Superintendent – K12 - Southeast Michigan

Clark Construction Company•Pontiac, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Clark's Lansing office is seeking a Superintendent to lead daily field execution on K-12 construction projects across Southeast Michigan. The role focuses on delivering safe, high-quality spaces while coordinating work inside active school environments, where students may be present, summer schedules are compressed, and opening-day deadlines are fixed. The Superintendent leads daily field operations, including trade contractors, safety standards, and schedule discipline, and partners with the Project Manager on overall project strategy. The position is based in Auburn Hills and serves school districts across Southeast Michigan. Clark offers field authority, support from experienced project managers and executives, and access to its self-perform division. The role also offers opportunities to take on larger or more complex projects and mentor Assistant Superintendents.

Requirements

At least 5 years as a Superintendent in commercial construction.
Strong short-term planning and trade coordination skills.
Clear, firm leadership presence on site.
Deep commitment to safety and quality.
Proficiency with Phoenix, ProjectSight, and Bluebeam.
Reliable transportation and ability to move around active job sites.

Nice To Haves

K-12 or occupied-building experience.

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 the Project Manager.
Lead weekly trade coordination meetings.
Maintain detailed daily reports and documentation.
Drive quality closeout with a minimal punch list.
Represent Clark professionally with district staff and administrators.
Coordinate trades around academic schedules and deliver on opening-day commitments.
Mentor Assistant Superintendents learning K-12 work as opportunities arise.