Building Construction Superintendent

Prairie Landworks, Inc.

$85K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial or building construction experience
  • Experience leading field operations on subcontractor-driven projects
  • Experience coordinating structural, architectural, and MEP trades
  • Experience overseeing self-performed scopes (concrete, utilities, or site work preferred)
  • Strong understanding of schedule sequencing and field production
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily project field operations and site logistics
  • Coordinate subcontractors and enforce schedule sequencing
  • Oversee self-performed scopes such as concrete, utilities, or site work
  • Read and interpret drawings and specifications
  • Maintain site safety and quality standards
  • Conduct daily planning meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings
  • Monitor schedule progress and proactively address delays

Benefits

  • Work across a variety of commercial, municipal, and industrial projects
  • Target 45-50 hour work week with early Fridays
  • 3 weeks PTO plus 7.5 paid holidays, plus your birthday off after 1 year
  • 90-mile service radius allowing home nightly with rare exceptions
  • Access to late-model equipment and strong office support team
  • Collaborative culture between PM and Superintendent
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Superintendent - General Construction / Building who exemplifies our core values of
  • Grit - We persevere and learn through all challenges.
  • Safety - We are committed to protecting one another.
  • Integrity - We do not sacrifice our moral and ethical code.
  • Relationships - We work together to create greater outcomes.
  • Accountability - We take ownership
How you'll get to contribute:
As Superintendent, you will lead field operations on commercial and municipal building projects while coordinating both subcontracted trades and select self-performed scopes.

Typical projects may include:
  • Commercial buildings
  • Municipal facilities
  • Industrial support buildings
  • Renovations and additions
  • Negotiated and design-build projects

You will be responsible for safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution - ensuring work is completed on schedule and in alignment with plans and specifications.

You will:
  • Lead daily project field operations and site logistics
  • Coordinate subcontractors and enforce schedule sequencing
  • Oversee self-performed scopes such as concrete, utilities, or site work
  • Read and interpret drawings and specifications
  • Maintain site safety and quality standards
  • Conduct daily planning meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings
  • Monitor schedule progress and proactively address delays
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers on cost and schedule alignment
  • Maintain daily reports and field documentation

This role requires strong field presence, organization, and accountability.
What you'll get to develop:Building Systems Leadership
  • Structural and architectural coordination
  • MEP trade sequencing
  • Inspection readiness and quality control
  • Site logistics and phasing management
Field Culture & Team Development
  • Develop foremen and trade relationships
  • Strengthen communication between office and field
  • Reinforce safety and accountability standards
Operational Improvement
  • Improve daily planning discipline
  • Reduce rework through better coordination
  • Strengthen schedule reliability
About you:
You have:
  • 5+ years of commercial or building construction experience
  • Experience leading field operations on subcontractor-driven projects
  • Experience coordinating structural, architectural, and MEP trades
  • Experience overseeing self-performed scopes (concrete, utilities, or site work preferred)
  • Strong understanding of schedule sequencing and field production
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings


You are authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and can pass a background and driving record check.

You are:
  • A field leader first
  • Organized and proactive
  • Firm but fair - warm, but not soft
  • Comfortable holding subcontractors accountable
  • Safety-focused and detail-oriented
  • Calm under pressure and solution-oriented

Even better (but not required):
  • Experience in structural concrete
  • Experience with municipal or public facility projects
  • Experience on industrial or manufacturing sites
  • Experience coordinating structural concrete
  • Familiarity with HCSS daily reporting systems
  • Familiarity with GPS machine control
What's in it for you:Variety

You'll work across commercial, municipal, and industrial building projects - not repetitive subdivision or tenant-finish-only work.Balance
  • Target 45-50 hour work week
  • Early Fridays
  • 3 weeks PTO + 7.5 paid holidays, plus your birthday off after 1 year
  • 90-mile service radius - home nightly with rare exceptions
Equipment & Support
  • Late-model equipment
  • Strong office support team
  • Collaborative culture between PM and Superintendent
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary range: $85,000 - $110,000 DOE
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (minimum 60% company paid)
  • 401K / Roth with 4% match
  • Boot allowance after 1 year
  • Supplemental voluntary benefits

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