Superintendent - Residential

Founded in 2010, Centric has grown into one of the most recognized general contractors in Kansas City and is active in its business, civic, and philanthropic communities. The company serves the workplace, retail, healthcare,  institutional, industrial, hospitality, multi-family, and single-family residential markets, and has grown to 165 associates and $230 million in revenue from its home in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. Most importantly, Centric prides itself on helping make Kansas City a cooler place to live, work, and play by building our city and its stories...from the ground up.

Position Objective
The Residential Superintendent is responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of residential construction in the field, maintaining schedule, quality, and budget while delivering an exceptional homeowner experience. Serving as the primary point of contact for homeowners and designers, this role partners closely with the Project Manager to resolve issues, monitor quality, coordinate design decisions, and ensure the successful completion of all subcontractor work. The Superintendent also enforces safety guidelines, maintains project momentum, and aligns field operations with homeowner expectations. This role requires adaptability, strong problem-solving, and the interpersonal skills to manage complex relationships while keeping projects on track.

Essential Job Functions

Project and Field Management

Have a thorough understanding of all construction documents, including residential plans, specifications, and finish schedules

Review, coordinate, and understand submittals and shop drawings; collaborate with homeowners and designers on finish selections and field-level design decisions as they arise

Work with Project Manager to develop, update, and maintain the project schedule and three-week look-ahead schedules

Schedule, coordinate, and sequence all material deliveries, subcontractors, and vendors for efficient and safe project execution

Schedule, coordinate, and manage pre-installation meetings, permits, testing, and inspections

Coordinate, review, and inspect installed work to ensure compliance with construction documents and homeowner expectations

Resolve and diffuse issues quickly and effectively; identify creative, outside-the-box solutions when standard approaches are not feasible in a residential setting

Supervise completion of punch lists and final project close-out, ensuring the homeowner is fully satisfied with the finished product

Communication, Documentation & Project Controls

Produce and retain field reports and documentation (project schedules, cost reports, delay reports, work logs, and as-built documents)

Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for homeowners; communicate proactively, transparently, and professionally throughout the construction process to build trust and manage expectations

Participate in homeowner meetings to report project progress, address concerns, and resolve outstanding production issues

Assist in facilitating weekly job site meetings

Understand the project budget and work with the Project Manager to manage cost; promptly communicate homeowner-driven scope changes and their impacts

Utilize required technology and computer software provided by Centric

Ensure all field personnel are working in compliance with OSHA and Centric safety requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Minimum (2) years of field supervision experience in residential construction; custom home or high-end residential experience strongly preferred

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, construction science, or extenstive experience in residential construction

Intermediate knowledge of project management, scheduling software, and Microsoft Office products

Must be proficient in reading and understanding residential plans, specifications, drawings, and project schedules

OSHA-10, OSHA-30, and First-Aid/CPR certifications are preferred; OSHA-10 is required within 30 days of employment

Valid driver’s license is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates strong, innovative problem-solving and analytical skills to make sound, real-time design coordination decisions in collaboration with homeowners and the project team

Strong ability to prioritize and develop work schedules that incorporate multiple trade groups

Maintains composure, professionalism, and objectivity in difficult situations and effectively resolves conflicts without escalating tension

Demonstrates confidence in identifying construction productivity issues and taking action before the project is negatively impacted

Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build genuine rapport with homeowners, subcontractors, designers, and internal teams

Demonstrates the ability to manage sensitive homeowner relationships with professionalism and empathy while influencing others and working effectively under pressure

Demonstrates a strong knowledge of materials and resource allocation, construction tools, and execution according to plan specifications

Uses technology to support project success and enhance the homeowner experience

Superior Benefits Package

Unlimited PTO

100% Employee-owned!

One month Sabbatical after seven years of continuous service

Affordable, quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with company match

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Company provided laptop and cell phone

401k plan with company contributions

529e college savings plan with company contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Centric is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.