What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Senior Superintendent position at Higley Construction?
About the Company – Celebrating 100 Years of Building Community & 100% Employee-Owned
Higley Construction has been one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. The company surpassed 100 years in business—a century shaped by an unwavering commitment to its core values of people, ethics, respect, commitment, and excellence. Since its founding in 1925, Higley Construction has partnered with clients to bring their goals and visions to life, consistently guided by honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.
At Higley Construction, we build more than buildings — we build trust, relationships, and communities. From the offices where you work, to the schools where you learn, and the hospitals where you heal, we create environments where people can live, work, and thrive. With every project, we go beyond bricks and mortar to connect people and place, delivering spaces that stand the test of time.
As a 100% Employee-Owned Company, we foster a culture of shared success, job stability, and long-term financial growth for all employees. Within the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you're building more than a career — you're building ownership.
Position Overview
The Senior Superintendent is a highly experienced construction professional responsible for overseeing large-scale and complex projects or multiple smaller projects simultaneously. This role requires strong leadership in coordinating subcontractors, managing schedules, ensuring quality control, enforcing safety standards, and maintaining exceptional client relationships. The Senior Superintendent serves as the primary field contact for owners and all project stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and execution of project goals. Working closely with the Project Manager and reporting to the Project Executive, the Senior Superintendent is instrumental in the successful completion of projects. This is a field-based position with occasional office visits for training, project reporting, and collaboration with leadership. The Senior Superintendent also plays a key role in mentoring junior team members and improving company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
As part of your employment with Higley Construction, an initial pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required. This is followed by company-wide annual and random drug and alcohol testing for all employees for the duration of your employment. Higley Construction prohibits employees from being under the influence of substances such as drugs or alcohol during work hours. Higley Construction is dedicated to the Safety of all individuals in our offices and our job sites.
Job Requirements
The following outlines the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is classified as safety-sensitive as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Responsibilities include climbing ladders, working on scaffolding, driving motor vehicles, and walking on roofs or other surfaces commonly found in a construction site environment.
Physical Activities: This role requires driving to and from office, jobsites, meetings, client locations, events, and other work-related locations as necessary. It also may require climbing ladders and scaffolding, riding in mobile elevated work platforms at heights of up to 80 feet, and entering and working in confined or tight spaces. It involves remaining in a stationary position—standing or sitting—for extended periods, as well as frequent movement between tasks or worksites, including walking on snow-covered or icy surfaces. The position requires lifting or adjusting objects, including weights ranging from 30 to 50 pounds without difficulty, as well as performing repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, or fingers. Use of hands and arms to handle tools, equipment, and materials is frequent, and tasks may involve operating spray test equipment, construction site tools, power tools, machinery, and heavy equipment. Employees must be able to wear fall protection gear and respiratory protection.
Environmental Conditions: Work may take place in a variety of environmental conditions, including exposure to high and low temperatures, inclement weather such as rain, wind, and snow, and getting wet during specific tasks. The role may also involve working in dusty environments, areas with extreme noise, poor ventilation, and small or enclosed spaces. In some instances, no adverse environmental conditions are expected.
This list of job requirements is subject to change at any time due to the needs of the business.
Higley Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Higley Construction is strongly committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination for all employees and candidates. It is the policy and practice that Higley Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, socio-economic status, age, disability, physical and mental ability, genetic information, service in the military, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
Notice to Recruiters & Agencies: Higley Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Do not send resumes to our jobs alias, website, or employees. All recruitment inquiries, agency communications, and any agreements must be directed exclusively to our Human Resources department. We are not responsible for agency or recruiting fees unless we specifically request those services in writing, and we will treat all unsolicited resumes as the property of Higley Construction.
Higley Construction has been one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. The company surpassed 100 years in business—a century shaped by an unwavering commitment to its core values of people, ethics, respect, commitment, and excellence. Since its founding in 1925, Higley Construction has partnered with clients to bring their goals and visions to life, consistently guided by honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.
At Higley Construction, we build more than buildings — we build trust, relationships, and communities. From the offices where you work, to the schools where you learn, and the hospitals where you heal, we create environments where people can live, work, and thrive. With every project, we go beyond bricks and mortar to connect people and place, delivering spaces that stand the test of time.
As a 100% Employee-Owned Company, we foster a culture of shared success, job stability, and long-term financial growth for all employees. Within the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you're building more than a career — you're building ownership.
Position Overview
The Senior Superintendent is a highly experienced construction professional responsible for overseeing large-scale and complex projects or multiple smaller projects simultaneously. This role requires strong leadership in coordinating subcontractors, managing schedules, ensuring quality control, enforcing safety standards, and maintaining exceptional client relationships. The Senior Superintendent serves as the primary field contact for owners and all project stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and execution of project goals. Working closely with the Project Manager and reporting to the Project Executive, the Senior Superintendent is instrumental in the successful completion of projects. This is a field-based position with occasional office visits for training, project reporting, and collaboration with leadership. The Senior Superintendent also plays a key role in mentoring junior team members and improving company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Deliver results that consistently exceed corporate goals for profitability, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
- Maintain high ratings for client satisfaction, safety performance, and project execution.
