Project Superintendent

Powers & Sons Construction•Indianapolis, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Powers & Sons Construction is hiring a Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations for projects across the greater Indianapolis area. The role coordinates subcontractors and trades, maintains safe and organized jobsites, manages construction schedules, and delivers quality work from mobilization through closeout. The Superintendent works closely with the Project Manager to turn project plans into coordinated daily execution. The company seeks a field leader who plans ahead, communicates clearly, holds trade partners accountable, and addresses problems before they affect the next phase of work. The position is on-site at assigned project locations throughout the greater Indianapolis area. Powers & Sons Construction is a third-generation, family-owned general contractor and construction management firm founded in 1967. Its portfolio includes commercial, education, healthcare, cultural, public-sector, and multifamily projects, with a commitment to safety, accountability, and the communities where it builds.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading commercial, institutional, or multifamily building construction as a Superintendent or comparable field leader.
Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and building systems through substantial completion and closeout.
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, drawings, specifications, and quality control.
Ability to build practical work plans, identify constraints, and hold teams accountable for commitments.
Working knowledge of construction safety requirements and ability to lead a consistent site safety program.
Clear communication, sound judgment, and accurate project documentation.
Experience using construction management software for drawings, daily reports, RFIs, and punch lists.
Ability to work on-site at assigned project locations throughout the greater Indianapolis area.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years in a Superintendent role preferred.
Procore experience.
Ground-up construction and renovation experience.
Experience coordinating multiple trade partners.
Experience working in occupied facilities or on projects requiring phased construction.
OSHA 30-hour Construction training.
Relevant trade experience, apprenticeship training, or construction-related education; a four-year degree is not required.

Responsibilities

Lead daily site operations and coordinate subcontractors, trades, deliveries, equipment, and site logistics.
Establish and enforce project safety expectations, conduct site observations, and ensure hazards and unsafe conditions are addressed promptly.
Develop and maintain short-term look-ahead schedules aligned with the overall project schedule.
Lead subcontractor coordination meetings, communicate priorities, and track commitments.
Review drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and RFIs to identify conflicts and confirm field work meets project requirements.
Coordinate architectural, structural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work across trades.
Monitor workmanship throughout construction and apply Powers & Sons’ Z-PRIDE approach through regular inspections, self-correction, and early resolution of deficiencies.
Coordinate inspections, testing, and required approvals with the project team and applicable authorities.
Maintain accurate daily reports, progress photos, manpower records, and documentation of field conditions.
Partner with the Project Manager to address schedule risks, scope changes, material availability, and cost impacts.
Coordinate punch-list completion, startup and commissioning activities, and project turnover.
Provide clear direction and support to assigned field staff while maintaining professional relationships with owners, designers, and trade partners.