Construction Superintendent – Residential Custom Homes
Benchmark Custom Homebuilders | St. Louis, MO
About the Role
Benchmark Custom Homebuilders is growing and seeking an experienced, reliable, and honest Construction Superintendent to oversee our residential custom home builds and keep projects on schedule in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
We are a “Quality of Life” company that truly values our employees and understands the importance of flexibility. This position allows you to manage your own day while working alongside — and learning from — a highly experienced Construction Manager.
If you are a positive, experienced team player who takes pride in your work, we would love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and direct construction projects from start to completion
- Schedule and manage subcontractors to maintain timelines
- Coordinate all on-site activities to ensure plans, specifications, and selections are followed
- Maintain clean, organized, and job-ready worksites at all times
- Supervise in-house labor to ensure efficiency and productivity
- Order materials in a timely manner to avoid delays
- Track daily progress and report updates to the Construction Manager and Buildertrend
- Proactively identify, prevent, and resolve issues
- Communicate plan changes and field updates clearly to trades and team members
- Monitor and maintain company tools, equipment, and inventory (trucks, trailers, skid steer, manlift)
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of custom home construction experience (required)
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, sequencing, and methods
- Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
- Familiarity with local building codes and residential construction standards (Kirkwood and surrounding areas)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Buildertrend
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Skilled in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making
- Positive, energetic, and professional attitude
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must have a ½-ton pickup truck and ability to pull/back a trailer
Preferred (Not Required)
- Experience operating equipment (skid steer, manlift, trailers)
- Ability to mentor and train junior laborers
What We Look For
At Benchmark, we hire first on character. We value individuals who are:
- Dependable and honest
- Efficient and proactive
- Positive and team-oriented
- Motivated to grow and succeed
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $60,000 – $90,000 (based on experience)
- Profit-sharing opportunities once vested
- Paid Time Off (PTO/Flex Time)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid mileage for use of a personal vehicle
- Flexible schedule
- No nights or weekends (Monday–Friday only)
- Health insurance options available (discussed during interview)
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday to Friday
- Day shift (8–10 hours)
- No nights or weekends
Application Requirement
Please include a brief summary of your experience in custom residential construction with your application.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
