Superintendent

Kokosing Industrial•Westerville, OH

20d

About The Position

Kokosing is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale industrial and data center construction projects throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The role suits a construction leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, is committed to safety and quality, and is willing to travel as project needs dictate or work within Kokosing’s core operating regions. Working closely with the Area Manager, Project Manager, and Project Engineers, the Superintendent directs, coordinates, and executes field activities with a focus on safety, production, quality, and profitability. Supervisory responsibilities include planning and assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching and developing employees, resolving issues, and assisting with hiring and training field personnel.

Requirements

Progressive construction experience advancing through field leadership roles such as Journeyman, Foreman, and Superintendent.
Experience managing self-perform construction crews and subcontractors.
Willingness and ability to travel or work on projects throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia; candidates must be willing to travel and/or temporarily relocate based on project assignments.
Strong understanding of construction safety regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
Proven ability to lead teams, develop personnel, and drive field productivity.
Strong working knowledge of project scheduling, cost control, and production tracking.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple self-perform trade disciplines and subcontractors simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and construction scheduling software.
Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, results-driven approach.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; equivalent field experience will be considered.
6+ years of construction field management experience on industrial, heavy commercial, manufacturing, energy, mission-critical, or data center projects.
Experience leading field operations on industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, mission-critical facilities, hyperscale data centers, energy projects, or other large-scale construction projects with aggressive schedules and high safety expectations.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple foremen and craft professionals to execute work safely, productively, and with a commitment to quality.
Champion and maintain a Safety 24/7 culture on every project site.
Provide field leadership on complex industrial and mission-critical data center construction projects.
Assist the Project Manager in developing and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6.
Develop and manage 90-day look-ahead schedules and detailed 3-week crew schedules.
Conduct pre-planning meetings and establish production goals with field teams.
Monitor and control costs associated with assigned work activities.
Coordinate manpower, equipment, tools, and material requirements to support project execution.
Manage and coordinate subcontractors to ensure schedule adherence and quality performance.
Collaborate with project teams to identify and resolve field challenges proactively.
Maintain strong communication with clients, project stakeholders, and internal teams.
Ensure all work complies with company standards, contract requirements, and applicable regulations.
Plan, assign, and direct work; evaluate performance; coach and develop employees; address issues and resolve problems; and assist with hiring and training field personnel.