Senior Project Superintendent

About the role

The Christman Company is seeking a Senior Project Superintendent for its Southeast Michigan region. This role involves overseeing large projects or multiple smaller projects, managing subcontractors, coordinating work activities, maintaining schedules, ensuring quality, and enforcing safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Christman presence at the site every day, setting expectations and maintaining commitments.
• Reviews project documents for constructability and logistical issues, recommending or evaluating construction options.
• Establishes site expectations for safety, quality, and other aspects, developing a safety program and orientation.
• Addresses safety concerns, reporting and investigating incidents, and enforcing safety rules.
• Coordinates site logistics, preparing work plans, and scheduling meetings.
• Manages trade contractors, prioritizing submittals, and verifying timesheets.
• Interprets construction documents, recommends methods and equipment, and ensures compliance with specifications.
• Communicates quality expectations, organizes pre-installation meetings, and verifies punch lists.
• Completes daily reports on progress, concerns, and challenges, including weather and safety inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in supervising multiple projects or a single large/complex project.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, and safety management.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage time, plan, and prioritize responsibilities.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Procore.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of relevant training or classes.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of site requirements, tools, methods, and materials.
• Passion for teamwork and problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Skills

• Construction management and project management skills.
• Ability to lead and manage teams.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Procore.

Benefits

Christman offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401K contributions, professional development, and tuition reimbursement. Employees also benefit from a strong company culture and the opportunity to become an employee-owner.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

The position requires frequent travel to construction sites and occasional overtime.

Benefits

Christman provides a robust benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Christman Culture

As an employee-owner, you share in the company's success and are part of a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on growth and innovation.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The role involves working outdoors at construction sites and in an office trailer. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Essential functions require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and use protective equipment.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly.