Superintendent

Baker Construction•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Baker Gulf Coast Industrial is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations for deep foundation and industrial construction projects. The role manages day-to-day jobsite activities, coordinates crews and subcontractors, maintains production schedules, enforces safety standards, and ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. The position calls for a hands-on construction leader who can solve problems in a fast-paced environment and has a proven record of delivering complex construction projects. Extensive experience building and supervising deep foundations—including driven piling, drilled piling, drilled shafts, helical piling, and retention systems—in an industrial construction environment is required. The Superintendent directs field operations and personnel, coordinates deep foundation installation, supports safety and quality control, prepares daily reports, reviews shop drawings and submittals, and holds subcontractors accountable to project plans and commitments. The role may involve directly supporting field work as a working foreman, depending on workload and project demands. Travel to project locations throughout the Gulf Coast and other assigned regions is required.

Requirements

8–10 years of relevant construction experience.
Extensive experience building and supervising deep foundations consisting of driven piling, drilled piling, drilled shafts, helical piling, and retention systems in an industrial construction environment.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor crews and foster collaboration.
Working knowledge of project scheduling and cost control.
Excellent communication skills and a team-first approach.
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
Willingness to travel to project locations throughout the Gulf Coast and other assigned regions.

Nice To Haves

Deep foundations experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee daily field operations on deep foundations within an industrial construction environment.
Supervise field personnel, equipment operators, foremen, subcontractors, and specialty crews.
Coordinate installation activities involving driven piling, drilled piling, drilled shafts, helical piling, and retention systems in an industrial construction environment.
Promote and enforce site safety in coordination with the Safety Department, including documented weekly inspections.
Prepare daily reports detailing progress, conditions, conversations, and challenges.
Hold subcontractors accountable to project plans, standards, and commitments.
Review and approve shop drawings and submittals for compliance with specifications.
Lead project quality control efforts, including inspections, testing, and documentation.
Support field work directly as needed in a working foreman or hands-on role, depending on workload and project demands.
Travel to project locations throughout the Gulf Coast and other assigned regions.