Senior Superintendent- Commercial
About The Position
A well-established, family-owned and operated commercial construction company is looking for a Senior Superintendent to lead large-scale ground-up projects across the Memphis area. This company has built an outstanding reputation over many years through strong relationships, repeat business, and a people-first culture — offering the stability of an established builder with the growth and excitement of a company continuing to expand. This is a fully onsite position dedicated to one project at a time — allowing you to stay focused, lead effectively, and deliver projects successfully without being stretched across multiple jobsites.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience as a Lead Superintendent
- Proven success leading commercial construction projects from the field
- Experience managing projects valued at $10M+
- Strong background in ground-up commercial construction
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to keep teams aligned, accountable, and on schedule
- Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing and/or school project experience preferred
- Has steadily progressed throughout their career — starting on smaller projects early on and growing into successfully leading large-scale commercial builds valued at $20M+
- Respected in the field, thrives in a leadership role, and knows how to keep complex projects running smoothly while building strong relationships with teams, subcontractors, and ownership alike.
Responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day field operations on large-scale commercial construction projects
- Run and coordinate all subcontractors, vendors, and on-site trades
- Oversee Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, laborers, and carpenters
- Drive scheduling, sequencing, and overall project execution from groundbreaking through closeout
- Maintain high standards for quality, safety, and production
- Solve field challenges proactively to keep projects moving forward
- Partner closely with Field Operations leadership and project teams
- Oversee projects typically around $20M+ in value
- Stay dedicated to one project at a time with project durations ranging from 12–36 months
- Lead exciting ground-up commercial projects, including upcoming manufacturing and educational/school builds
Benefits
- $120K–$160K base salary DOE
- Bonus potential up to 25%
- Generous benefits package
- PTO +paid holidays
- Car allowance/gas card
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
