Job Details

Construction Superintendent (Civil)

Columbus, OH Area

Summary

• Oversees skilled trades crews and manages onsite construction activities for large industrial and heavy civil projects.
• Works closely with leadership and engineering teams to direct, coordinate, and evaluate project performance with an emphasis on safety, productivity, and profitability.
• Holds supervisory duties—including planning, assigning work, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions, and resolving onsite issues—while also supporting hiring and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple foremen to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and with high quality.
• Establish and reinforce a strong safety culture for all crews.
• Support development of the project schedule using scheduling software.
• Create and maintain 90-day and 3-week look-ahead schedules.
• Conduct pre-planning and goal-setting sessions with crews.
• Track and oversee costs related to assigned work items.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and tooling needs.
• Schedule and manage subcontractor activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or progressive technical experience from Journeyman → Foreman → Superintendent.
• Minimum 6+ years of field management experience in construction.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and company standards.
• Demonstrated ability to apply effective leadership and management techniques to maximize team performance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry practices, field processes, and project standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead multi-discipline self-performing crews.
• Proficiency in developing schedules using Excel and creating pre-planning documentation using Word.
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities, interface effectively with others, and maintain strong organizational discipline.