Job Description
Job Description
Ready for a Purpose-Built Career?
For over 60 years, O'Brien Construction has worked to enhance the quality of our communities through our expertise as team builders and constructors, specializing in multi-family housing, municipal and commercial buildings. We are a Construction Manager and General Contractor with a mission to develop lasting relationships built on mutual trust and respect.
O’Brien Construction builds so much more than senior housing and historical renovations. We’re building trust, pride, and a better world than it was yesterday – one job at a time. Because that’s what it means to be Purpose Built!
Building a career is like building anything else - it takes the right plan, the right team and the right commitment. When you work with O’Brien Construction, we can promise you will: accomplish work you’ll be proud of, work with great people, and grow both the community and your career!
The General Superintendent Position
The General Superintendent provides senior-level field leadership and oversight for construction projects across multiple geographic locations, ensuring that all on-site operations are executed in alignment with company standards, safety protocols, schedules, and quality expectations. Serving as a key liaison between field teams and executive leadership, this role supports site mobilization through close-out, oversees day-to-day operations across multiple active projects, and works closely with Project Managers to align manpower, materials, sequencing, and priorities. The General Superintendent also plays a hands-on role in mentoring Superintendents and Foremen, assisting in team building efforts, and maintaining strong relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, design partners, owners, and regulatory agencies.
In addition, the General Superintendent is responsible for enforcing and modeling a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and internal standards through regular audits, toolbox talks, and proactive risk mitigation. This role monitors workmanship and quality control, reviews plans and change orders for proper field implementation, and coordinates scheduling, workflow, procurement, and manpower planning across trades to keep projects on track. Acting as an escalation point when needed, the General Superintendent represents the company in stakeholder meetings and provides clear, consistent reporting to leadership on project progress, challenges, and overall field performance.
Education, Experienece and Qualifications
- 10+ years of construction experience, with at least 5 years in a Superintendent or senior field leadership role is required
- Proven ability to manage multiple job sites concurrently
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, safety regulations, and industry best practices
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects on time and within budget
- Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to travel extensively (80-100%)
Additional Preferred Experience
- Experience in multi-family, senior, or large-scale ground-up home building construction
- Proficiency with project management software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.)
- OSHA 30 certification or equivalent
- Experience building and mentoring high-performing field teams
Compensation, Benefits and Structure for the General Superintendent
O’Brien Construction provides a competitive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary based on experience, skills and abilities, annual bonus, paid time off, employer-sponsored 401k program, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, company-paid electronic devices, and opportunities for professional development.
The General Superintendent reports directly to the Project Director. Travel for this position is frequent and often throughout the Midwest.
The Recruiting Process for the General Superintendent
The recruiting process includes a combination of preliminary phone screens and interviews, candidate assessments, reference checks, and a pre-employment background check and drug test. The process, which is being facilitated through EctoHR, Inc. is designed to ensure that candidates are aligned with O’Brien Construction’s mission and vision.
O’Brien Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer!