Superintendent, Commercial Construction

Pepper Construction

$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience leading commercial construction projects
  • Strong understanding of construction practices and safety standards
  • Proven leadership and team-building skills
  • Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience managing projects around $10M+
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or equivalent experience preferred
  • 15+ years of progressive field leadership experience for Senior Superintendents

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of field operations from preconstruction to project closeout
  • Establish and maintain safety-first culture on job sites
  • Develop and oversee project schedules with short-term planning
  • Coordinate and manage subcontractors and onsite teams
  • Ensure high standards for quality, production, and daily operations
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, Owners, and design partners
  • Proactively identify and resolve field issues
  • Manage performance of labor, equipment, and materials
  • Mentor junior Superintendents and field staff
  • Represent company values and professionalism on site

Benefits

  • Family-owned culture promoting long-term job stability
  • Engagement in challenging, high-profile commercial projects
  • Strong emphasis on safety, quality, and employee development
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages
Full Job Description
Lead landmark commercial construction projects across Wisconsin with a commercial builder known for strong teams, trusted relationships, and doing work the right way. Pepper Construction Wisconsin is hiring experienced Superintendents in Madison and Milwaukee.

This is an opportunity to join a respected, family-owned builder known for tackling challenging work, developing great people, and delivering projects the right way. Our Superintendents are builders, leaders, problem-solvers, and culture-setters who drive project success through safety, planning, accountability, and collaboration.

At Pepper, we live our values every day: We do the right thing. We find a way. We care.

What You'll Do
  • Lead all field operations from preconstruction through closeout
  • Build and maintain safe, high-performing jobsites where safety is never compromised
  • Develop and manage project schedules, including short-interval planning
  • Coordinate and direct subcontractors and field teams
  • Drive quality, production, sequencing, and daily execution
  • Partner closely with Project Managers, Owners, Architects, Engineers, and trade partners
  • Anticipate and resolve field challenges proactively and professionally
  • Manage labor, equipment, and material performance to achieve project goals
  • Mentor and develop other Superintendents and field staff
  • Represent Pepper with professionalism and integrity on every project

What We're Looking For
  • Proven experience leading commercial construction projects in the field
  • Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, and safety practices
  • Ability to lead teams, build trust, and hold high standards
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing projects approximately $10M+ preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or equivalent field experience preferred
  • Senior Superintendent candidates typically bring 15+ years of progressively responsible field leadership experience

Why Pepper
  • Family-owned culture with long-term stability
  • Challenging, high-profile commercial projects
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and employee development
  • Collaborative teams that value respect, accountability, and craftsmanship
  • Competitive compensation, incentive opportunities, and comprehensive benefits

If you are a construction leader who takes pride in building great projects and developing great teams, we'd like to connect with you.

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