Assistant Superintendent - Southeast Michigan

CLARK CONSTRUCTION; Detroit (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

Professional development support

Job summary

CLARK CONSTRUCTION is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for our Auburn Hills office to support commercial construction projects in Southeast Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with 5+ years in construction management to enhance their skills working alongside experienced Superintendents.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in related fields and demonstrate strong planning, safety, and communication skills. We offer benefits including profit sharing, generous PTO, and a supportive 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 and support contractor performance.
• Uphold jobsite safety, quality, environmental standards.
• Assist with project close-out and ensure all work is completed.
• Maintain detailed daily reports documenting site activity.
• Track labor hours and submit reports.
• Participate in and help lead onsite coordination meetings.

Skills

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

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 (Southeast Michigan)

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 is based out of our Auburn Hills office and supports projects across Southeast Michigan. Ideal candidates may live in or near Detroit, Ann Arbor, Troy, Novi, or Sterling Heights.

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

Preferred

• 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 + Culture

Clark offers profit sharing, generous PTO, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health coverage. We support your professional development and we’re 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.