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Construction Superintendent

Gardner Builders, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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This range is provided by Gardner Builders. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types Annual Bonus

At Gardner, we believe commercial construction should feel as welcoming as it is professional. That’s why we

don’t

just build and remodel —we build relationships,

rooted in hospitality . Our mission is to set the platinum standard for our clients, partners, and team members by delivering exceptional results while embodying our core values: passion, humility, excellence, empathy, and nimbleness. We bring a

hospitality - driven

approach to every project, ensuring that every interaction is thoughtful, responsive, and human-centered.

As Superintendent, you may work across any of our market focuses, including

Healthcare, Commercial Interiors, Industrial, Higher Education, Historical/Repositioning, Mission-Critical, and/or Life Sciences.

Who You Are You’re a hands‑on leader who thrives in the field, keeping people and projects moving forward with confidence, clarity, and care.

Relationships are the core of your work.

You serve as the trusted advisor and liaison for our clients, providing hospitality at every step of the process. You’re the kind of person who’s calm under pressure, quick to solve problems, and great at bringing people together. You set a high bar for craftsmanship, safety, and collaboration, and you expect the same from everyone around you.

You believe that success on a jobsite is about more than just checking off tasks—it’s about building trust, staying organized, and leading by example. You enjoy coordinating moving parts and motivating teams to deliver quality work on time and on budget. Most importantly, you’re energized by watching a plan come to life.

How You’ll Contribute As a Superintendent at Gardner Builders, you'll be the on-site lead for construction operations—balancing the details, managing field teams, and serving as a point of connection between trade partners, clients, and your internal project team. From the start of a project through closeout, you'll be responsible for:

Leading and coordinating daily site operations across multiple projects

Managing schedules, sequencing work, and ensuring progress aligns with project goals

Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized jobsite

Driving quality by proactively identifying and resolving issues before they become problems

Communicating with trade partners, field staff, and project managers to ensure alignment

Hosting weekly foremen meetings to keep everyone informed and on track

Ordering materials, scheduling inspections, and maintaining accurate records

Acting as a visible, responsive, and reliable presence on site

Jumping in as needed to solve problems quickly, professionally, and collaboratively

You’ll also be a role model for safety and hospitality, setting the tone for a positive, productive jobsite culture.

What Success Looks Like You’ll know you’re succeeding when:

Jobsites are safe, organized, and on schedule.

Communication flows clearly between field and office

Team members feel supported, informed, and engaged

Trade partners trust your leadership and value working with you

Clients are impressed by the smooth execution and the way your team shows up

What You’ll Bring

5–10 years of experience as a superintendent in commercial construction

Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, trade scopes, and site logistics

Familiarity with healthcare, commercial interiors, industrial, higher education, historical/repositioning, mission‑critical, and/or life science construction

A humble, team‑oriented approach and the ability to manage several tasks at once while keeping a cool head

Confidence in reading plans, coordinating teams, and adapting to change.

OSHA certification

Proficiency with scheduling software, construction platforms like Procore, Google tools, Microsoft Office tools, and Apple devices

Ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record

What Will Set You Apart

Experience in drywall, finish carpentry, or millwork

Experience scheduling integrated teams using Outbuild scheduling software (or similar, ie Privmavera P6, Microsoft Project, etc)

Experience leading integrated teams on complex renovation projects

Deep knowledge of safety protocols and permitting processes

A proactive, problem‑solving mindset—and a calm presence when things get tough

Why Join Gardner Builders? We are proud to be recognized as:

7‑Time “Best Places to Work”

by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

6‑Time “Top 150 Workplaces”

by Minneapolis Star Tribune

#1 Top Workplace in Construction

by Star Tribune (2023)

4‑Time “Best Workplace”

by Inc Magazine

“Best Places to Work”

by Milwaukee Business Journal

Our

culture‑first approach

encourages personal and professional growth, an EOS‑led structure, and a commitment to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, challenged, and loves coming to work.

Benefits

Annual Salary:

$90,000 - $125,000 annual salary (paid weekly) + discretionary bonus.

Comprehensive Benefits:

Health, dental, vision, HSA with employer contribution, and 401k plan with employer contribution.

Ancillary Benefits:

Company paid basic life & AD&D insurance, company paid long term disability, company paid employee assistance program, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance.

Perks:

Company vehicle, paid parking, company‑provided phone and laptop.

Work‑Life Balance:

Generous paid time off, paid sabbatical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid parental leave, and regular company and team outings.

Interview Process Our process typically includes 2‑3 conversations (phone and in‑person) to ensure a mutual fit.

Pre‑Employment Screening Drug screen and background check required.

Other Items to Note

Gardner Builders reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0‑1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We are only considering local candidates at this time.

Relocation assistance is not available.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function General Business and Project Management

Gardner Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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