Preparing the Next Generation of Construction Superintendents

LIVE WEBINAR
Tuesday, November 17, 1pm ET

Finding qualified construction superintendents remains a challenge for contractors. According to the 2026 AGC and NCCER Workforce Survey, 75% of firms hiring for superintendent roles had difficulty finding qualified candidates. Rather than relying solely on hiring, contractors need to prepare experienced foremen to advance into the role. 

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In this webinar we'll discuss:

  • Common challenges contractors face when preparing future superintendents.
  • The knowledge and skills required to succeed in the role.
  • Key training areas, including project management, cost control, risk mitigation and people leadership.
  • How contractors can develop qualified superintendents through structured training.

Join Jennifer Wilkerson, NCCER Vice President of Innovation & Advancement, and Jesse Hernandez, Principal at Depth Builder and NCCER Master Trainer, for a discussion on how contractors can develop qualified construction superintendents. The discussion will focus on preparing experienced foremen for the responsibilities of the role and the training needed to succeed.
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Learn from the industry experts

Your Hosts

  • Jennifer Wilkerson, NCCER Vice President, Innovation & Advancement
  • Jesse Hernandez, Principal at Depth Builder and NCCER Master Trainer  

 

Presenter Bios

Jennifer Wilkerson
NCCER Vice President, Innovation & Advancement
Jennifer Wilkerson has been with NCCER for over 16 years where she is currently the Vice President of Innovation and Advancement. Her background includes teaching high school English and serving as the acting business manager at the welding and fabrication company she and her husband founded and owned.

Jesse Hernandez
Principal at Depth Builder and NCCER Master Trainer
From grading ditches to guiding executives, Jesse’s career proves one thing: leadership is about people, not titles. Today, he helps construction leaders humanize the work, optimize the execution, and scale the improvements. His training blends field-tested tactics with a people-first approach designed to leave the construction industry better than he found it. 

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