Assistant Superintendent – Commercial Construction (Growth Path)

Clark College; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Generous PTO

401(k) matching

Health coverage

Job summary

Clark seeks an Assistant Superintendent to support Southeast Michigan field operations, coordinating daily site activities and ensuring on‑time execution with quality safety standards. The role provides hands-on learning to grow toward a Superintendent position within a collaborative, safety-focused team.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in a similar role and a relevant bachelor's degree, with strong planning, communication, and trade-partner management skills.

Qualifications

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

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

Communication

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

ProjectSight

Phoenix

Textura

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clark seeks an Assistant Superintendent to support Southeast Michigan field operations, coordinating daily site activities and ensuring on‑time execution with quality safety standards. The role provides hands-on learning to grow toward a Superintendent position within a collaborative, safety-focused team.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in a similar role and a relevant bachelor's degree, with strong planning, communication, and trade-partner management skills.