Site Superintendent – Commercial Construction Location: Warren, MI | Travel: required

Posted 1 year ago

Ready to build something that matters?
We’re looking for a driven Site Superintendent to lead construction projects across the Midwest. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with a high-performing team, and seeing a project through from the ground up, this opportunity is for you.

As a Commercial Construction Site Supervisor, you’ll be a key leader onsite, overseeing subcontractors and ensuring quality craftsmanship, safety, and efficiency. You’ll collaborate with coworkers, use cutting-edge construction tech (Procore, drones, 3D tools like Matterport), and contribute to projects that shape communities and customer spaces.

Site Superintendent – Commercial Construction Job Responsibilities

Work Schedule and Travel

  • Availability for projects requiring after-hours and some weekends for occupied spaces (most projects)
  • Potential for travel out of town required, including full-time projects lasting up to 8 months
  • Typically travel home every two weeks; focus on keeping workers close to home.

Vehicle and Equipment Management

  • Responsible for maintaining a clean driving record
  • Professional upkeep and use of personal and company vehicles and equipment
  • Provide and use personal tools, with clarification of tools and expectations part of the interview process.

Pre-Construction Responsibilities

  • Perform a complete pre-construction project review
  • Review plans, RFI’s, Sub-Contractor proposals, Estimates, SOV, Bid Documents, RFP documents, and other project documentation
  • Redline documents and create a complete list of questions to understand the project
  • Prepare and participate in turnover meetings to provide feedback and get answers to questions from the Project Review.

Project Management and Execution

  • Full understanding of Schedule and Phasing Plans
  • Evaluate the job site to ensure the project scope is accurate
  • Account for materials and equipment onsite to ensure proper preparation
  • Coordinate activities of subcontractors and co-workers
  • Review plan discrepancies in the field
  • Evaluate workmanship and quality
  • Resolve discrepancies that may arise
  • Keep the project on schedule and within budget
  • Prevent fines and interruptions by conducting inspections and enforcing codes
  • Communicate with the Project Manager and client on issues and schedules
  • Daily use of technology (phones, emails, messaging, computers, Teams, Procore, Time management tools).

Technology Use

  • Procore daily activities include drawing review, document photos, daily log, mark-ups, and executing RFI’s
  • Train and use Matterport, OpenSpace, Drones, and other technology
  • Evaluate and initiate change orders by collaborating with the Project Manager using Procore, sketches, marked-up plans, and documentation.

Operational Standards and Problem Resolution

  • Meet operational standards by contributing construction information to strategic plans and reviews
  • Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards
  • Resolve problems and identify construction management system improvements
  • Meet construction budget by monitoring project expenditures and identifying variances
  • Implement corrective actions.

Project Oversight and Compliance

  • Define project purpose and scope
  • Calculate resources required, and establish standards and protocols
  • Allocate resources, schedule, and coordinate staff and subcontractors
  • Evaluate milestone assumptions and conclusions
  • Resolve design problems and implement change orders
  • Approve construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases
  • Obtain approvals from buyers
  • Prevent fines and interruptions by complying with and enforcing codes.

Safety and Environment

  • Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures
  • Comply with legal regulations and understand Safety documentation
  • Review Site Specific Safety Plans, Job Site Analysis, and Toolbox Talks with personnel on site.

Communication and Teamwork

  • Enhance the organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
  • Explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
  • Establish and maintain high staff morale, and model sound leadership, and teamwork
  • Advocate for clients and facilitate the availability of services and materials.
  • Make suggestions and recommendations for repair
  • Schedule delivery of needed materials and labor requests
  • Troubleshoot and identify construction problems, offering timely and safe solutions
  • Ensure the project proceeds on time.

Inventory and Reporting

  • Manage tool and materials inventory for each project
  • Ensure unused materials are accounted for and reported to the Director of Construction
  • Complete necessary reports and meet at least weekly with the Construction Director to discuss construction progress
  • Accomplish operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Personal Conduct

  • Wear clean and well-kept company-provided uniforms (shirts)
  • Maintain good personal hygiene to ensure positive contact with clients
  • Other duties as assigned.

Site Superintendent – Commercial Construction Requirements

  • Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Civil or any other Construction discipline is a plus
  • Minimum of 5 years of carpentry skill or other Construction Trade required
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Established credibility and integrity
  • Experience in supervising construction projects, sub-contractors, and direct reports
  • Excellent understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, foundations, carpentry and masonry work
  • Ability to read and fully understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents
  • Understanding of proper safety procedures and recognition of hazards
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and other construction software
  • Ability to critically look at craftsmanship
  • Ability to organize time, material, and labor
  • The ability to multitask
  • The ability to supervise numerous crews handling a variety of tasks.

Site Superintendent – Commercial Construction Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift to 50 pounds
  • Clean background check
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Walk and stand for long periods
  • Perform strenuous physical labor
  • Employees must have excellent stamina.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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