Lead Superintendent

Lead Superintendent / Senior Superintendent - Commercial Projects

Columbus, OH

$115K–$160K + Bonus + Profit Sharing

Vehicle Allowance OR Company Truck (dependent on level)

About the Opportunity

Our client is a highly respected top-tier general contractor with a strong footprint across the Columbus commercial construction market and a long-standing reputation for delivering complex projects through well-supported field teams.

They are seeking a Lead Superintendent / Senior Superintendent to lead upcoming ground-up projects typically ranging from $50M–$80M+, with work spanning large commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and other high-profile local developments.

This opportunity is especially attractive for someone who values organized jobs, strong internal support, and a leadership team that prioritizes internal growth, thoughtful staffing, and long-term project stability rather than reactive hiring.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site field operations from mobilization through turnover and closeout
• Manage subcontractor sequencing, day-to-day site coordination, quality control, and overall jobsite execution
• Drive project schedule performance through look-ahead planning and proactive field leadership
• Maintain strong safety standards and ensure compliance across all trades and site activity
• Partner closely with Project Management to maintain clear communication between field and office
• Coordinate inspections, owner walkthroughs, punch list activity, and final delivery
• Identify and resolve field conflicts early to keep work moving efficiently
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and developing field staff

Preferred Background

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience with a General Contractor / Construction Manager
• Experience leading ground-up commercial projects, ideally $30M+
• Background across commercial, healthcare, higher education, public, or industrial work strongly valued
• Proven ability to run organized, schedule-driven jobsites with strong subcontractor accountability
• Comfortable leading larger teams and communicating effectively with owners, design teams, and internal leadership
• Procore or similar construction software experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $115K–$160K+ depending on experience and project scope
• Annual bonus + profit sharing
• Vehicle allowance OR company truck
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) match
• PTO
• Strong long-term advancement opportunity within an established Columbus builder

Why People Tend to Look Closely at This One

• Fully staffed projects with strong PM support
• Organized preconstruction handoff before field ramp-up
• Multi-year Columbus backlog already secured
• Promote-from-within leadership philosophy
• Strong reputation for retaining top field talent