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Superintendent

Indianapolis, Indiana Permanent USD110,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
Take ownership of field operations for high-impact, ground-up construction projects, leading site execution, driving schedules, and coordinating subcontractors to deliver results from groundbreaking through completion. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role on complex commercial and industrial builds, collaborate with top-tier project teams, and bring ambitious projects to life while setting the standard for safety, quality, and execution excellence.
  • Build Landmark $20M+ Projects with an ENR-Ranked Industry Leader
  • $300M+ Annual Revenue Company with the Resources of a National Builder

About Our Client

My client is a well-established, ENR-ranked general contractor with more than 100 years of industry experience and a strong national presence. Generating approximately $300 million in annual revenue, the company has built a reputation for delivering complex, high-profile industrial builds. The Indianapolis office is experiencing significant growth, backed by an $80M+ near-term backlog and approximately $250M in planned work over the next two years, providing exceptional stability and long-term opportunity. With a primary focus on large-scale industrial and manufacturing construction, typical project values exceed $20M and are supported by extensive self-perform capabilities in concrete, carpentry, demolition, excavation, and general trades. Despite its continued growth, the company has maintained a collaborative, team-oriented culture where employees are empowered with ownership, supported by experienced local leadership, and given clear opportunities for long-term career advancement.

Job Description

The Superintendent's Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all field operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.
  • Develop and maintain cost-loaded project schedules to track progress and meet key milestones.
  • Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and project documentation, including drawings and specifications.
  • Manage field labor and equipment costs while assisting with monthly cost projections and forecasting.
  • Identify project risks proactively and implement solutions to minimize schedule and budget impacts.
  • Interpret contract documents, plans, and specifications to anticipate issues and maintain compliance.
  • Enforce quality standards by coordinating expectations with subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
  • Maintain an organized, clean, and safety-focused job site.
  • Support the Project Manager with monthly pay applications and project billing documentation.
  • Prepare and maintain daily reports documenting job site activities, progress, manpower, and project conditions.

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

The Successful Superintendent:

  • 5+ years of experience serving as the Lead Superintendent on ground-up commercial or industrial construction projects.
  • Strong concrete construction experience is required, including oversight of structural concrete operations, sequencing, and coordination with self-perform crews and subcontractors.
  • Experience leading and coordinating self-perform crews is preferred but not required.
  • Proficient in developing and managing 3- to 6-week look-ahead schedules; experience managing or updating master project schedules is a plus.
  • Background managing industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, education, or commercial construction projects.
  • Proven success overseeing projects valued at $10M+ from sitework through project completion.



What's on Offer

What's on the Offer for the Superintendent:

  • Competitive base salary up to $120K+, based on experience.
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, plus a gas card.
  • Clear opportunities for career growth and advancement.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Profit-sharing program.
  • Paid maternity leave (8 weeks) and paternity leave (4 weeks).
  • Employee referral bonus program.
  • Quarterly company events and team-building activities.
  • Paid company holidays (10 annually).

Directly reach out to Caroline Cooper for more details. Call or text (317) 662-0895

Contact
Caroline Cooper
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7078894

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Indianapolis
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Caroline Cooper
Job Reference
JN-082026-7078894
 

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