Project Superintendent

The Christman Company•Detroit, MI

10d

About The Position

The Christman Company is seeking Project Superintendent candidates for its Southeast Michigan region. The Project Superintendent leads and coordinates field construction activities, ensuring work is planned and completed according to project requirements, schedules, safety expectations, and quality standards. The role reviews design documents for constructability and field considerations; sets site expectations; coordinates site logistics, project work plans, trade contractors, permits, inspections, and installations; and maintains project records and quality follow-up. The position also involves authorizing certain time-and-material work and purchase requisitions in coordination with project leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least five years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role as a Foreman or Superintendent, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to manage and plan work activities and recognize safety concerns while promoting a safe culture among the team, partners, and trade contractors.
Familiarity with site requirements, tools, methods, and materials across the range of trade divisions.
Ability to write and communicate clearly and quickly to a variety of audiences.
Ability to understand job cost accounting practices and analyze reports.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening.

Responsibilities

Review conceptual, schematic, and design development documents for constructability, phasing, temporary protection, site logistics, and other field construction issues; recommend or evaluate construction options and efficiencies.
Establish project site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and conduct.
Promptly report and investigate accidents and safety-related incidents, and address repeat or extreme violations, including removing individuals from the project site when necessary.
Plan and coordinate site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, and storage and staging.
Partner with the Project Manager, client, and trade contractors to develop the project work plan; coordinate preparation for upcoming work through progress meetings.
Plan and coordinate the timely initiation, progress, and completion of trade contract work according to the project schedule.
Discuss quality expectations with trade foremen before installation, including in pre-bid, post-bid, and pre-installation meetings.
Arrange pre-installation coordination meetings for work areas involving multiple trade contractors.
Arrange and coordinate timely permitting and required inspections.
Prioritize and review critical submittals for dimensional control and constructability.
Maintain a rolling punch list defining final quality expectations and ensure its completion.
Verify and authorize trade contractor timesheets for extra work performed on a time-and-material basis.
Authorize purchase requisitions for materials, equipment, and labor as agreed with project leadership before project startup, or when emergency situations require action to keep the project and team members safe.
Complete accurate daily reports covering progress, concerns, challenges, weather, safety inspections, violations, and accidents.