Tilt Wall Superintendent

Lead Superintendent - Tilt-Wall Construction

Location: Birmingham, Alabama / Project-based travel throughout the Southeast

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and benefits

About the Opportunity

An established leadership team is launching a growing commercial and industrial general contracting firm in the Birmingham area, focused on delivering high-quality design-build construction projects. The company is building its field operations team and is looking for an experienced Lead Superintendent to play a key role in establishing jobsite processes, leading project execution, and helping shape the company's continued growth.

This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where your leadership and field experience will have a direct impact on project success and the development of the company.

The Role

The Lead Superintendent will oversee ground-up tilt-wall construction projects from initial sitework through final turnover. This individual will serve as the primary on-site leader, taking ownership of safety, scheduling, quality control, and subcontractor coordination while working closely with project management and ownership representatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead all on-site operations for ground-up tilt-wall industrial and commercial projects, from site preparation and foundations through project closeout.
• Oversee panel casting, crane operations, panel erection, bracing, and welding connections.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, including six-week look-ahead schedules, while monitoring production and progress.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors to maintain efficient daily jobsite operations.
• Take ownership of jobsite safety by enforcing safety programs, conducting toolbox talks, and maintaining OSHA compliance.
• Maintain quality standards through routine inspections, punch-list management, and organized project turnover.
• Collaborate with project management on RFIs, submittals, change orders, and cost control.
• Maintain consistent communication with project stakeholders, owners, architects, and trade partners while proactively addressing potential issues.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of commercial or industrial construction experience, including at least 3 years in a Superintendent role.
• Hands-on experience leading ground-up tilt-wall projects, including panel casting and erection.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage field operations as the primary Superintendent.
• Experience with warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or similar industrial projects ranging from approximately $10M to $50M.
• Strong scheduling, subcontractor management, and field leadership capabilities.
• Working knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 30 certification required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk, or PlanGrid.
• Strong communication and coordination skills when working with owners, project managers, and trade partners.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Southeast as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with precast concrete, steel framing, and design-build construction.
• Previous experience working on projects with liquidated damages provisions.
• Military background or other formal leadership experience.
• Tilt-up concrete certification or related industry training.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) and paid time off.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance and company phone.
• Opportunity to join a growing organization in a leadership position with the ability to influence field operations and long-term company growth.