Superintendent – Detroit, Michigan
About The Position
Clark Construction Company is seeking experienced Superintendents to lead field operations on commercial construction projects throughout Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Based in Detroit, this role supports the company’s growing regional presence and contributes to the development, revitalization, and preservation of the area. Projects may include ground-up construction, complex renovations, restoration, and adaptive reuse. The Superintendent leads onsite construction activities from mobilization through completion, coordinating subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and craft labor while overseeing productivity, quality, safety, and schedule objectives. The position works closely with Project Managers and communicates with clients, consultants, architects, and other stakeholders. Experience with historic renovation, restoration, preservation, or adaptive reuse is strongly preferred. Clark describes its work environment as committed to safety, collaboration, innovation, and excellence. The position is based in Detroit and serves clients throughout Southeast Michigan. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check, which may include employment, education, and reference verification, as well as criminal background or driving record checks where permitted by law. Criminal records are reviewed individually under applicable law and do not automatically disqualify candidates.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of commercial construction superintendent experience or equivalent field leadership experience.
- Proven ability to manage multiple phases of construction projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, scheduling, site logistics, safety practices, and quality control processes.
- Experience coordinating multiple trades and maintaining project schedules.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with construction technology, project management software, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with historic renovation, restoration, adaptive reuse, or preservation construction.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day field operations from mobilization through project completion.
- Execute project plans while maintaining productivity, quality, safety, and schedule objectives.
- Lead onsite construction activities and coordinate sequencing for efficient project execution.
- Direct and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and craft labor to meet plans, specifications, and schedule requirements.
- Maintain relationships with trade partners and hold them accountable for performance and quality standards.
- Establish daily and weekly field priorities.
- Develop and maintain look-ahead schedules to identify and resolve potential conflicts.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to align field operations with overall project goals.
- Enforce company safety policies and industry best practices; conduct safety meetings, inspections, and jobsite audits; and stop work when needed to address unsafe conditions.
- Monitor construction for compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements; identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain high standards of craftsmanship and project execution.
- Maintain project documentation, including daily reports, inspection records, material tracking logs, change notices, and field reports.
- Communicate project progress, challenges, and upcoming activities to stakeholders.
- Coordinate deliveries and verify materials meet project specifications; ensure equipment and materials are properly stored, protected, and maintained onsite.
- Plan proactively and manage inventory to minimize delays.
- Participate in owner, subcontractor, and project coordination meetings.
- Build positive relationships with clients, consultants, architects, and other stakeholders.
- Represent Clark professionally and support the growth of its Detroit and Southeast Michigan operations.
Benefits
- Profit sharing program
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Leadership role in a growing Detroit market
- Opportunity to contribute to Detroit’s revitalization and historic preservation efforts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
