Assistant Superintendent

Clark College; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Generous PTO

401(k) matching

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

Clark College is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to enhance field leadership for commercial construction projects in Michigan. The role demands hands-on support in coordinating daily operations and ensuring project expectations are met. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a relevant degree.

This opportunity promotes professional development and offers various benefits, including profit sharing and generous PTO, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Superintendent or similar field role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating short‑term jobsite activities.
• Support development and maintenance of the project schedule.
• Monitor contractor performance for alignment with project timelines.
• Help facilitate timely approvals with architects and engineers.
• Uphold jobsite safety and quality standards.
• Assist with project close‑out.
• Maintain detailed daily reports documenting site activity.
• Track labor hours and submit reports as required.
• Participate in onsite coordination and progress meetings.

Skills

Commercial construction processes

Planning

Scheduling

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Risk management

Cost control

Commitment to safety

Continuous improvement

Education

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

Tools

Project Sight

Phoenix

Textura

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assistant Superintendent

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Superintendent to help create the field leadership capacity needed to deliver commercial construction projects safely, efficiently, and with a high standard of quality. This role exists to provide hands‑on support to the Superintendent in coordinating daily site operations, keeping work on schedule, maintaining strong communication with trade partners, and ensuring project expectations are executed consistently from start to finish.

In this role, you will gain practical experience in jobsite coordination, short‑term planning, scheduling, safety leadership, quality control, trade partner management, and project closeout. It is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who wants to strengthen field operations knowledge and build the skills needed to grow into a Superintendent role within a collaborative, safety‑focused team.

This role supports projects across Southeast and Central Michigan. Ideal candidates may live in or near Lansing, East Lansing, Howell, Brighton, Ann Arbor, Wixom, or other surrounding areas.

Key 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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Superintendent or similar field role
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Skills & Competencies

• 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

Technical Proficiency

• Experience with Project Sight, Phoenix, Textura, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Benefits

Clark offers profit sharing, generous PTO, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health coverage. We support your professional development and we are a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

We’re also an Equal Employment Opportunity employer—and that’s not just boilerplate. We believe different perspectives make us better at what we do.