Construction Superintendent - Food Grade Manufacturing in Shelbyville

Job Description

Job Posting: Local Construction Superintendent – Food Grade Manufacturing & Commercial Projects

About Us: We are a well-established, locally focused construction company known for delivering exceptional results across food-grade manufacturing, office buildings, hotels, restaurants, and more. With projects typically ranging from $10M–$20M, we pride ourselves on our ability to self-perform civil, concrete, and masonry work. Our team thrives on building long-term relationships and delivering high-quality projects that positively impact our community.Position

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead ground-up commercial projects with a focus on food-grade manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial, heavy civil, concrete, masonry, and structural work.

Superintendent Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily field operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.
• Manage subcontractors and self-perform crews for civil, concrete, and masonry work.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and project alignment.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, food-grade regulations, and OSHA safety standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections to uphold safety and quality.

Superintendent Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent in ground-up commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil, concrete, masonry, and structural systems.
• Experience with food-grade manufacturing, educational, medical, REC, and hospitality projects is preferred.
• Ability to lead and manage self-perform crews and subcontractors effectively.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam) and scheduling tools.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary up to $125K (based on experience).
• Full healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision).
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit-sharing opportunities.
• Local projects—home every night!

How to Apply: If you’re an experienced superintendent who values local work and enjoys leading diverse projects with a focus on quality, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to Dillon.Cornette@gogpac.com with the subject line “Superintendent Application – [Your Name].”

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.