Small Commercial Superintendent - Columbus Construction

Join a Family-Owned Builder Where Leadership is Reliable and Growth is Present

Lead ground-up commercial projects from start to finish

About Our Client

Our client is a respected, family-owned commercial general contractor with deep roots in the Ohio construction market. For decades, they have built a reputation for delivering high-quality ground-up projects while maintaining strong relationships with both employees and repeat clients. Unlike many larger construction firms, this company operates with a true family atmosphere. Leadership remains actively involved in projects, employees are given autonomy and trust, and decisions are made quickly without layers of corporate bureaucracy. The company continues to experience significant growth and has secured a substantial backlog of upcoming work. Their client relationships span decades, resulting in consistent repeat business and a steady stream of negotiated projects. With several long-tenured employees approaching retirement, this is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Superintendent to step into a role with long-term advancement potential.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Manage day-to-day field operations from groundbreaking through project completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, self-perform crews, vendors, and inspections.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure milestones are met.
• Lead site safety efforts and maintain compliance with all safety standards.
• Manage site logistics, sequencing, and multi-trade coordination.
• Oversee excavation, utility work, concrete operations, framing, and building construction activities.
• Conduct daily field meetings and communicate project priorities.
• Identify challenges and implement solutions quickly to maintain project momentum.
• Monitor project quality and ensure work is completed according to plans and specifications.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, inspectors, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Coordinate project closeout activities and turnover to ownership.

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.

The Successful Applicant

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience.
• Proven experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of site development, site utilities, concrete, and building construction.
• Ability to manage multiple trades simultaneously.
• Experience delivering projects on aggressive schedules.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites within the regional project footprint.

What's on Offer

What's on Offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Vehicle allowance or company-provided transportation support.
• Company-paid travel expenses, lodging, and daily per diem when required.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Stable pipeline of upcoming ground-up work.
• Opportunity to work directly with company leadership.
• Clear path for career advancement as the organization continues to grow.
• Family-oriented culture with minimal bureaucracy.
• Long-term job stability backed by decades of client relationships and repeat business.
• Autonomy and trust to manage projects without micromanagement.
• Opportunity to help shape the future leadership team of a growing contractor.

Job Summary

Sector: Construction

Sub Sector: Project Manager

Industry: Property

Where: Columbus

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Gabriella Borchardt

Job Reference: JN-102026-7119874