Assistant Construction Superintendent – On‑Site Lead

Clark College; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

profit sharing

generous PTO

401(k) matching

comprehensive health coverage

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Job summary

Clark College Southeast Michigan seeks an Assistant Superintendent to support field operations on commercial construction projects across Southeast Michigan. You will coordinate daily site activities, maintain schedules, supervise safety and quality, and communicate with trade partners to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on coordination, lookahead planning, and assisting with project close-out while growing toward a Superintendent role within a collaborative and safety-focused

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 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

Field coordination

Scheduling

Communication

Safety leadership

Quality control

Trade partner management

Budget/risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project Sight

Phoenix

Textura

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clark College Southeast Michigan seeks an Assistant Superintendent to support field operations on commercial construction projects across Southeast Michigan. You will coordinate daily site activities, maintain schedules, supervise safety and quality, and communicate with trade partners to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on coordination, lookahead planning, and assisting with project close-out while growing toward a Superintendent role within a collaborative and safety-focused