Area Superintendent (Construction)

Job Title: Area Superintendent

Department: D19 Field Construction

Reports To: Construction Manager Field Operations

Status: Exempt Full time

Position Summary:

The Area Superintendent is a senior field leadership role responsible for the oversight development and performance management of multiple Site Superintendents across SC Swiderskis single-family and multi-family residential construction portfolio.

Unlike project-specific superintendent roles the Area Superintendent focuses on people leadership consistency of execution and operational excellence across an assigned geographic area or group of projects. This role serves as the primary mentor coach and accountability leader for Site Superintendents IIII ensuring that SCS standards for safety quality scheduling documentation and professionalism are applied uniformly across all job sites.

The Area Superintendent partners closely with the Construction Manager Field Operations Project Managers Safety and Human Resources to build a high-performing superintendent bench proactively address performance issues support talent development and succession planning and ensure field operations scale effectively with company growth.

This role exists to ensure SC Swiderski does not rely on heroic individual superintendents but instead builds a scalable consistent and well-led field organization continuously advancing our reputation as a trusted innovative builder of communities.

Mission Vision and Values Alignment:

The Area Superintendent models and reinforces SCSs Mission Vision and Values by:

• Leading through peopledeveloping capable accountable Site Superintendents
• Building trust through consistent expectations follow-through and coaching
• Acting with integrity in performance management discipline and decision-making
• Strengthening communities by elevating field leadership and jobsite culture
• Driving innovation by standardizing best practices and mentoring adoption of new systems

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Area Leadership & Superintendent Oversite: (35%):

• Provide direct leadership guidance and accountability for multiple Site Superintendents (I II and III) across assigned projects or geographic areas.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for Site Superintendents on personnel issues site challenges schedule risks and compliance concerns.
• Establish clear performance expectations for Site Superintendents and reinforce consistent execution of SCS field standards.
• Conduct regular site walks focused on leadership effectiveness safety culture quality consistency and documentation accuracy rather than day-to-day task execution.
• Act as a role model for professional communication conflict resolution and decision-making under pressure.

Training Coaching & Talent Development: (25%)

• Mentor and coach Site Superintendents through formal and informal development including onboarding skill progression and leadership readiness.
• Identify skill gaps and partner with HR and Construction leadership to implement targeted training and development plans.
• Support succession planning by preparing high-potential Site Superintendents for expanded responsibility.
• Lead or support superintendent training sessions related to safety leadership scheduling discipline quality control and people management.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement feedback and accountability across field leadership.

People & Performance Management (25%)

• Collaborate with HR on recruiting interviewing and selection of Site Superintendents and key field leaders.
• Provide realistic input on candidate readiness leadership maturity and cultural fit.
• Conduct performance reviews identify skill gaps and establish personalized development plans
• Assist with workforce planning to ensure appropriate superintendent coverage as projects ramp up or wind down.
• Partner with HR and senior leadership in the recruiting onboarding and retention of top field talent
• Support onboarding and early-stage coaching for newly hired Site Superintendents.
• Mentor and develop Site-Superintendents levels I II & III to build a high-performing self-sufficient field team
• Through team leadership utilizing our progressive disciplinary process guide behavior establish and communicate expectations and remediate behaviors in a timely and effective manner
• Representing the Construction Departments interests in cross-functional collaboration with Development Design Accounting Procurement Maintenance and Property Management teams
• Act as a visible champion for SCSs missionbuilding not just structures but communities.

Administrative Operational Coordination & Continuous Improvement (15%)

• Oversee scheduling logistics coordination and time-off administration for Site Superintendents to ensure consistent site coverage.
• Balance workloads across the superintendent team and recommend adjustments as project demands change.
• Review and validate superintendent documentation reporting accuracy and system usage (Sage Teams etc.).
• Coordinate with Project Management and Safety to ensure consistent application of schedules inspections and reporting standards.
• Serve as a liaison between Field Operations Project Management Safety HR and executive leadership.
• Identify systemic issues affecting superintendent performance and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in lessons-learned reviews and contribute to SOP refinement for field leadership practices.
• Champion consistency predictability and professionalism across all assigned job sites.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure:

• A bachelors degree in construction management or related field or an equivalent combination of education & experience is required
• 1015 years of progressive experience in residential construction including significant experience as a Site Superintendent
• Demonstrated success leading mentoring and managing other field leaders.
• OSHA 30-hour certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to lead people not just projects.
• Strong working knowledge of construction sequencing safety compliance and quality control standards.
• Expert knowledge of residential construction methods scheduling and sequencing
• Proficient in blueprint reading project management software (e.g. Sage Construction Management Procore MS Project) and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience administering performance management and progressive discipline.
• Excellent coaching communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to balance field presence with administrative leadership responsibilities.
• Comfort working across multiple sites and priorities without losing consistency.
• Proficiency with construction management systems Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and teams across locations
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and inspire diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement innovation and quality-driven construction practices

Work Schedule:

4555 hours per week MondayFriday with occasional Saturdays as project needs dictate. Must be able to travel between job sites. Must be available for regular travel with occasional overtime or overnight stays depending on job site location.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have a valid Class D drivers license to work on our job/property sites
• Regularly lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods (up to 10 hours/day)
• Frequent bending kneeling twisting crouching and crawling
• Ability to climb ladders and work at various heights
• Comfortable working on multi-story buildings and active construction sites
• Tolerance for outdoor work in all seasons and weather conditions.

Special Requirements:

• Regular travel is required (in-state and occasionally out-of-state as business expands)
• May require overnight stays near job sites depending on project location
• Must be able to manage multiple job sites and travel between them daily as needed
• Must be willing to work occasional evenings or weekends based on project deadlines or emergencies.

Work Environment:

This position is based on active construction sites and involves exposure to a variety of weather conditions. The role may include working in dusty noisy environments and navigating uneven terrain or incomplete structures. Candidate must be comfortable working on multi-story buildings and maintaining safety compliance in all conditions.

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 for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

A competitive pay package with company provided vehicle an excellent benefits program including health dental life disability 401(k) and paid time off (holidays & vacation) are offered to qualified candidates.

S.C. Swiderski (SCS) founded in Mosinee Wisconsin in 1992 is a fully integrated real estate development company. SCS supports the development design construction management and maintenance of its portfolio. SCS values quality trust integrity community and innovation in its people and processes. SCS is committed to continuous growth and enhancing the housing industry by concentrating on providing solutions to housing needs.