What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIELD SUPERINTENDENT position at Wells?
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Field Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all field operations related to precast concrete installation, ensuring projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget. This role manages jobsite coordination, including layout, sequencing, equipment, and personnel, while working closely with internal teams and general contractors. Reporting to the Field Operations Manager or Vice President of Construction Services, the Superintendent plays a critical role in driving project success from start to finish.
Salary range $67,700-$90,000 a year. Based on experience.
SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
At Wells, youre part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether youre in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.
WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
- Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
- Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements
WHAT YOULL DO
- Lead and supervise all field operations for precast installation projects
- Provide direction and support to Field Foremen and field crews
- Coordinate daily with dispatch for load sequencing and delivery schedules
- Ensure proper layout, alignment, and elevations using survey equipment
- Promote and enforce safety standards, company policies, and OSHA compliance
- Collaborate with general contractors and other trades to maintain workflow
- Plan and manage installation sequencing based on site conditions and production schedules
- Source and coordinate equipment, materials, and resources to meet project timelines
- Complete required documentation, including PCI paperwork and NCRs
- Conduct field checks to ensure accuracy, access coordination, and quality standards
WHO WERE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is an experienced field leader with deep knowledge of precast construction and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency. They are highly organized, proactive, and confident in managing crews, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and making real-time decisions on the jobsite. This individual leads by example, communicates effectively, and takes full ownership of project performance from planning through completion.
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
- Minimum 5 years of precast erection experience preferred (or 10 years of general construction experience)
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
- OSHA 30 certification required (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong knowledge of precast systems, erection processes, and construction practices
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, crane charts, and plans
- Experience with survey equipment and jobsite layout
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
- Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
- Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
- Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
- Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
- Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.
This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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Salary : $67,700 - $90,000