Southland Industries Inc.

Mission Critical Superintendent

Southland Industries Inc. • $100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; construction management, engineering or related degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of construction field leadership experience with a general contractor or complex trade contractor.
  • OSHA 30 certification required.
  • Industrial and modular construction experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven leadership on large, complex, multi-trade projects, especially in mission-critical settings.
  • Deep understanding of construction sequencing, project schedules, and safety standards.
  • Experience with Takt planning and large-scale project reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily jobsite operations and field strategy, focusing on logistics and productivity.
  • Own execution of project schedules and manage trade sequencing and constraints.
  • Ensure jobsite safety and compliance with regulations and proactive hazard prevention.
  • Coordinate multi-trade subcontractor activities, with a focus on MEP systems and quality management.
  • Oversee quality management processes including inspections and deficiency tracking.
  • Lead constructability reviews during preconstruction phases to address risks and gaps.
  • Serve as the lead field representative and coach team members for effective execution.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match and immediate 100% vesting.
  • 100% employee-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Annual performance-based bonus program.
  • Disability income protection and various insurance options.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care.
  • Paid parental leave and generous personal leave policies.
  • Extensive training and development opportunities, including company-paid professional memberships.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

The Superintendent is the senior field leader responsible for safe, coordinated, high-quality and timely execution on large, complex or high-risk construction projects. This role owns field strategy, jobsite safety, quality, schedule performance, subcontractor coordination, field team leadership and constructability planning and drives successful delivery from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.

Position Details
  • Lead overall field strategy and daily jobsite operations, including logistics, staffing and manpower planning, deliveries, access, inspections, productivity, work sequencing and site-wide coordination.
  • Own field execution of the project schedule, including milestones, short-interval and look-ahead plans, trade sequencing, constraints, handoffs and recovery plans; coordinate the Prime Integrator's Takt Schedule and MOD Plan with the general contractor's CPM schedule.
  • Lead jobsite safety expectations and ensure proactive planning, regulatory compliance, accountability, hazard correction and incident-prevention actions are consistently applied.
  • Lead multi-trade subcontractor coordination with particular attention to MEP systems, architectural and structural interfaces, equipment access, inspections, startup, commissioning and turnover.
  • Oversee field quality management, including acceptance planning, first-work-in-place reviews, inspections, deficiency tracking, rework prevention, punch list completion and quality documentation.
  • Partner during preconstruction and lead constructability and field-planning reviews; identify and resolve scope gaps, system-interface issues, procurement constraints, access concerns and sequencing risks.
  • Lead, coach and develop assistant superintendents, area superintendents, foremen, field engineers and other field team members; serve as the senior field representative with project stakeholders.
  • Ensure complete and accurate field documentation and lead or oversee commissioning, testing, system startup, turnover, owner training, closeout documentation and final completion.
  • Make independent day-to-day field decisions within contract requirements, approved project plans and delegated authority. Direct field execution and corrective actions, recommends recovery or mitigation plans and partners with the Construction Manager on decisions with material cost, scope, schedule, contractual or client impact.
  • May directly or indirectly lead assistant superintendents, area superintendents, foremen, field engineers and other field team members. Establish performance expectations, provide coaching and development, support staffing decisions and hold internal teams and trade partners accountable for safe and effective execution.

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; construction management, engineering or related degree or coursework is preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of construction field leadership experience, preferably with a general contractor, prime integrator or complex trade contractor.
  • OSHA 30 certification required.
  • Industrial construction and modular construction experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success leading large, complex, multi-trade or high-risk data center, manufacturing, mission critical or other technically complex projects.
  • Deep knowledge of construction sequencing, project schedules, contract documents, site logistics, safety, quality, constructability and field productivity.
  • Ability to lead field strategy and subcontractor performance across multiple trades, scopes and project phases.
  • Significant knowledge of MEP coordination, system interfaces, equipment access, startup, commissioning and turnover requirements.
  • Experience with Takt planning, modular planning, CPM schedule integration, pull planning, recovery planning and large-scale project reporting.
  • Strong leadership presence, communication, influence, judgment, accountability and client orientation.
  • Proficiency with construction technology for field documentation, schedule management, model coordination, quality, commissioning and closeout.
  • Regularly visit active construction areas; walk and stand for extended periods; climb stairs and ladders; navigate uneven surfaces and tight quarters; and work safely near construction materials, equipment, noise, dust and changing weather conditions. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and travel to assigned project locations as required.
  • Role is fully on-site

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
  • Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability income protection insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
  • Wellness benefits


About Southland Industries Inc.

Southland Industries is a construction company that specializes in designing, building, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Southland Industries has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 3,000 people. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, government, and data centers. Southland Industries is committed to sustainability and has implemented green building practices in many of its projects.
Learn more about Southland Industries Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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