General Superintendent - Commercial Drywall… at Midwest… · Nashville

About the Midwest Drywall: Founded in 1972, Midwest Drywall, an employee-owned company, is a leading contractor of panel engineering, fabrication, installation, EIFS/plaster, metal-studs, drywall, specialty ceilings and finish carpentry. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Midwest Drywall’s 350+ employees serve customers in the Midwest region and throughout the United States and has developed a reputation of excellence, providing specialty services to some of the most iconic commercial projects. Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. works hard to provide a culture where people will not only enjoy the stability of long term employment but also have the opportunity for growth. Compensation and benefits that are consistent with our leadership position in the industry. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) striving to provide long-term employment opportunities for all.

Position Summary

The General Superintendent leads field operations across the assigned market, coordinating active projects and field leadership to support safe, timely, and profitable work. This role oversees workforce planning, project execution, quality, safety, and the use of labor, materials, and equipment across multiple jobsites. Working closely with the Market Leader, Project Managers, General Contractors, and other partners, the General Superintendent helps align field priorities with project commitments, addresses operational challenges, and develops a consistent, accountable field team from project start through closeout.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field operations across the assigned market, maintaining visibility into active projects, workforce needs, schedules, site conditions, and emerging risks.
• Coordinate with the Market Leader and Project Managers to set field priorities, allocate superintendents and crews, and adjust manpower across projects as workloads and schedules change.
• Review project schedules, look-ahead plans, labor forecasts, and production goals with field leaders; identify constraints early and coordinate practical recovery plans when work falls behind.
• Guide project startup and execution, confirming that field teams understand the scope, drawings, specifications, schedule, safety requirements, quality expectations, and communication plan.
• Monitor labor productivity, work quality, material use, equipment needs, and jobsite readiness across the market; raise cost or schedule concerns promptly and work with the project team on corrective actions.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery, staging, and distribution of materials and equipment among jobsites; support equipment upkeep and efficient use of company resources.
• Promote consistent application of the Company safety program and applicable jobsite requirements. Conduct field visits and safety discussions, address hazards, and follow through on corrective actions.
• Review workmanship and completed work for compliance with plans, specifications, and quality expectations; coordinate resolution of deficiencies and support timely project closeout.
• Build effective working relationships with General Contractors, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams. Communicate field progress, resolve coordination issues, and help protect the Company’s reputation and future work.
• Lead regular coordination with field leaders and project teams to share schedule updates, manpower needs, lessons learned, and solutions to recurring field issues.
• Support project documentation, including daily reports, manpower tracking, progress updates, safety records, and closeout information, using Company systems such as Procore and Bluebeam as applicable.
• Coach field leaders, reinforce accountability and teamwork, and help develop a capable workforce aligned with the Company’s mission, values, policies, and procedures.
• Represent the Company with integrity, fairness, and professionalism, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day leadership and supervision to Field Superintendent and Supervisors, and other field personnel assigned to the market or projects. May coordinate the work of foremen and craft employees through project field leaders. Sets clear expectations, assigns and coordinates work, monitors performance, provides coaching and feedback, and supports training and development. Participates in staffing decisions and performance management in coordination with the Market Leader and Company policies. Promotes consistent communication, accountability, and adherence to safety and quality standards across the field team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a commercial construction superintendent or in a similar field leadership role.
• At least seven years of progressive construction field management experience, including significant commercial construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial drywall, metal framing, EIFS/plaster, ceilings, carpentry, or related specialty-trade work; framing and drywall experience is preferred.
• Advanced understanding of construction methods, field operations, project processes, cost impacts, quality requirements, and applicable safety and health guidelines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects or work areas, coordinate labor and resources, maintain schedules, and address field issues effectively.
• Ability to monitor budgets and productivity, support project profitability, and build relationships that contribute to future work.
• Experience using construction technology systems such as Bluebeam and Procore.
• Ability and willingness to travel between jobsites throughout the assigned market, and for business as needed; valid driver’s license required.

Education and Experience

• Required: At least seven years of progressive construction field management experience, including significant commercial construction experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction science or management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Licenses, Certifications, and Training

• OSHA 30-hour Construction Course completion.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively to project sites.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan work, prioritize competing needs, and make sound decisions in a changing field environment.
• Self-motivated, diligent, proactive, and able to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Clear written and verbal communication, engaging facilitation, strong organization, and effective coordination.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Physical Demands The role regularly requires standing and walking on active construction sites, including uneven surfaces, and may require climbing stairs or ladders; bending, kneeling, reaching, or stooping; and using a computer, phone, or other communication tools. The employee must be able to access project areas and observe work in progress. The position may involve moving or carrying job-related materials, equipment, or supplies as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment Work is performed in both office and active construction-site settings. Jobsites may include exposure to outdoor weather, dust, noise, heights, moving equipment, and other typical construction hazards. Required personal protective equipment and site-specific safety procedures must be followed. The position requires regular travel among project sites within the assigned market and may require schedule flexibility based on project needs.

Safety Responsibilities

• Model Midwest Drywall safety expectations; site-specific rules, and applicable OSHA requirements
• Lead consistent implementation of the Company safety program across active projects in the assigned market, coordinating with the Director of Safety, Safety Specialists, Market Leader, and project teams.
• Use required PPE and jobsite access procedures; immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, injuries, or significant project risks and partner with Safety, Operations, Field Leadership, and People Operations on follow-up.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety walks and observations across the market. Identify hazards and unsafe practices, communicate expectations, assign corrective actions, and verify timely completion.
• Support timely reporting and investigation of incidents and near misses. Help identify contributing factors, communicate lessons learned, and monitor recurring concerns so preventive actions are applied across projects.
• Coach Field Superintendents and Supervisors, foremen, and field personnel to maintain active safety engagement and accountability, and reinforce compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, Company policies, and project-specific rules.

Benefits Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 401(k) with Company-paid match; health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; flexible spending accounts; Company vehicle; and Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance. Eligibility and terms are governed by applicable plans and Company policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA Accommodation Midwest Drywall is an equal opportunity employer. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.

Employee Acknowledgment I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed this job description. I understand that it may be revised at any time and that I am responsible for performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable.

E-Verify: Midwest Drywall participates in the E-Verify program to verify employment eligibility of our employees. E-Verify compares information provided on the Form I-9 to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm an individual’s eligibility to work in the US.