Superintendent 1 at Elford Inc – Columbus, Ohio

Construction Superintendent

Elford is hiring an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on commercial and industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for coordinating Elford crews and subcontractors, maintaining safety and quality standards, and driving project execution to meet schedule and performance expectations.

If you’re a Superintendent who takes ownership of the jobsite, leads from the field, and knows how to keep work moving safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you.

Key ResponsibilitiesManage and coordinate all on-site construction activities for Elford crews and subcontractors

Serve as the primary field leader and point of contact for owners, subcontractors, inspectors, and project teams

Enforce Elford safety policies, OSHA standards, and regulatory requirements

Construct projects in strict accordance with approved plans, specifications, and schedules

Maintain daily on-site presence to monitor productivity, quality, and safety performance

Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, inspections, testing, and permits

Drive work to meet or exceed construction schedules and milestones

Support project documentation, billing coordination, and subcontractor scope review

Supervise field staff, including foremen and on-site support personnel

Participate in weekly job meetings, scheduling discussions, and field operations meetings

Qualifications10+ years of construction industry experience

5+ years in a Superintendent or Foreman leadership role

Experience in commercial and/or industrial construction

Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, and quality control

Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

Comfortable using construction technology and reporting tools

Willingness to travel as project needs require

Education: Trade school, apprenticeship, or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Don’t Check Every Box?If you meet most of the qualifications and have a strong foundation in running jobsites, we still encourage you to apply. We value field leadership, accountability, and the ability to deliver results as much as a perfect résumé.

Why ElfordElford is a respected construction firm known for building complex projects, strong teams, and long-term careers. Our Superintendents are trusted leaders who are supported by experienced project teams and given the autonomy to run work the right way.