Superintendent - Boulder

An award-winning, employee-owned general contractor is seeking a Superintendent to lead the field execution of a landmark student housing project in Boulder, followed by a high-profile high-rise development in the Denver market. This is an opportunity to join a relationship-driven builder known for promoting from within, investing heavily in its people, and delivering some of the region's most complex and visible construction projects.

Client Details

Our client is one of the most respected builders in the United States, recognized for its strong project pipeline, people-first culture, and track record of promoting from within. Unlike firms driven solely by growth targets, they have built a reputation on repeat business, long-term relationships, and investing heavily in employee development. The result is an organisation with exceptional retention, outstanding career progression opportunities, and a portfolio of some of the region's most impactful construction projects.

Description

Key Responsibilities

The Superintendent will report to senior project leadership and serve as the primary field leader responsible for safety, schedule, quality, subcontractor coordination, and client experience throughout project delivery.

• Lead all field operations on large-scale student housing and high-rise construction projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules while driving milestone achievement and overall project success.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and field personnel.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain exceptional quality standards and proactively resolve field issues.
• Partner closely with Project Managers throughout preconstruction, construction, and closeout activities.
• Foster a collaborative jobsite culture focused on mentorship, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Profile

The Successful Applicant

For the Superintendent we are seeking:

• 5-15 years of experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience leading ground-up multifamily, student housing, mixed-use, high-rise, hospitality, healthcare, or large commercial projects.
• Post-tensioned (PT) high-rise podium experience highly desired.
• Proven success managing field operations on projects exceeding $20M in value.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, sequencing, safety, logistics, and quality control.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades on complex construction projects.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a team-first mentality.
• Passion for training, mentoring, and developing younger construction professionals.
• Desire to build long-term client relationships and deliver exceptional project experiences.

Job Offer

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, usually $115-140,000 DOE
• Annual performance bonus tied to individual and company performance.
• Paid parental leave and comprehensive insurance benefits package.
• 401K match at 3%
• 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation
• Industry-leading exposure to multiple project sectors and delivery methods.
• Self-directed career progression allowing movement between project types, business units, and future office or field leadership tracks.
• Structured training, ongoing feedback, and formal performance reviews twice annually.
• Strong commitment to employee development, mentorship, diversity, and inclusion.
• Opportunity to join a company with exceptional employee retention, a longstanding reputation for quality, and a client base built primarily on repeat business and negotiated work.

Are you a top tier candidate looking to join a top tier team? Apply here today to be considered within 48 hours.

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