Field Superintendent – High Rise Construction Project
About The Position
Horizon Construction Group, a highly-ranked contractor, is seeking an experienced Field Superintendent for a complex high-rise project in St. Joseph, Michigan. This role involves leading field operations for a seven-story wood and concrete structure with post-tension concrete and two underground levels. The project requires strong coordination and planning due to tight site conditions and is expected to last approximately 22 months. This is a key site leadership position, with the expectation to be the site Lead, overseeing three superintendents at peak activity. Future project support is anticipated in Michigan, Indiana, and northeastern Illinois, with travel for Midwest projects being a plus 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.
Nice To Haves
- Post-tension concrete experience
- Experience with underground construction, shoring, tight-site logistics, and multi-story construction
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
