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Senior Superintendent – Living Sector

St. Louis, MO

Job Description

About PARIC

Since 1979, PARIC has been a leader in general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. As one of the largest, privately-held companies in the Midwest, we are committed to investing in our communities and building lasting client relationships.

At PARIC, our employees operate in alignment with our core values, ensuring a safe, client-focused approach that delivers excellence on every project. We hire top talent, provide cutting-edge tools and training and turn our clients’ visions into reality.

PARIC’s Core Values

POWER OF ONE TEAM – Because people are the force behind every success. We have unity in purpose and diversity in talent.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS – Because surpassing all expectations is so profoundly satisfying. This commitment to excellence extends to every employee and to every project.

ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY – Because we build more than buildings. We give our time, talents and resources to a range of community efforts.

DOING WHAT WE SAY – Because as the adage says: “You’re only as good as your word.” If we say something is going to happen, it will happen.

RELENTLESS EVOLUTION – Because if you’re not learning from your mistakes, you’re not growing. We embrace positive change, face challenges head-on and get even better with every project.

Senior Superintendent – Living Sector

PARIC is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent to lead field operations for our Living Sector projects, including historical renovations, multifamily residential developments, and senior living communities. This role oversees daily site activities, drives excellence in safety, quality, and schedule, and mentors the next generation of field leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all field operations, including supervision of field labor and trade partners.
  • Enforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all site safety practices.
  • Oversee QA/QC activities: inspections, checklists, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
  • Direct daily coordination of work, site logistics, and material/equipment deliveries.
  • Develop and mentor Field Managers, General Foremen, and Superintendents.
  • Manage complex trade sequencing and maintain project schedule and critical path.
  • Lead schedule development during preconstruction in collaboration with project management.
  • Anticipate and address site constraints, weather impacts, and potential conflicts.
  • Provide insight into labor productivity, field efficiency, and cost impacts.
  • Participate in bid reviews to validate field assumptions and sequencing strategy.
  • Support change order documentation and cost-control expectations for field teams.
  • Drive constructability reviews and implement innovative field methods (prefabrication, modular, lean practices).
  • Build strong, transparent relationships with clients and proactively manage expectations.
  • Serve as the primary field point of contact for complex issues and stakeholder communication.
  • Uphold PARIC’s core values and foster a high-performance team environment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

  • Apprenticeship Program, Construction Management degree, or equivalent field experience.
  • 15+ years of progressive construction field leadership experience.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop field staff.
  • Ability to manage multiple mid-sized projects or large, complex scopes.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and collaboration.

Preferred:

  • Experience supervising PSP teams and coordinating up to 25 tradespeople.
  • Strong understanding of labor cost trends, productivity metrics, and field efficiency.
  • Prior involvement in preconstruction planning and trade partner buyout support.

Why Join Us?

  • We offer comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, 10 Paid Holidays per year, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
  • Career development and professional growth opportunities.
  • A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

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