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Superintendent

Daniels Construction
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2026

JOB SUMMARY

Superintendent oversees the completion of jobs assigned and is a key to successful operation on the job site, working closely with all team members to complete the projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Ability and willingness to assist crew members with all tasks.
  • Keep the project site clean and appearance professional daily.
  • Prepare site for appropriate work tasks.
  • Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
  • Maintain equipment and tools, keeping in good condition with all safety guards and features in place when in operation.
  • Convey site needs with Field Operations Manager, Shop Coordinator, and Project Manager.
  • Manage and supervisor employees on job site.
  • Shoot and layout grade elevations.
  • Proficiently read construction documents (plans, specifications, shop drawings, etc.)
  • Manage, coordinate, and schedule subcontractor labor.
  • Maintain jobsite paperwork (daily report, RFI, as-builts, photos, etc.)
  • Run Profitable job.
  • Coordination/Communication with owners and project manager.
  • Manage and oversee construction activity.
  • Calculate material and elevation of job sites.
  • Ability to markup drawings with updates for construction use.
  • Accurately complete daily work hours in timekeeping system. This includes using appropriate job numbers, work codes, and equipment allocations.
  • Coach and assist employees in their career development to build skill levels within their position.
  • Assist in providing constructive performance feedback on crew members.

Safety

  • Work with Safety Manager to investigate damage, incidents or near missed in the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
  • Attend and participate in all required safety training and toolbox talks.
  • Promote, execute, and adhere to the Company’s safety program (particularly the use of hardhats, safety glasses, and work boots and encourage all employees to adopt safety as a culture.
  • Identify location of first aid kits, fire extinguisher, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), egress route, and emergency information when reporting to a jobsite.
  • Demonstrate a safety presence, lead by example.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Demonstrate willingness to learn multiple trade crafts and safety.
  • Strong work ethic, punctuality, and dependability.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work with others and be a self-starter.
  • Ability to perform tasks independently, without rework.
  • Communicate professionally with employees, customers, and management.
  • Ability to adapt to change in the work environment.
  • Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of OSHA.
  • Hold oneself accountable for actions, successes, and failures.
  • Take direction, listen, and understand tasks.
  • Advanced Construction Knowledge.
  • Ability to identify material correctly.
  • Ability to use hand tools safely.
  • Ability to read plans.
  • Proficient use of algebra and geometry.
  • Demonstrates the ability to relay safety information to crew.
  • Ability to plan for the safety of others.
  • Ability to work on schedule and foresight regarding challenges, as they arise.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with multiple trades, with owners, architects, as well as engineers and project manager, team members and other external contacts.
  • Ability to retain confidential information.
  • Ability to provide constant and steady reliable job performance.
  • Working knowledge of equipment operations.

Qualifications (Including Education and Experience)

  • High School Diploma and/or GED, preferred
  • Valid Drivers License, required
  • Ability to travel between job sites throughout the day, preferred
  • Willingness to travel.
  • 5 years of Functional Experience (Related Experience), required.
  • Current Commercial Drivers License or ability to obtain, preferred
  • Ability to speak and understand English, required.
  • Maintain Basic Hand Tools
  • Successfully completed single jobs $1 Million to $5 Million.

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.

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