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Lead Field Superintendent

Horizon Construction Group, Inc., Oak Creek, WI, United States


With nearly

40 years

of construction and development experience, Horizon delivers large-scale

multifamily housing

and mixed‑use communities across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan. In 2024, we set a company record by breaking ground on

2,900 multifamily units

across the Midwest and earned recognition as a

Top 25 Builder

by the National Multifamily Housing Council (Ranked

#15 ). Lead Field Superintendent – Multifamily Construction (Oak Creek and Racine)

Your first project as a

Lead Field Superintendent

would be in Oak Creek or Racine, WI for a $40M project with an 18‑month schedule. These projects have a late summer start and we would like you to join us now for training and onboarding. The projects are generally 280 units with multiple buildings including club house and pool along with full site development. As the leader on site, you will own the daily plan, coordinate structural/MEP trades, and drive the construction schedule from start‑up through turnover. You’ll set the pace for safety, quality, and productivity—partnering with the Project Manager, inspectors, and subcontractors to solve problems quickly and keep the build moving. Leadership

You’ll lead and develop the on‑site team—setting clear expectations, coaching field staff and trade partners, and building a high‑accountability culture centered on safety, quality, and schedule performance. Horizon supports your growth through our Lead Training program, which strengthens core superintendent leadership skills like communication, documentation, employee management, and field operations best practices. What You’ll Bring

Proven superintendent experience leading multifamily or large‑scale commercial construction projects. Strong working knowledge of schedules, quality control, punch list/turnover, and subcontractor management. Comfortable reading plans/specs and driving field coordination through RFIs and constructability solutions. Safety‑first leader with consistent, documented jobsite safety practices. Requirements

Minimum of ten years of experience in construction, including large‑scale multi‑family residential and/or commercial construction. OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR certification required or obtainable upon employment. Familiarity with all facets of construction, including earthwork, drainage, framing, finishes and all mechanicals. High degree of construction field expertise. Ability to supervise, teach and motivate staff; willingness to perform any required task and possess good safety habits. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with other members of the construction department and with third‑party contractors, tradesmen, company owners, managers, and office team members. Strong organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects and meet critical time deadlines. Problem‑solving ability.

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