Project Superintendent — Senior Living Construction

Job overview

The Project Superintendent role is onsite at a senior living construction project in Lenexa, KS, in the Kansas City market. Compensation is $100,000–$130,000 per year. Nelson Construction & Development delivers senior living and other development projects across Iowa, Kansas, and surrounding Midwest markets. As the primary field leader, the superintendent coordinates jobsite execution to support safe, timely, and quality project completion. The role works with project management, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and other partners to manage field operations, schedule, safety, quality, documentation, and turnover.

What you'll do

• Lead daily jobsite operations and coordinate subcontractors
• maintain safety requirements and correct or escalate unsafe conditions
• manage field schedules and six-week look-ahead planning
• coordinate sequencing, access, deliveries, inspections, and manpower
• monitor work against drawings and specifications
• identify field conflicts and constructability concerns
• coordinate inspections and site visits
• lead punch list, closeout, and turnover
• maintain daily reports, photos, logs, and field records
• communicate potential cost or schedule impacts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project superintendent

lenexa ks

nelson construction & development

senior living construction

commercial construction

jobsite leadership

subcontractor coordination

construction safety

project scheduling

quality control

$100k–$130k per year

performance bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• basic life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• Simple IRA with employer match
• flexible spending and health savings account options
• paid time off and holidays
• paid parental leave. Company vehicle, fuel card, phone reimbursement, travel reimbursement, lodging, per diem, and project tools may be provided based on assignment and policy.

Why this role

Requires at least five years of commercial construction field experience. OSHA 30-hour and First Aid/CPR certifications are required or must be obtained after hire. Project-based local and regional travel may be required. Compensation includes performance-based bonus opportunities.

About the employer

Nelson Construction & Development is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.