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Construction Superintendent / Senior Superintendent

Engtal, Columbus, OH, United States


Construction Superintendent / Senior Superintendent - Commercial Projects Columbus, OH $115K–$160K + Bonus + Profit Sharing Vehicle Allowance OR Company Truck (dependent on level)

About the Opportunity Our client is a highly respected top-tier general contractor with a strong footprint across the Columbus commercial construction market and a long-standing reputation for delivering complex projects through well-supported field teams.

They are seeking a

Superintendent / Senior Superintendent

to lead upcoming ground-up projects typically ranging from

$50M–$80M+ , with work spanning large commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and other high-profile local developments.

This opportunity is especially attractive for someone who values organized jobs, strong internal support, and a leadership team that prioritizes

internal growth, thoughtful staffing, and long-term project stability

rather than reactive hiring.

Key Responsibilities Lead all on-site field operations from mobilization through turnover and closeout Manage subcontractor sequencing, day-to-day site coordination, quality control, and overall jobsite execution Drive project schedule performance through look-ahead planning and proactive field leadership Maintain strong safety standards and ensure compliance across all trades and site activity Partner closely with Project Management to maintain clear communication between field and office Coordinate inspections, owner walkthroughs, punch list activity, and final delivery Identify and resolve field conflicts early to keep work moving efficiently Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and developing field staff

Preferred Background 5+ years of Superintendent experience with a General Contractor / Construction Manager Experience leading ground-up commercial projects, ideally

$30M+ Background across commercial, healthcare, higher education, public, or industrial work strongly valued Proven ability to run organized, schedule-driven jobsites with strong subcontractor accountability Comfortable leading larger teams and communicating effectively with owners, design teams, and internal leadership Procore or similar construction software experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $115K–$160K+ depending on experience and project scope Annual bonus + profit sharing Vehicle allowance OR company truck Comprehensive health benefits 401(k) match PTO Strong long-term advancement opportunity within an established Columbus builder

Why People Tend to Look Closely at This One Fully staffed projects with strong PM support Organized preconstruction handoff before field ramp-up Multi-year Columbus backlog already secured Promote-from-within leadership philosophy Strong reputation for retaining top field talent