Superintendent - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is seeking a Superintendent to join the team in Newport, KY. The role focuses on supervising field operations, driving projects to successful completion in a safe, quality-driven environment.

You will oversee scheduling, cost management, and collaboration with project stakeholders, with an emphasis on leadership, communication, and delivering customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Advanced training in construction management preferred.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled with technology.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Understand drawings, specification, and terms/conditions of owner contract and subcontracts.
• Develop and maintains site logistics.
• Drive project schedule including day to day supervision and coordination of construction activities.
• Monitor & control costs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Skills

Construction experience

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Technology proficiency

Job description

Location: Newport, KY, United States
Company: EGC
Date Posted: Oct 22, 2026

EGCConstruction, an operating unitof Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking a Superintendent to join the team.

EGC Construction Co. employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety,qualityand customer satisfaction. We offer general,commercialand industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights, pipefittersand structural steel detailers. EGC is proud to be part of the Messer Construction family ofcompanies,and we are committed to building what matters most for our customers and transforming the communities in which we live.

The primary responsibility of this position is to supervise and coordinate field operations, driving projects to successful completion through a safe work environment, quality construction, effective planning & scheduling, cost management, collaboration with project stakeholders, and superior customer service. The candidate must havedemonstratedfamiliarity with the construction industry andpossessa desire for growth, long-term thinking, and relationship building skills.

What You Will Do:

• Understand drawings, specification, and terms/conditions of owner contract and subcontracts


• Develop andmaintainsitelogistics


• Drive project schedule including day to day supervision and coordination of construction activities


• Monitor & control costs


• Perform other duties and responsibilities asrequired

What You Will Bring:

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience


• Advanced training in construction management preferred


• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills


• Skilled with technology


• Ability to work non-traditional hours

EGC is a merit shop contractor supporting a Team working environment. All Team members will berequiredfrom time to time to perform other duties they are qualified to perform, outside of this job description and their normal work function.

All EGC employeesare required tocomply withour Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment.EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

EGC Construction does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexualorientationor gender identity.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.