Superintendent I

Powers & Sons Construction • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Powers & Sons Construction is hiring a Superintendent I to support field operations for projects managed by its Indianapolis office. Working alongside the Project Manager, this role helps coordinate trades, maintain safe and organized jobsites, track progress, and deliver quality work from mobilization through closeout.

The role is suited to a construction professional ready to take greater ownership in the field. The Superintendent I will lead assigned areas or phases of work while developing the planning, coordination, and leadership skills needed to grow into a Superintendent role. Powers & Sons 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.

Requirements

• Experience in commercial construction through an assistant superintendent, field engineer, foreman, or comparable field role; 2–5 years preferred.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications, with a working understanding of trade sequencing and jobsite safety.
• Strong organization, follow-through, and communication skills, with the confidence to address issues professionally and ask questions when needed.
• Comfort using digital drawings, email, and field reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

• Procore experience preferred.
• A degree in construction management or a related field is preferred; equivalent hands-on construction experience is valued.
• OSHA 30-hour construction training preferred.
• 2–5 years of commercial construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations, including subcontractor coordination, deliveries, equipment, site access, and housekeeping.
• Reinforce project safety requirements, identify unsafe conditions, and help ensure corrective actions are addressed promptly.
• Review drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and updates to help confirm work meets project requirements.
• Use look-ahead schedules, monitor daily progress, and flag labor, material, or coordination issues before they delay work.
• Coordinate assigned work areas and trades, communicate priorities, and follow up on commitments.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, progress photos, manpower records, and other field documentation in Procore.
• Help identify drawing conflicts and field questions, and coordinate resolution with the Project Manager.
• Lead quality inspections, subcontractor meetings, punch lists, and project closeout.

What This Job Offers

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