Project Superintendent Jobs in Missouri
Project Superintendent jobs in Missouri concentrate heavily in commercial construction, infrastructure, and industrial development, with strong demand at both mid-level and senior tiers as the state continues its sustained building cycle. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor the market, with Springfield contributing a steady volume of regional commercial and institutional work, and firms like JE Dunn Construction, McCarthy Building Companies, and Clayco regularly seek experienced superintendents to lead complex projects. The most in-demand specialties are commercial ground-up, healthcare facility construction, and civil infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Balfour Beatty Communities, we are dedicated to a singular mission: delivering the quality communities people are proud to call home. We believe exceptional living experiences can only be created when We Care—about our residents, our partners, our communities and each other. Our culture of caring drives every aspect of our business, guiding us to always do the right thing and build meaningful connections as we fulfill the needs of our residents and partners with sincerity, empathy and creativity.
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- 2 Volunteer Days per year
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability, parental leave
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Balfour Beatty Investments is a global infrastructure investor operating in the UK, US, and Canada. We provide the investment capability to deliver complex infrastructure projects. Over the past 15 years, Balfour Beatty Investments (formerly known as Balfour Beatty Capital) has established itself as one of the largest investors in the PPP industry, building a portfolio of more than 60 projects worldwide, predominantly in the UK and US.
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About the role
Plans, leads, and coordinates project activities, including formulating project objectives, policies, procedures, site mobilization activities and performance standards for work activities for a particular project. Coordinates, understands, and enforces subcontractor assignment and scope of work. Takes lead on productivity issues and monitors work performance and productivity of company employees and subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedule.
What you'll be doing
- Coordinates, understands, and enforces subcontractor assignment and scope of work. Takes lead on productivity issues and monitors work performance and productivity of company employees and subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedule. Evaluates and monitors subcontractors/vendors contract performance and ensures compliance to contractual obligations.
- Ensures timely compliance with all internal and external document and record keeping requirements, with particular emphasis on accurate daily reports/logs, as well as required legal, safety, environmental, and manpower documentation.
- Ensures construction activities are implemented, conducts pre-construction meeting with all stakeholders, guides project teams. During course of project is responsible for monitoring the project schedule meeting all milestones, timelines, and manage Schedule of Values.
- Reviews and processes Owner and Subcontractor change orders. Monitor all work for adherence to plans, specifications, safety, and quality.
- Ensures implementation of safety program and daily safety inspections that create a safe and healthy work environment throughout the job site and adheres to OSHA safety and record keeping requirements.
Typical Physical Demands: Work is performed in a temporary office and construction site environment. Exterior work may include working inclement weather conditions. Physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, ladders, long periods of walking in a large multifamily community. Employee will occasionally be required to lift and or move up to 50 lbs.
Who we're looking for
- High School diploma or GED
- On the job training and knowledge of construction
- Minimum of 5 years as a construction superintendent or a similar construction role
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and oversee and coordinate a variety of trades
- Ability to read, understand and execute blueprints, drawings and plans
- Knowledge of identifying local and federal building codes, OSHA, EPA rules and regulations
- Solid computer skills
- Self-starter
- Ability to travel 30%
- OSHA 30 Construction and OSHA Fall Protection Certification within 30 days of employment
- MS Office with emphasis on MS Project
- Must have comprehensive understanding of safety regulations
- EPA RRP knowledge, Building Codes and Compliance, Procore Project Management software
- Active and valid Driver’s License
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Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project superintendent jobs across Missouri.
- Verified field experience managing commercial or industrial construction projects in Missouri
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required or strongly preferred by most Missouri employers
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and budgets on multi-million-dollar projects
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Viewpoint, or Bluebeam
- Strong understanding of Missouri building codes, inspection processes, and local permit requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field preferred by larger firms
Project Superintendent Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project superintendent in Missouri?
The most direct path is several years of hands-on field experience in a trade or as an assistant superintendent combined with a degree in construction management or a related field, though neither is universally required. Missouri does not issue a statewide license specifically for project superintendents, but employers expect OSHA 30-Hour certification and working knowledge of Missouri building codes and permit processes. Many candidates move up from foreman or project engineer roles at Missouri-based general contractors.
How much do project superintendents make in Missouri?
Project superintendents in Missouri earn a median of about $112,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,490 for the lowest 10% to over $172,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project superintendents in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring project superintendents in Missouri include Balfour Beatty, Clayco, and JRC Incorporated, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's concentration of large regional and national general contractors headquartered in Kansas City and St. Louis means consistent, year-round demand for experienced field leadership.
Which Missouri cities have the most project superintendent jobs?
St Louis, Earth City, and Kansas City hold the most project superintendent openings in Missouri. Kansas City drives the largest share of volume through its active commercial, healthcare, and infrastructure pipeline, St. Louis adds significant institutional and industrial work anchored by major university and hospital systems, and Springfield generates consistent regional commercial and public-sector demand.
Are there remote project superintendent jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of project superintendent openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects how fundamentally on-site the role is. The portions of the job most likely to be done off-site include project planning, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination, though active site supervision requires a physical presence.
How can I get hired as a project superintendent in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a large Missouri general contractor as an assistant superintendent or field engineer, then building site experience over several years. Firms like JE Dunn and McCarthy run structured associate and field leadership development programs in Missouri that move candidates without a superintendent title into that track. Completing an OSHA 30-Hour course and earning a construction management degree from a Missouri university strengthens early applications considerably.
Where can I find and apply to project superintendent jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to project superintendent jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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