Lead Superintendent - Columbus Construction

Commercial Construction Site Manager

Lead some of the most complex and high-profile commercial construction projects. Manage the full project pipeline while earning highly competitive compensation.

Our client is a nationally recognized commercial construction and construction management firm with a strong presence throughout Ohio and the Midwest. The company combines the capabilities, resources, and sophistication of a large national builder with the culture, collaboration, and accessibility of a local office. Known for delivering highly complex commercial projects, the organization serves a diverse portfolio that includes healthcare, higher education, corporate office, manufacturing, mission critical, industrial, and large commercial developments. Their reputation has been built on safety, innovation, operational excellence, and long-term client relationships. Employees are given significant responsibility, exposure to marquee projects, and opportunities for advancement. Leadership actively invests in professional development and believes in creating future leaders from within the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction leader who wants to join a financially strong organization with an impressive project pipeline and a track record of delivering some of the region's most challenging and rewarding projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all field operations for large commercial construction projects
• Develop and drive project schedules, including short-interval planning
• Manage site safety programs and promote a culture of zero incidents
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, self-perform crews, and field personnel
• Oversee jobsite logistics, sequencing, manpower planning, and daily operations
• Ensure quality standards are achieved throughout all phases of construction
• Maintain compliance with drawings, specifications, contracts, and regulatory requirements
• Identify and resolve field challenges before they impact schedule or cost
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and project stakeholders
• Lead construction meetings and communicate project progress to internal and external teams
• Mentor and develop Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and emerging field leaders
• Drive project completion while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

A Great Candidate Must Have:

• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction field leadership, including experience as a Senior Superintendent, Lead Superintendent, or Superintendent responsible for complex, large-scale projects
• Proven ability to lead all aspects of field operations, including scheduling, subcontractor coordination, manpower planning, quality control, safety management, logistics, and project execution from groundbreaking through closeout
• Strong background managing large commercial, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, mission critical, industrial, corporate, or technically complex construction projects
• Demonstrated success building strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and project teams while consistently delivering outstanding customer experiences
• Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, budgeting, safety, quality control, documentation, and risk management
• Experience mentoring field staff and developing high-performing project teams
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• A collaborative, safety-focused, detail-oriented leader with exceptional communication skills and a desire to continue growing within a top-tier commercial construction organization

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation package with a base salary ranging from $125,000 to $155,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Generous paid time off and holiday package
• Career development and leadership training opportunities
• Strong long-term advancement potential within field operations leadership

Job summary:

Sector: Construction

Sub Sector: Site Manager

Industry: Property

Where: Columbus

Contract Type: Permanent