, vendors and field personnel to maintain schedule, quality and safety, while coordinating with PMs, architects and engineers on complex builds.

The role offers autonomy, visibility, and a culture with low bureaucracy, reflecting a family-like atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience, with Superintendent or Lead Superintendent experience preferred.
• Strong experience coordinating subcontractors and multiple trades on active construction sites.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret drawings, specifications and project schedules.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to command a jobsite while building strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day field operations from mobilization through project completion.
• Lead subcontractors, vendors and field personnel while maintaining schedule, quality and safety expectations.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, architects, engineers, owners and trade partners.
• Build and maintain project schedules while proactively identifying and resolving issues before they become problems.
• Review drawings, specifications and construction documents to ensure work is being executed correctly.
• Maintain a strong jobsite culture focused on safety, accountability, quality and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Subcontractor coordination

Reading drawings

Safety culture

Communication

Job description

• The #1 Industrial specialized GC in Wisconsin, with 80%+ repeat business
• Average tenure is 8 years i.e. great growth, culture, and pay

About Our Client

A long-established Wisconsin contractor with an exceptional reputation for delivering complex industrial and commercial projects. The business has grown its headcount by 18% over the last two years, supported by strong demand across Wisconsin and an 82% repeat-business rate - one of the strongest indicators of stability and client trust you can find in the market.

They combine the feel of a smaller, family-oriented company with the ability to win major work.

The business runs lean and mean. The GC is highly selective about who joins the team, which means talented people have visibility, influence, and a real voice in how projects are delivered.

There is no unnecessary corporate bureaucracy - you are trusted to make decisions, solve problems and get the job done.

Job Description

• Take ownership of day-to-day field operations from mobilization through project completion.
• Lead subcontractors, vendors and field personnel while maintaining schedule, quality and safety expectations.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, architects, engineers, owners and trade partners.
• Build and maintain project schedules while proactively identifying and resolving issues before they become problems.
• Review drawings, specifications and construction documents to ensure work is being executed correctly.
• Maintain a strong jobsite culture focused on safety, accountability, quality and teamwork.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience, with Superintendent or Lead Superintendent experience preferred.
• Strong experience coordinating subcontractors and multiple trades on active construction sites.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret drawings, specifications and project schedules.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to command a jobsite while building strong relationships.
• A self-starter who thrives with autonomy, accountability and decision-making authority.

What's on Offer

• Strong Project Pipeline: Significant demand across industrial and commercial construction gives Oliver the ability to keep talented people busy and growing.
• Personal Growth: An 18% increase in headcount over two years means a business that is growing and creates opportunities for your career to grow with it.
• Exceptional Stability: 82% repeat business with major repeat clients including TREK and Generac provides the consistency that comes with a highly trusted reputation.
• Lean Team + Autonomy: No layers of corporate red tape. They run lean, and are selective about its people - as they give employees a genuine seat at the table.
• Outstanding Retention: Approximately 8-year average employee tenure speaks directly to the culture, compensation and quality of the organization.
• Work-Life Balance: Typical office hours are 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, but a priority on a family-first culture that not only allows but encourages you to get to kids' sporting events and important family commitments.
• Summer Hours: Employees can get out as early as 3:00 PM on Fridays during the summer.
• Local Work: Projects are Wisconsin-focused, with a typical 90-minute maximum commute, meaning significantly more time at home compared with regional/national GCs.
• Strong Benefits: Competitive benefits package designed to support employees both professionally and personally.
• Bonus + PTO: Strong bonus opportunity, including 10-20% year-end bonus potential for PM-level employees, alongside approximately one month of PTO from day one.
• Growing Market: Wisconsin continues to see strong demand for light industrial, distribution centers and advanced manufacturing facilities, creating a durable pipeline.