Construction Superintendent

Join our team: Construction Superintendent – Watertown, SD

Sentry is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead commercial, industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, and infrastructure projects throughout the Midwest and across the United States.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the field, leading crews, coordinating subcontractors, solving problems, and keeping projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Project assignments may require travel, extended stays near project locations, or relocation on a project-by-project basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations from project startup through project completion

• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and self-perform crews

• Maintain project schedules and ensure key milestones are achieved

• Conduct site safety meetings and enforce company safety standards

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and project documents

• Identify and resolve field issues before they impact schedule or productivity

• Maintain quality standards and ensure work is completed correctly

• Communicate project progress with project managers, owners, engineers, and other stakeholders

• Manage manpower, equipment, materials, and daily jobsite activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience preferred

• Previous Construction Superintendent, Foreman, or field leadership experience required

• Experience with commercial, industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, or infrastructure construction projects

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Valid driver's license

• Willingness to travel based on project assignments

Schedule and travel 

Full-time, Monday–Friday (50-hour work week)

[Overtime available / as needed] 

Travel: Within about 2 hours of Watertown; home most nights / Overnight travel DEPENDS ON JOB 

Pay [Hourly range per hour, or yearly range per year, e.g. $28.00 – $40.00 per hour], based on experience. [Role-specific extras, e.g. per diem, overtime pay, tool allowance] 

Benefits 

Health insurance 

Dental insurance 

Vision insurance 

Life insurance 

401(k) with company match 

Paid time off 

Paid holidays 

Raises based on merit 

[Role-specific: Company vehicle / Company phone / Tool allowance / Paid training] 

About Sentry USA Sentry USA is a self-performing general contractor and design-build firm headquartered in Watertown, SD, with an office in Sioux Falls. Our in-house teams handle design, engineering, project management, electrical, mechanical, structural steel, manufacturing, controls and automation, and field service for commercial, industrial, agricultural and infrastructure clients across the Midwest. Flexible. Innovative. Results. 

Sentry USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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