Lead Superintendent - Columbus Construction

Job Title

Lead major $50M+ commercial and multifamily builds with real authority

Join a top contractor where you can build your financial future

About Our Client

This role is with a builder that has spent decades building a strong name across the region. Their teams consistently talk about how grounded, supportive, and people-oriented the culture is - the kind of place where leadership actually listens, superintendents are trusted, and doing the right thing matters more than cutting corners. Add in annual bonuses and guaranteed project completion bonuses, and you get a level of recognition and reward few contractors offer. This is also the type of environment where you can grow in the direction you want: whether that means senior field leadership, general superintendent roles, or maintaining a high-level individual contributor path where your expertise is celebrated.

Job Description

• Lead onsite construction activities for large ground-up multifamily projects ranging from $30M-$60M+.
• Drive the schedule using detailed look-ahead planning, trade coordination, and proactive issue resolution.
• Champion safety with daily audits, toolbox talks, and consistent enforcement of company and OSHA standards.
• Oversee site logistics including sitework, utilities, crane picks, deliveries, laydown, and jobsite flow.
• Run daily and weekly meetings with subcontractors, ensuring alignment on sequencing, quality, and milestones.
• Lead quality control through pre-installation meetings, inspections, punch management, and attention to detail.
• Coordinate MEP/FP systems with trade partners and support commissioning, start-ups, and life-safety testing.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, design partners, inspectors, and field teams.
• Document progress with daily reports, photos, and clear communication with the project team.
• Drive project closeout including punchlist burn-down, turnover planning, and warranty support.

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

• Strong proven experience as a Superintendent overseeing large, ground-up multifamily, mid-rise, or similarly complex vertical commercial construction.
• Strong ability to coordinate MEP/FP, structure, envelope, and interior progress on large-scale projects.
• Skilled communicator with a calm, steady leadership style that builds trust with field crews and trade partners.
• Highly organized and proactive, able to anticipate issues early and maintain schedule integrity.
• Proficient with industry tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, or comparable platforms.
• OSHA-30 required; additional safety or quality certifications a plus.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of $140,000 - $190,000
• Annual performance bonuses and guaranteed project completion bonuses.
• Competitive benefits package with full medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and additional wellness benefits.
• A genuine people-first culture where superintendents are respected, supported, and empowered on their projects.
• Career growth pathways into senior superintendent, general superintendent, or field operations leadership roles.
• A strong pipeline of large multifamily, commercial, and institutional projects across the Columbus region.
• Work for a contractor known for doing high-quality work and treating employees with integrity and respect.

Job Summary

Sector: Construction

Sub Sector: Site Manager

Industry: Property

Location: Columbus

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Shay Clair

Job Reference: JN-062026-7044953