Superintendent – K12 - Northern Michigan
About The Position
Clark's Lansing office is seeking a Superintendent to lead daily field execution on K–12 construction projects across Northern Michigan. School construction is different. Buildings are occupied. Students are present. Summer schedules are compressed. Opening day deadlines are fixed. This role exists to ensure we deliver safe, high-quality spaces while coordinating dozens of moving parts inside active school environments. You'll own what happens in the field every day - leading trade contractors, enforcing safety standards, and maintaining schedule discipline - while partnering with your Project Manager on overall project strategy. Based in Alpena, serving districts across Northern Michigan - ideal candidates may live near Alpena, Atlanta, West Branch, and other surrounding areas.
Requirements
- 5+ years as a Superintendent in commercial construction
- K–12 or occupied-building experience preferred
- Strong short-term planning and trade coordination skills
- Clear, firm leadership presence on site
- Deep commitment to safety and quality
- Proficiency with Phoenix, ProjectSight, Bluebeam
- Reliable transportation and mobility on active sites
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead 2–4 week look-ahead execution
- Coordinate daily trade sequencing and site logistics
- Enforce safety, cleanliness, and occupied-building protocols
- Verify schedule alignment with your Project Manager
- Lead weekly trade coordination meetings
- Maintain detailed daily reports and documentation
- Drive quality closeout with minimal punch list
- Represent Clark professionally with district staff and administrators
Benefits
- profit sharing
- generous PTO
- 401(k) matching
- comprehensive health coverage
- professional growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
