Elevating Construction General Superintendents

A Principle-Based playbook for executive Construction Leaders in the Field - Book 1

De: Jason Schroeder

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

They don’t just run the job—they set the tone for the entire culture. General superintendents are more than master builders. They’re guardians of the site culture, mentors to future leaders, and the steady hand guiding chaotic projects toward clarity and flow.

This book is a principle-based playbook for today’s construction field leaders—those who want more than to “run work.” It offers clear strategies, hard-won lessons, and field-proven systems to help superintendents lead people, manage complexity, and maintain control without command and control.

This book is also a call to the field—a reminder that Lean and operational excellence isn’t only about theory. It’s about people. It’s about the small, consistent actions that shape culture, raise expectations, and improve lives. We don’t just build projects; we build people, systems, and habits that last. Let’s raise the standard, one huddle at a time.

Drawing inspiration from the best organizational systems in the world—construction, business, aviation, and even the military—this guide balances strength with servant leadership, and structure with compassion. You don’t need to shout to lead. You need systems. You need standards. You need heart.

Whether you’re just stepping into leadership or mentoring the next generation, this book will elevate your thinking, sharpen your skills, and help you build something bigger than the building.