Superintendent

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About the role

As a Superintendent, you will independently supervise an area of trade contractors with work valued up to $30M. This role involves day-to-day field coordination of trade partners to ensure high-quality work that aligns with project schedules and contract documents. The position is based on-site at active commercial construction projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate work plans.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Manage schedules and logistics.
• Oversee quality control.
• Act as the primary safety representative on site.
• Lead contractor meetings, daily huddles, and pre-task planning.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safety-first work environment.
• Support constructability reviews, change management, and subcontractor coordination.
• Conduct inspections and mentor less experienced field staff.

Requirements

• 4–8+ years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial construction projects valued $15M–$30M+.
• Strong field supervision experience managing multiple trade partners and subcontractors.
• Proven ability to manage jobsite safety, quality, schedule, and logistics.
• OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead subcontractor meetings and daily huddles.
• Proficiency with construction documentation, drawings, and scheduling software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (bonus).
• STS-C certification (bonus; sponsorship available if not currently held).
• Experience delivering projects in sectors such as Higher Education, Healthcare, Institutional, and K–12.

Benefits

If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in Detroit, MI.