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Location: Southeast Michigan (local work, minimal travel)

 

Employment Type: Full-Time

 

Compensation: $85-115k plus vehicle and phone allowance

 

We are partnered with design-build general contractor in Southeast Michigan to hire a Superintendent for ground-up commercial construction. The company has delivered design, development, and construction services in the region for more than 20 years, including projects it develops for itself.

 

This Superintendent will lead field operations from site mobilization through final turnover. You will typically run one project at a time, working in close partnership with the Project Manager and reporting to the Construction Services Manager.

 

Ground-up commercial experience is required. This role is built for a Superintendent who has taken commercial buildings from sitework all-the-way to turnover, not tenant improvements or renovations alone.

 

What You'll Do

 

Lead all on-site activities on ground-up commercial projects, from sitework and foundations through vertical construction, closeout, and turnoverBuild and maintain the overall project schedule, drive daily production, and control the critical pathRun and update the 3-week look-ahead schedule with subcontractorsPlan site logistics, sequencing, and manpowerAnticipate and resolve constructability, coordination, and schedule issues before they reach the fieldDirect subcontractors to meet schedule, quality, and safety expectations, and lead coordination meetingsLead jobsite safety with consistent expectations and enforcementOversee quality control and corrective actions, and keep a clean, organized jobsiteCoordinate inspections with municipal officials and third-party agenciesBuild strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and consultantsDocument daily progress, photos, issues, and as-built conditions in Microsoft TeamsPartner with the Project Manager on issue resolution and closeoutMentor and train Assistant Superintendents and field staff when assignedWhat You'll Bring

 

5+ years of construction field experience, including time as a Superintendent on ground-up commercial projectsA proven record of delivering ground-up commercial buildings from sitework through turnoverStrong knowledge of construction means and methods, sitework, and building sequencingDemonstrated ability to lead field teams and manage schedulesProficiency in MS Project schedulingComfort documenting daily work in Microsoft TeamsOSHA 30 (required)Certified Storm Water Management Operator (required)

 

The right person leads through planning and foresight, communicates clearly and directly, and takes full ownership of outcomes. They put the project first, solve problems instead of passing them along, and act with honesty and respect.

 

Why This Role

 

Stay local. Build in Southeast Michigan instead of traveling out of state.Focus on one job. Run one project at a time (two only if they are small), so you can build it right.Direct access to ownership. A small, talented team with no layers of bureaucracy and no-nonsense administration.Build for the owner, too. Work on the company's own development projects, where it is its own client.Strong benefits. Employer-sponsored health care, vehicle and phone allowance, and flexible vacation.