Multi-Family Superintendent

Job Description
Multi-Family Superintendent
Job Description

Role/Title: Superintendent

Focus: Multi-Family Projects

Location: Indianapolis

Job Summary

The Multi-Family Superintendent is responsible for the successful day-to-day management and execution of multi-family construction projects. This role serves as the primary field leader, coordinating subcontractors, field personnel, materials, schedules, and job site activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to JLG's quality standards.

The Superintendent will work closely with project managers, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and other trades to coordinate construction activities and maintain project schedules. This position requires a strong understanding of construction processes, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to identify and resolve issues in a fast-paced job site environment.

JLG Core Value Expectations

• Live with INTEGRITY - Reliably do the right thing
• Operate with ACCOUNTABILITY - Take responsibility for your actions
• Communicate with CANDOR - Be open, honest and sincere
• Win with TEAMWORK - Be collaborative as a team to achieve a common goal
• Act with GRIT - Show determination and perseverance through challenges

Essential Functions

• Manage day-to-day field operations for assigned multi-family construction projects.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors and their work activities to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules and short-term look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate sequencing of work between subcontractors and multiple trades.
• Conduct regular job site walks to monitor progress, job readiness, quality, safety, and productivity.
• Ensure subcontractors are performing work according to plans, specifications, contracts, and established schedules.
• Hold and participate in job site progress meetings with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Review project plans, blueprints, specifications, and scopes of work to ensure field teams understand project requirements.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, construction issues, and potential delays and develop solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure materials are available when needed to maintain project schedules.
• Monitor subcontractor manpower and productivity and communicate concerns to project leadership.
• Verify completed work and coordinate inspections, punch lists, and corrective work.
• Maintain high standards for workmanship, quality control, and job site organization.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Identify potential safety hazards and take immediate action to address unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, project documentation, and records of job site activities.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, schedule changes, and field conditions to project management.
• Assist with identifying and resolving subcontractor disputes and field conflicts.
• Monitor project progress against established schedules and communicate potential impacts to cost and completion dates.
• Work closely with project managers to support successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain professional relationships with subcontractors, customers, vendors, and other construction professionals.
• Support final project completion, punch list activities, and turnover.
• Travel between assigned project sites as required.

Competencies Required

• Strong understanding of multi-family construction and job site operations
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and multiple trades
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling and project sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, contracts, and project specifications
• Strong leadership and field management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to identify problems and develop practical solutions
• Ability to manage competing priorities and changing project conditions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Knowledge of OSHA and construction safety requirements
• Ability to build strong working relationships with subcontractors, customers, vendors, and internal teams
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with project leadership
• General contracting and multi-family construction experience preferred

Work Environment

• Active construction and multi-family job sites
• Around subcontractors, other trades, and heavy equipment
• Indoor and outdoor environments
• Potentially hazardous construction environments
• Frequent walking and standing throughout construction sites

Physical Demands

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to navigate active construction sites
• Ability to lift and carry materials as required

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time
• Salary plus bonus
• Early mornings and extended hours may be required based on project schedules
• Occasional nights and weekends as project demands require

Travel

• Travel between assigned multi-family project sites is required
• Overnight travel may be required depending on project location
• Hotels and per diem provided when applicable

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Projects completed according to established schedules
• Effective management and coordination of subcontractors
• Quality of completed work and reduction of rework
• Safety compliance and incident reduction
• Project site organization and operational efficiency
• Timely identification and resolution of construction issues
• Customer and subcontractor satisfaction
• Accurate and consistent project documentation
• Successful project completion and turnover