Superintendent - Industrial Division

The-Ruhlin-Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k match

Bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

Paid vacation

Sick days

Job summary

The Ruhlin Company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Superintendent for its Industrial Division to direct field construction activities and coordinate direct-hire personnel and subcontractors. This leadership role focuses on keeping projects on schedule, within budget, and aligned with safety and quality goals.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and at least five years of supervisory experience, with strong scheduling, cost control, and safety skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of supervisory experience in construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Advanced knowledge of construction scheduling and cost control.
• Strong organization, leadership and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise all construction activities, including methods, sequencing, manpower, materials and schedule.
• Manage day-to-day field operations and generate daily job reports.
• Contribute to cost and schedule forecasts and verify progress.
• Coordinate with crafts, departments, and other contractors to support the project schedule.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and safety programs.
• Lead safety inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare for and participate in job status meetings.
• Train project personnel and foster continuous improvement.
• Oversee project close-out and punch list completion.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Reading construction documents

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Ruhlin Company

Superintendent - Industrial Division

Columbus, OH 43230

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire a Superintendent for its Industrial Division.

Position Summary: Directs the field construction activities and is responsible for coordinating the efforts of all direct-hire job personnel and subcontractors.

Expected Outcomes:

• Assigned projects are completed on time, under budget and at a profit.
• Safety, EEO and quality goals are achieved.
• Clients are satisfied with project results.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan and supervise all activities including determining method of construction, sequencing, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, and work schedule.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the construction operation; create daily job reports.
• Provide input to cost and schedule forecasts; verify work progress.
• Participate in the negotiation of claims and changes.
• Coordinate with different crafts, departments, or other contractors to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support project activities and project schedule.
• Liaise with owner's representatives (engineering, estimating, and planning) to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
• Assist in resolving field construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.)
• Monitor craft and subcontractor compliance with project safety program requirements; perform weekly safety inspections and toolbox talks; document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Assist in performing incident and/or accident investigations and follow-up.
• Maintain staffing levels that contribute to EEO goals for minorities and females.
• Prepare for and attend job status meetings.
• Train project employees.
• Create improved methods to accomplish tasks.
• Perform project close-out and ensure punch list is completed in a timely manner.
• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.

Reporting to this position: Project Engineer, Foreman

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of supervisory experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Advanced knowledge of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and supervise large groups of employees.
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, leadership, and decision‑making abilities.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

About The Ruhlin Company

The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. Since 1915, we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Client satisfaction is the bedrock of our reputation, earned through innovative construction technology, experienced leadership and an unswervng commitment to quality. Today Ruhlin enjoys a national reputation as a construction services leader. From bridges to buildings, client success is built in.

Ruhlin offers an array of comprehensive services from General Contracting and Construction Management to Design-Build. Our diverse team of talented project managers and construction experts offers decades of experience providing successful projects that meet or exceed our clients' expectations.

Our experience includes facilities for education, healthcare, parking decks, historical renovation, industrial, governmental and municipal buildings, energy conservation and alternative energy generation, structural erection, heavy civil projects, bridges, dams, highways and transportation infrastructure.

As construction methods evolve, so does The Ruhlin Company. Our in-house professionals are well versed in Sustainable Construction as well as USGBC LEED Design and Construction requirements. Ruhlin currently has several LEED Accredited Professionals (AP) on staff and is committed to accreditation of all of our project staff in the LEED process. We are dedicated to improving our sustainable construction processes while Conserving, Protecting and Constructing Sustainable facilities.

The Ruhlin Company was establishedover 100 years ago and has become one of Ohio’s most recognized General Contractors, Construction Managers and Design-Builder firms.

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), 401k employer match, Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, paid vacation and sick days.

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age (age 40 or older), color, disability or handicap, veteran/military status, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other characterichen protected by applicable law.