Lead Field Superintendent

Description

Multifamily Construction | Caledonia 

With nearly 40 years of construction and development experience, Horizon is a recognized leader in multifamily housing across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan. In 2024, we broke ground on more than 2,900 apartment homes across the Midwest and were recognized as the #15 Multifamily Builder in the nation by the National Multifamily Housing Council.

We're seeking an experienced Lead Field Superintendent to take the lead on one of our upcoming multifamily developments in Caledonia, Wisconsin.

Your First Project

This opportunity starts with a $40 million ground-up multifamily community consisting of approximately 280 apartment homes, multiple residential buildings, a clubhouse, swimming pool, and complete site development. The project is scheduled to begin in late summer and will run approximately 18 months from groundbreaking through completion.

We're looking for someone who can join our team now to participate in onboarding, training, and project planning prior to mobilization.

What You'll Do

As the leader on-site, you'll take ownership of daily field operations and drive the project from startup through turnover. You'll coordinate structural, civil, and MEP trades, manage subcontractor performance, enforce safety standards, and maintain schedule momentum while delivering a high-quality product.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all day-to-day field operations on a large-scale multifamily construction project
• Driving project schedules and coordinating activities between trades
• Managing quality control, inspections, punch lists, and project turnover
• Identifying and resolving field issues through proactive planning and constructability solutions
• Partnering with Project Managers, design teams, inspectors, and subcontractors to keep work moving efficiently
• Maintaining a safe, organized, and productive jobsite culture
• Supervising and developing field staff while holding teams accountable for performance expectations

Leadership Development

At Horizon, we believe great superintendents are also great leaders. Through our Lead Training Program, you'll continue to strengthen skills in communication, documentation, employee development, conflict resolution, safety leadership, and field operations best practices.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Superintendent leading multifamily, mixed-use, or large-scale commercial construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction schedules, sequencing, quality control, and project turnover
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing multiple trades simultaneously
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience managing RFIs, field coordination, and constructability challenges
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant jobsite
• OSHA certification and multifamily construction experience preferred

Why Horizon?

• Opportunity to lead high-profile multifamily developments across the Midwest
• Consistent project pipeline and long-term career growth
• Leadership development and ongoing training opportunities
• Collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation
• Industry-leading projects with one of the nation's Top 15 multifamily builders

If you're ready to lead large-scale multifamily projects and make an impact from the ground up, we'd love to talk with you.

Requirements

Job Qualifications.

• A minimum of ten years’ experience in construction, including large-scale multi-family residential and/or commercial construction, is required for this position.
• Required to have or get upon employment OSHA30 and First Aid/CPR certification
• Familiarity with all facets of construction, including earthwork, drainage, framing, finishes and all mechanicals is a must.
• A high degree of construction field expertise will be required.
• Ability to supervise, teach and motivate staff; willingness to perform any task that is required and possess good safety habits.
• The person in this position must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with other members of the construction department and with third-party contractors and tradesman, as well as with company owners and managers, and all other office team members.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects and meet critical time deadlines are crucial to this position.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Regular and Predictable Attendance: Consistent, reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. Employees are expected to maintain regular and predictable attendance and to report to work as scheduled.
• Worksite Safety: Employees are responsible for following all company safety policies and procedures and for helping to maintain a safe work environment for themselves, coworkers, residents, subcontractors, vendors, and visitors.