Senior Superintendent - Mission Critical

Findorff Current Openings • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

Findorff is seeking a Senior Superintendent to direct field operations on complex mission-critical or data center projects. The role leads site execution by managing schedules, labor, and cost outcomes; supervising field personnel and subcontractors; building strong relationships across project teams; and contributing to company training and subject-matter development. The Senior Superintendent is responsible for safe, timely, budget-conscious, high-quality project delivery, including planning, coordination, site operations, commissioning, and turnover. The position also mentors Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and other field staff.

Findorff is a commercial construction company founded in 1890, based in Wisconsin, and building throughout the U.S. Its work spans healthcare, science and technology, industrial, and other sectors. Findorff describes its culture as people-first, grounded in respect, collaboration, and doing the right thing, and provides equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience with progressive field leadership responsibilities.
• Experience overseeing projects valued at $30M+ and coordinating multiple project teams, superintendents, and trade partners.
• Deep understanding of mission-critical construction, including testing and commissioning processes, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), MEP systems, and operational readiness requirements.
• Ability to lead diverse field teams while maintaining exceptional standards for safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.
• Strong relationship-building skills with owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, and internal project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for mission-critical and data center projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Develop, manage, and communicate project schedules while coordinating project teams, trade partners, vendors, and suppliers.
• Oversee site logistics, workforce planning, construction sequencing, and daily operations to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Partner with Project Managers, owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to identify and resolve project challenges.
• Enforce company policies, regulatory requirements, and project-specific safety plans while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Manage quality control, startup, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Mentor and develop Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and field staff, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Manage projects involving multiple superintendents to ensure alignment, collaboration, and successful delivery.
• Contribute to company training and subject-matter development.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP.
• Stable, predictable backlog driven by long-term client relationships; over 90% of work is with repeat clients.
• Diverse portfolio offering experience across multiple market sectors.
• Competitive compensation package.
• 401(k) with contributions.
• Profit sharing.
• Generous PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• Career development support.

What This Job Offers

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