Superintendent

Lead Superintendent | High-Rise Multifamily & Podium Construction | Landmark Projects up to 33 Stories

Join a nationally recognized builder with a strong pipeline of ground-up multifamily projects ranging from 13 to 33 stories. This role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale podium and high-rise developments from preconstruction through turnover, working with experienced project teams on complex urban projects with significant visibility and impact.

Job Description

This Lead Superintendent role oversees large ground-up podium and high-rise multifamily apartment projects, ranging from 13 to 33 stories. You will independently lead on-site construction activities, enforce safety and quality standards, and supervise field personnel to deliver complex projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The position requires deep experience in large-scale commercial construction and strong leadership to coordinate all aspects of site operations from preconstruction through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for ground-up podium and high-rise multifamily projects.
• Drive project schedules, safety, quality, and production goals.
• Manage subcontractor performance and site logistics.
• Conduct safety inspections and quality control reviews.
• Coordinate with project management teams, owners, architects, and trade partners.
• Lead scheduling and recovery efforts to maintain critical path milestones.
• Oversee project documentation, daily reports, and site communications.
• Successfully close out projects and transition completed work to ownership.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience as Lead Superintendent on at least two ground-up podium multifamily projects.
• Proven success leading projects exceeding $80M in construction value.
• Experience with concrete podium, wood-frame multifamily, and/or high-rise construction.
• Strong knowledge of safety programs, quality control, scheduling, and subcontractor management.
• Proficiency with Procore and Primavera P6.
• Ability to lead large field teams and coordinate multiple trades simultaneously.

Project Portfolio

• Ground-up multifamily developments
• 13 to 33 story high-rise projects
• Concrete podium and structured parking construction
• Projects ranging from $80M to $300M+
• Urban infill and large-scale mixed-use developments

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing large podium and high-rise multifamily apartment projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Experience overseeing ground-up commercial projects with complex logistics, high-rise construction methods, and large subcontractor teams.
• Ability to create, manage, and adjust CPM project schedules to maintain critical path and meet key milestones.
• Experience conducting preconstruction, strategy, and premortem meetings to align teams and anticipate project risks.
• Experience in identifying and implementing cost-saving construction methods, materials, and layouts while meeting design intent.
• Experience in maintaining detailed daily logs and comprehensive project documentation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and support repeat business.
• Comfort working with construction documents, shop drawings, and submittals, including coordination among design and trade partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, resources, and deadlines on complex projects.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based on active construction sites for large ground-up podium and high-rise multifamily apartment buildings, ranging from 13 to 33 stories. The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, involving daily coordination with field personnel, subcontractors, and project team members. You will regularly use construction management and scheduling technologies such as Procore, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office to manage documentation, communication, and project schedules. The position requires a consistent presence on-site to oversee safety, quality, and progress, including routine inspections, audits, and meetings. Work hours may vary based on project needs and schedules, with a focus on meeting key milestones and deadlines. The environment involves typical construction site conditions, including exposure to outdoor elements, active equipment, and ongoing trades work, and requires adherence to all applicable safety standards and regulations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $155000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

WE BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE 100% employee ownership (ESOP) annual bonus program company-contributed 401K competitive salary with annual merit increase WE BUILD YOUR CAREER continuing education reimbursement performance tools for added clarity of expectations and responsibilities annual performance reviews dedicated ambassador for assimilation into Brinkmann culture WE BUILD YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA paid parental leave work-life balance seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you paid birthday off family-friendly work environment service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses a positive and collaborative work environment healthy lifestyle rewards WE BUILD COMMUNITY community involvement team building events local volunteer opportunities non-profit support and fundraising

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

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