Field Superintendent – High Rise Construction Project

Horizon Construction Group • St. Joseph, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Construction Group is seeking an experienced Field Superintendent to lead field operations for a complex high-rise project in St. Joseph, Michigan. This is a key site leadership role for a seasoned construction professional who thrives on tight logistics, complex sequencing, and high-quality execution from the ground up. The project is a seven-story high-rise with wood and concrete construction, featuring post-tension concrete and two underground levels. The site conditions are tight, requiring strong coordination, planning, and daily field leadership. The project duration is approximately 22 months, with shoring beginning in September. Following this project, future project support is expected to be based in Michigan, Indiana, and northeastern IL. Candidates open to traveling for other Midwest projects will be well-positioned for long-term opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Field Superintendent or Construction Superintendent on large commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, high-rise, or similarly complex projects.
• Strong experience with concrete structures; post-tension concrete experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with underground construction, shoring, tight-site logistics, and multi-story construction is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, schedules, shop drawings, and construction documents.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, safety requirements, and quality control.
• Confident leadership style with the ability to hold teams accountable while building strong working relationships.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, planning, and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations and coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, suppliers, inspectors, and project staff.
• Drive the project schedule through strong short-interval planning, sequencing, and proactive issue resolution.
• Oversee construction activities related to shoring, underground levels, post-tension concrete, wood framing, building systems, and finish progression.
• Manage jobsite logistics on a tight site, including access, staging, deliveries, safety, and workflow coordination.
• Maintain high standards for safety, quality, documentation, communication, and jobsite cleanliness.
• Partner closely with the Project Manager and project team to identify risks, remove obstacles, and keep the project moving forward.
• Lead coordination meetings, daily huddles, inspections, punch walks, and field communication with professionalism and urgency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed