Assistant Construction Superintendent: Field Leadership

Clark Construction Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Generous PTO

401(k) matching

Health coverage

Job summary

Clark Construction Company is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support Southeast Michigan field operations. The role focuses on coordinating daily site activities, maintaining schedule integrity, and communicating effectively with trade partners to meet safety, quality, and project goals in a commercial construction context.

The position offers hands-on experience in jobsite coordination, short-term planning, safety leadership, and project closeout, with growth potential toward a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Superintendent or similar field role.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes.
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills with clients, project teams, and trade partners.
• Ability to manage risk and support cost control efforts.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating short‑term (2-4 week) jobsite activities and communicate plans with trade contractors.
• Support development and maintenance of the project schedule, including three‑week lookahead planning.
• Monitor and support contractor performance to ensure alignment with project timelines and requirements.
• Help facilitate timely approvals and documentation with architects, engineers, and governing authorities.
• Uphold jobsite safety, quality, environmental standards, and cleanliness at all times.
• Assist with project close‑out and ensure all work is completed in accordance with company standards.
• Maintain detailed daily reports documenting site activity, progress, and key events.
• Track labor hours and submit trade hours and labor reports as required.
• Participate in and help lead onsite coordination and progress meetings.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Organizational skills

Communication

Safety leadership

Quality control

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/Civil Engineering

Tools

ProjectSight

Phoenix

Textura

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clark Construction Company is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support Southeast Michigan field operations. The role focuses on coordinating daily site activities, maintaining schedule integrity, and communicating effectively with trade partners to meet safety, quality, and project goals in a commercial construction context.

The position offers hands-on experience in jobsite coordination, short-term planning, safety leadership, and project closeout, with growth potential toward a