Superintendent

Indianapolis · On-site

About this role

 

Superintendent at Shiel Sexton

  • Lead and coordinate all field operations from project startup through closeout.
  • Develop and implement project work plans, sequencing strategies, and logistics plans to maximize efficiency and maintain schedule commitments.
  • Promote a strong safety culture focused on eliminating accidents and injuries while ensuring compliance with company safety standards and OSHA requirements.
  • Coordinate and oversee subcontractors, vendors, craft professionals, and field personnel to achieve project goals.
  • Effectively communicate with owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, and authorities having jurisdiction throughout the construction process.
  • Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and project documents to plan work and proactively resolve challenges.
  • Manage daily field activities, quality control efforts, inspections, punch list completion, and project closeout.
  • Monitor workforce productivity, material usage, equipment utilization, and overall project performance.
  • Participate in project scheduling efforts, including look-ahead planning, schedule updates, and milestone tracking.
  • Maintain accurate jobsite documentation, reports, and project records.
  • Foster a collaborative environment that exemplifies Shiel Sexton's Expect More culture.

 Qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial construction experience with progressive field leadership responsibilities.
  • Proven ability to successfully manage all aspects of field operations on complex commercial construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing and building systems, including:
  • Ability to read, interpret, and visualize construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience coordinating multiple trades and managing subcontractor performance.
  • Proficiency with construction technology platforms such as Procore and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience with BIM coordination software is a plus.
  • Construction Management degree or trade-related background preferred.

Working Conditions 

Personnel Management |40+ Hours/week |Dynamic work schedule dependent on project status |Working construction environment |Outdoor/Construction Site Work/Office setting |Moderate Safety Risk |Deadline Requirements |Delivery of accurate and completed project 

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Company at a glance

Since 1962, Shiel Sexton has stood on the principle that a contractor's value extends beyond the orchestration of manpower and materials. Shiel Sexton is a full-service, employee-owned construction company focused on innovation, expertise, and customer experience. As a trusted partner, we build for customers that shape the communities where we work and live. We also offer interiors construction, cost consulting, facility maintenance, self-performance services, and capital management development. You can guarantee that each Shiel Sexton employee is a steward of our core values: integrity, satisfaction, expertise, trust, and safety. With Shiel Sexton, you can always Expect More.

Founded1962
Team Size501-1,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryConstruction
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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