- Build and maintain a professional network within the industry and community to support business development efforts.
- Develop and improve policies and procedures to enhance field operations.
- Mentor and train Project Engineers and junior Superintendents to support their professional growth.
- Conduct training sessions and facilitate knowledge-sharing across project teams.
- Write trade-specific scopes of work for bidding and subcontracting.
- Identify risks and requirements in owner contracts and proactively manage projects with those risks in mind.
- Develop and enforce quality control plans and understand common construction pitfalls across various project types.
- Read and interpret multiple stakeholder perspectives to facilitate conflict resolution and problem-solving.
- Foster a culture of creative thinking and proactive problem-solving within project teams.
- Establish and manage project schedules, ensuring accountability from all stakeholders, including Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors.
- Perform detailed project risk assessments to mitigate potential challenges before they arise.
- Promote self-perform work where applicable, maximizing efficiency and profitability.
- Manage multiple teams across complex projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and financial targets.
- Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary field representative for owners and project stakeholders.
- Ensure timely and effective project close-out and resolution of post-project issues.
- Conduct and participate in all Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) and subcontractor meetings.
- Lead daily and weekly foreman/subcontractor meetings to ensure alignment and efficiency.
- Develop and enforce a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with Higley Construction’s safety policies and enforcing disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Advanced leadership and mentoring abilities, fostering a strong team environment.
- Strong business writing and public presentation skills, with the ability to engage and motivate teams effectively.
- High level of personal accountability and the ability to lead by example.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.
- Competency in construction-related software, with a willingness to learn new systems as needed.
- Ability to manage complex projects while maximizing profitability and resource utilization.
- A four-year degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent trade experience.
- Engineering certifications such as PE, and industry certifications from OSHA, USGBC, CMAA, ASHE, or similar organizations are preferred.
- 15-20 years of construction experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including leadership roles on major projects.
- Proven track record of successfully managing teams and executing large-scale projects.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% Employee-Owned
- 25 days of Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- 401k Contributions/Match
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Volunteer Time Off & Gift Match Program
- Paid Birthday Leave
- Paid Family Leave
- Paid Military Leave
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Years of Service Awards
- $1,500 Referral Bonus
- Capability for up to 16 hours / week of remote work.
- Casual Friday Policy
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Apparel Allowance
- Enterprise/National Rental Benefits
As part of your employment with Higley Construction, an initial pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required. This is followed by company-wide annual and random drug and alcohol testing for all employees for the duration of your employment. Higley Construction prohibits employees from being under the influence of substances such as drugs or alcohol during work hours. Higley Construction is dedicated to the Safety of all individuals in our offices and our job sites.
Job Requirements
The following outlines the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is classified as safety-sensitive as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Responsibilities include climbing ladders, working on scaffolding, driving motor vehicles, and walking on roofs or other surfaces commonly found in a construction site environment.
Physical Activities: This role requires driving to and from office, jobsites, meetings, client locations, events, and other work-related locations as necessary. It also may require climbing ladders and scaffolding, riding in mobile elevated work platforms at heights of up to 80 feet, and entering and working in confined or tight spaces. It involves remaining in a stationary position—standing or sitting—for extended periods, as well as frequent movement between tasks or worksites, including walking on snow-covered or icy surfaces. The position requires lifting or adjusting objects, including weights ranging from 30 to 50 pounds without difficulty, as well as performing repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, or fingers. Use of hands and arms to handle tools, equipment, and materials is frequent, and tasks may involve operating spray test equipment, construction site tools, power tools, machinery, and heavy equipment. Employees must be able to wear fall protection gear and respiratory protection.
Environmental Conditions: Work may take place in a variety of environmental conditions, including exposure to high and low temperatures, inclement weather such as rain, wind, and snow, and getting wet during specific tasks. The role may also involve working in dusty environments, areas with extreme noise, poor ventilation, and small or enclosed spaces. In some instances, no adverse environmental conditions are expected.
This list of job requirements is subject to change at any time due to the needs of the business.
Higley Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Higley Construction is strongly committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination for all employees and candidates. It is the policy and practice that Higley Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, socio-economic status, age, disability, physical and mental ability, genetic information, service in the military, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
Notice to Recruiters & Agencies: Higley Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Do not send resumes to our jobs alias, website, or employees. All recruitment inquiries, agency communications, and any agreements must be directed exclusively to our Human Resources department. We are not responsible for agency or recruiting fees unless we specifically request those services in writing, and we will treat all unsolicited resumes as the property of Higley Construction.