Lead Construction Superintendent - Attica, IN Project

Lead Construction Superintendent

Position Overview

The Lead Construction Superintendent is responsible for overseeing on-site construction operations and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, budgets, and quality standards. This role provides hands-on leadership throughout all phases of construction, from site preparation and mobilization through project completion and turnover.

Working closely with Project Managers, developers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders, the Lead Construction Superintendent coordinates field activities, manages subcontractor performance, monitors schedules, and maintains high standards of safety and workmanship. The role supports a variety of construction delivery methods, including general construction, design/build, and construction management, across multiple markets such as senior living, skilled nursing, multifamily housing, build-to-rent communities, and commercial facilities.

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction leader who can manage complex field operations, anticipate challenges, coordinate multiple trades, and adapt to the unique requirements of each project. This individual takes ownership of job site performance and is committed to delivering high-quality buildings that meet client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Operations & Project Execution

• Oversee daily on-site construction activities from project mobilization through substantial completion and final turnover.
• Ensure construction work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, contracts, and applicable building codes.
• Develop and implement daily, weekly, and short-term work plans to maintain productivity and achieve project milestones.
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other resources to support efficient field execution.
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor progress, evaluate workmanship, identify potential issues, and verify compliance with project requirements.
• Anticipate construction challenges and implement practical solutions to minimize delays, disruptions, and rework.
• Maintain organized, productive, and professional job sites throughout the construction process.
• Adapt field execution strategies to accommodate project-specific requirements, site conditions, and client expectations.

Subcontractor & Trade Partner Management

• Direct and coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, suppliers, and field personnel to ensure work is properly sequenced and completed according to schedule.
• Establish clear expectations for productivity, safety, quality, communication, and accountability.
• Coordinate subcontractor mobilization, manpower, work areas, material deliveries, and installation activities.
• Lead daily field coordination meetings and communicate priorities, schedule requirements, and potential conflicts.
• Identify and resolve trade coordination issues before they affect productivity or critical-path activities.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and address deficiencies, delays, or workmanship concerns promptly.
• Build collaborative relationships with trade partners while maintaining accountability for project deliverables.

Scheduling & Project Controls

• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed construction schedules, look-ahead plans, and daily work priorities.
• Monitor field progress against the project schedule and identify risks to critical-path activities and completion milestones.
• Coordinate inspections, material deliveries, equipment availability, and subcontractor activities to maintain workflow.
• Identify potential delays, resource constraints, and sequencing conflicts, and develop corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop schedule recovery strategies when necessary.
• Communicate changes in site conditions, construction progress, and anticipated delays to project leadership.
• Maintain accurate daily logs documenting manpower, weather conditions, work completed, deliveries, inspections, and significant project issues.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Implement and enforce site-specific safety plans, company policies, and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Establish a proactive safety culture in which all personnel and subcontractors understand and follow required procedures.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, toolbox talks, and job hazard assessments.
• Identify unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Verify that appropriate personal protective equipment is used and that site safety requirements are consistently followed.
• Coordinate incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up actions as required.
• Ensure construction activities comply with applicable permits, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain required safety documentation and communicate safety concerns to project leadership.

Quality Control & Workmanship

• Ensure construction activities meet approved plans, specifications, submittals, building codes, and established quality standards.
• Inspect completed and in-progress work to identify deficiencies and prevent rework.
• Review construction documents to identify discrepancies, constructability concerns, and potential coordination issues.
• Coordinate required inspections with building officials, third-party inspectors, design professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Track deficiencies and ensure corrective work is completed before subsequent activities or project turnover.
• Verify that installed materials, equipment, and building systems meet project requirements.
• Support commissioning, testing, punch list completion, and final quality reviews.

Design Coordination & Constructability

• Collaborate with developers, architects, engineers, and design/build subcontractors to support effective project coordination.
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to identify potential field conflicts and constructability concerns.
• Coordinate design clarifications, requests for information, and resolution of discrepancies between construction documents and actual site conditions.
• Communicate field observations and recommended solutions to the appropriate project stakeholders.
• Participate in design coordination and construction planning meetings as needed.
• Help ensure design intent is translated into practical, buildable solutions that meet project requirements.
• Coordinate changes in scope or design with project leadership before implementation.

Project Communication & Documentation

• Serve as a primary field contact for Project Managers, subcontractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on construction progress, schedule performance, safety, quality, manpower, and outstanding issues.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate field priorities, decisions, and action items.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, inspection records, meeting notes, and other required construction documentation.
• Escalate significant risks, delays, scope changes, and site issues in a timely manner.
• Work closely with project leadership to align field operations with contractual obligations, budget expectations, and client objectives.
• Maintain professional communication and promote collaboration among all parties involved in project delivery.

Materials, Equipment & Site Logistics

• Coordinate material procurement and delivery schedules with project management, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Verify that materials and equipment are available when needed and properly stored and protected on-site.
• Oversee site logistics, including site access, laydown areas, deliveries, temporary facilities, and work-area coordination.
• Monitor equipment utilization and coordinate resource needs to prevent disruptions.
• Identify potential material shortages and delivery delays and communicate mitigation plans.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas throughout construction.

Project Closeout & Turnover

• Lead field activities associated with substantial completion, punch list execution, final inspections, and project turnover.
• Coordinate completion of outstanding work and resolution of construction deficiencies.
• Support testing, commissioning, and verification of building systems as required.
• Assist with the collection and review of as-built drawings, warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, and other closeout documents.
• Coordinate with project management and client representatives to support a smooth transition to occupancy or operations.
• Ensure project closeout activities are completed in accordance with contractual requirements and established timelines.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction supervision, field operations, or construction project delivery.
• Previous experience as a Lead Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, Construction Superintendent, or in a comparable field leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing commercial, multifamily, senior living, healthcare-related, or other complex building construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, building systems, plans, specifications, and field coordination.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and trade partners across concurrent construction activities.
• Proven ability to develop and manage construction schedules, look-ahead plans, and field execution strategies.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, construction safety practices, quality control procedures, and applicable building codes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and project schedules.
• Experience coordinating with architects, engineers, developers, project managers, and other construction stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with construction management and documentation platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar tools.
• Ability to work on-site for the duration of assigned projects and travel as required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with general contracting, design/build, or construction management delivery methods.
• Experience in senior living, skilled nursing, multifamily, build-to-rent, or commercial construction.
• Experience overseeing projects across multiple locations or working with geographically distributed project teams.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification or other recognized construction safety credentials.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Experience mentoring assistant superintendents, field engineers, foremen, or other construction personnel.
• Knowledge of building systems coordination, commissioning, and construction closeout procedures.