Superintendent | Mission Critical

Brinkmann Constructors; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee ownership (ESOP)

Annual bonus program

Company-contributed 401K

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid parental leave

Work-life balance

Paid holidays

Paid birthday off

Service awards with paid sabbaticals

Job summary

Brinkmann Constructors in Chesterfield, MO, is seeking an experienced Mission Critical Superintendent to oversee complex construction projects. This role involves managing daily field operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in similar roles and strong leadership skills. Brinkmann offers competitive salaries, employee ownership, and a commitment to health and wellness for its team members.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Superintendent on large, complex commercial projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary field teams in high-pressure environments.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, logistics, and risk management.
• Experience working alongside MEP leaders on complex projects preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day‑to‑day field operations for mission‑critical construction projects.
• Manage and coordinate site development and construction activities.
• Establish site logistics and workforce coordination strategies.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits.
• Coordinate complex construction sequencing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Risk management

Construction sequencing

Job description

Overview

The Mission Critical Superintendent is responsible for the overall on‑site execution of complex, high‑reliability construction projects where schedule discipline, quality, and system performance are paramount. This role leads all field operations—civil, structural, architectural, and MEP—while coordinating closely with Project Managers and MEP leadership to deliver facilities built for continuous operation and zero tolerance for failure.

The Superintendent establishes the pace, culture, and expectations on site, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and to Brinkmann’s highest standards from mobilization through final turnover.

At Brinkmann Constructors, we don't just build buildings-we build community, relationships, and a team that inspires confidence. It's the passion and expertise of our employee-owners that drive our success, pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the construction industry. By joining our team, you can deliver outstanding results with an industry leader while building your career. Together, let's build a future we can be proud of and make a difference, one construction project at a time. Our purpose is people. Our passion is building.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day‑to‑day field operations for mission‑critical construction projects.
• Manage and coordinate site development, core and shell construction, and building envelope activities to ensure quality, schedule, and safety compliance.
• Establish site logistics, phasing plans, and workforce coordination strategies.
• Maintain ownership of jobsite execution, productivity, and accountability.
• Champion a safety‑first culture across all trades and scopes of work.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and daily safety planning.
• Enforce quality standards across structural, architectural, and MEP work.
• Coordinate complex construction sequencing across multiple scopes.
• Partner with MEP Superintendents and Project Managers to manage system integration risks.
• Support system readiness, testing, and turnover activities as required.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules and look‑ahead plans.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and pull planning sessions.
• Identify schedule risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and support Assistant Superintendents and field staff.
• Build strong trade partner relationships based on accountability and trust.
• Promote Brinkmann’s culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Superintendent on large, complex commercial or mission‑critical projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary field teams in high‑pressure environments.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, logistics, and risk management.
• Experience working alongside MEP leaders on technically complex projects preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Working Conditions:

• The Superintendent’s work is primarily performed outdoors in various weather conditions with exposure to health or safety hazards, including noise levels may ranging from moderate to loud.
• Physical effort is required, including the handling of objects up to 50 pounds and frequent standing, walking, sitting, talking and/or hearing.
• While performing the essential functions of this position, the individual may use hands to handle, control or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend kneel, crouch and/or crawl.
• Individual work location will change or vary and/or position may require travel.
• Environment will be demanding and fast paced; number of hours typically worked in a workweek may exceed 40 hours per week.

At Brinkmann Constructors, our passion for people means investing in their financial, mental, and physical well‑being. Which is why we strive to provide our employee owners with comprehensive and cost‑effective options that reflect Brinkmann’s commitment to health and wellness.

WE BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

• 100% employee ownership (ESOP)
• annual bonus program
• company-contributed 401K
• competitive salary with annual merit increase

WE BUILD YOUR CAREER

• continuing education reimbursement
• performance tools for added clarity of expectations and responsibilities
• annual performance reviews
• dedicated ambassador for assimilation into Brinkmann culture

WE BUILD YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA
• paid parental leave
• work‑life balance
• seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you
• paid birthday off
• family‑friendly work environment
• service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses
• a positive and collaborative work environment
• healthy lifestyle rewards

WE BUILD COMMUNITY

• community involvement
• team building events
• local volunteer opportunities
• non‑profit support and fundraising

No agency submissions will be accepted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.