Gardner Builders

Construction Superintendent

LocationMilwaukee, WI
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$90,000-$125,000

About This Job


Position Summary

The superintendent is a crucial part of our team leading field staff on the job site to ensure work is completed on-time and upholds our commitment to excellence. You will oversee multiple projects simultaneously, and will supervise all onsite work from the outset of the project through completion. You are responsible for coordinating all site construction activities between field staff and trade partners, maintaining safety and quality standards, proactively problem-solving any issues that arise, and facilitating communication between field staff, trade partners, and project managers. On team Gardner, you hold high standards for yourself and others and take pride in executing high quality work. You enjoy motivating others and are energized by team members who are equally committed to the team’s success.


Responsibilities:

Schedule, coordinate, and oversee the daily construction activities for team members and trade partners.
Monitor job progress and completion: Evaluate job progress and update progress log. Ensure all work is completed on schedule to project requirements and specifications. Supervise completion of final punch list.
Promote safety: Maintain safe, clean, and organized work environment. Ensure safety protocols are met, encourage proactive safety practices, and rectify job site hazards immediately.
Lead field staff and trade partners: Estimate appropriate staffing needs and schedule staff to maximize quality and efficiency. Ensure trade partner staffing levels are consistent to maintain project schedule. Communicate job expectations to all field personnel. Complete quality inspections of trade partners and field personnel. Plan, organize and host weekly foremen meetings.
Procurement: Order materials and schedule inspections as necessary throughout the project. Troubleshoot potential schedule and design conflicts and proactively find solutions.
Scheduling: Create and update progress of full project schedule, including logic relationships between activities, with all construction activities. Update and distribute the full project schedule and 3-week roller schedule to the project team on a weekly basis.
Administration: Maintain daily job site work records.
Act as a hospitable point of contact and facilitate effective communication between multiple internal and external project partners.
Quickly and professionally resolve all issues that may arise with the project on the job site, assuming responsibility and mobilizing appropriate parties.
Work nights, weekends, holidays as required by the project.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the technical aspects of commercial construction
Ability to read architectural plans and specifications
Knowledge of proper job site safety regulations
Understanding of the scope, performance metrics, and standards of each trade partner
Knowledge of the permitting and inspection process with the various area jurisdictional authorities
Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and exercise independent judgment related to the daily administration of projects
Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage logistics, planning, and scheduling
Ability to anticipate needs, adapt to changing priorities, proactively find solutions, and execute decisions
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to relay highly detailed information among multiple project contacts
Proficiency with keyboarding, email, MS Excel, MS Word, construction management software (Procore preferred), scheduling software (Primavera preferred) and Apple devices


Qualifications:

5-10 years of experience as a superintendent in commercial construction
OSHA certified
Experience leading and scheduling integrated teams
Experience with drywall, finish carpentry, or millwork preferred
Experience within tenant improvement construction or healthcare construction preferred


Benefits and Company Perks:

$90,000-$125,000 annual starting salary, paid weekly. Eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Benefits offered: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, HSA option with generous employer contribution, vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability coverage, 401k plan, paid parental leave, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance.
Company vehicle and paid parking costs
Company provided phone, tablet, and laptop
Flexible work schedule and paid time off
Regular company and team outings
Flat hierarchy, open culture, encouragement of individual growth
Regular company and team outings
7-Time “Best Places to Work” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2023, 2024)
6-Time “Top 150 Workplaces” by Minneapolis Star Tribune (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
4-Time “Best Workplace” by Inc Magazine (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024)
“Top Workplaces in the USA” by Star Tribune (2023)
“Best Places to Work” by Milwaukee Business Journal (2020)


Interview Process:

Our process includes 2-3 conversations (phone and virtual/in-person).


Pre-Employment Screening:


Drug screen and background check required.

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