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Brinkman Construction

Employee-owned general contractor for commercial construction

Superintendent

Full-TimeDeadline 10/31/26
$90k - $135k/yr+ Cash bonuses + Spot-bonuses
Senior
Denver, CO, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Minimum 5+ years of construction management experience with a general contractor.
  • Experience in a lead superintendent role with a variety of ground-up product types, including multifamily, general commercial, medical, manufacturing, and industrial.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Suite applications, construction scheduling software, and project management applications.
  • Complete understanding of contract documents such as drawings, specifications, and contracts.
  • Competence managing all aspects of a construction project on a stand-alone basis, with only infrequent support from upper management.
  • A current driver’s license that has been valid for the past 12 consecutive months.
  • Clear and effective communication.
  • Ability to motivate and gain trust from team members.
  • Accountability and integrity.
  • Sound decision-making capabilities under pressure.
  • Ability to foster working relationships with owners, trade partners, and inspectors.
Responsibilities
  • Provide job-site leadership necessary for successful completion of assigned projects.
  • Create and maintain the master schedule and four-week look-ahead schedules.
  • Supervise quality standards and implement the quality assurance and quality control program.
  • Understand and hold others accountable for job-site safety standards.
  • Oversee the stormwater management program.
  • Coordinate with jurisdictional permitting and inspection entities and third-party testing agencies.
  • Understand and enforce the complete execution of all subcontractors’ contractual obligations.
  • Train and mentor direct reports to create leverage and opportunities for others without risking successful project outcomes.
  • Use construction-project management experience and knowledge to drive solutions to problems and unify key team members to advance solutions.
  • Conduct preconstruction meetings with subcontractors before they start work.
  • Conduct weekly on-site subcontractor coordination meetings, safety meetings, and daily safety inspections.
  • Ensure projects close out effectively and all permits are closed.
  • Maintain as-built drawings throughout each project and submit accurate as-built drawings at project completion.
  • Monitor field labor and equipment utilization, compare utilization to budget, and provide cost projections to the project manager during monthly project cost report reviews.
Desired Qualifications
  • OSHA 10 certification.
  • OSHA 30 certification.
  • First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Stormwater Management Plan certification.

About the company

Brinkman Construction is a commercial general contractor serving Colorado’s Front Range. It handles the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction with virtual design and construction (VDC) to construction execution and warranty management, across sectors like multifamily, healthcare, office, industrial, tenant improvements, and hospitality. The company is employee-owned (ESOP) and emphasizes a relationship-based, ownership mindset to deliver projects and foster client trust. Its goal is to complete high-quality, sustainable buildings while building long-term partnerships with clients and employees.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fort Collins, Colorado

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • Touchmark on Harmony Ridge broke ground August 13, 2026, adding senior-living backlog.
  • Mark Beal joined in 2026 and John Hammer became preconstruction director, strengthening leadership bench.
  • Recent wins include Authentix Greeley, Lariat, and Novel HiFi, signaling steady demand.

What critics are saying

  • Affordable housing depends on public approvals; 7001 Prospect targets spring 2025 completion.
  • Denver multifamily exposure remains heavy, and Oaks Ridge at 64th finishes in fall 2026.
  • No visible national scale or diversified geography leaves Brinkman vulnerable to Front Range slowdowns.

What makes Brinkman Construction unique

  • 100% employee-owned since 2016, with 150-plus employee owners and ESOP culture.
  • Jim Ciesla and Paul Brinkman keep local ownership anchored in Colorado Front Range relationships.
  • Broad delivery spans multifamily, senior living, healthcare, and industrial projects across Fort Collins-Denver.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Parental Leave
  • Performance Bonus