About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Trade & Construction.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Superintendent to support field and construction teams for Summer 2027 projects in Madison, WI. In this hands-on role you will help keep projects safe, on schedule, and on budget while gaining practical experience coordinating site activities and working with subcontractors and clients.

• Assist with developing, monitoring, and tracking critical path dates and milestone schedules
• Support weekly foreman meetings and coordinate field communications
• Document daily project activities with logs and photographs
• Help define and review project expectations and scopes of work for subcontractors
• Conduct weekly safety inspections and document observations
• Perform carpentry and general construction tasks to support field operations
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and subcontractors

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
• At least one year of construction field experience (including internships or co-ops)
• Familiarity with construction and carpentry tools and equipment, including power tools
• Understanding of jobsite safety procedures and practices
• Proficiency in Procore (preferred)
• Leadership experience in student organizations or extracurricular activities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Initiative, curiosity, and eagerness to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Estimated pay: $79,240 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Contractor / Full-time (as listed)
• Location: Madison, WI — field-based / on-site work

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What We Value

• Strong focus on safety and quality on every jobsite
• Teamwork, clear communication, and proactive problem solving
• A learning mindset and interest in growing construction leadership skills

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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