Civil Project Superintendent

The Christman Company; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company is actively seeking a Civil Project Superintendent for our Southeast Michigan region. The successful candidate will have a minimum of seven years in construction, leading teams under strict safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include overseeing construction documents, project logistics, and ensuring site safety. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is preferred, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. Join us to make a substantive impact on our projects.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of work experience in construction or related field.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications and Project Management tools.
• Experience in a supervisory role (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical interpretation of construction documents.
• Ensure project safety and quality standards are upheld.
• Plan and coordinate site logistics and project schedules.

Skills

Construction Management

Safety Compliance

Project Planning

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Build More with Your Career at Christman Constructors, Inc.

Christman Constructors, Inc. (CCI) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career with projects throughout the Midwest. We’re searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CCI is looking for a Civil Project Superintendent in our Southeast Michigan region.

What You Will Do:

• Oversees technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment.
• Ensures consistency with contractual specifications and requirements for the project.
• Recommends or evaluates construction options and efficiencies based on review.
• Establishes project site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct.
• Responsible for project safety, including inspections, TAG's, pre-task analysis, and interface with safety team.
• Ensures appropriate safety training and awareness is occurring daily.
• Discusses relevant safety topics with trade contractor on a weekly basis, or more frequently if needed.
• Addresses safety offenses immediately to clarify expectations and reinforce commitment to safety.
• Promptly reports and investigates accidents and safety‑related incidents, coordinating with the safety team to determine appropriate action.
• Verifies, authorizes, and ensures the timely completion of timesheets for trade contractors as well as Christman Constructors employees, including extra work performed on a time and material basis.
• Plans and coordinates site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, and storage and staging.
• Ensures that Christman Constructors Inc is represented at assigned project sites every day, and that work is being performed by setting expectations, responsibilities, and maintaining commitments.
• Partners with project manager, client, and trade contractors to develop a work plan for the project; coordinates the project team's preparation for upcoming work through progress meetings.
• Plans and coordinates timely initiation, momentum, and completion of all trade contract work on the project site according to the project schedule.
• Establishes sequence, phasing, and pace of work requirements with trade contractor foremen to accomplish schedule milestones.
• Discusses quality expectations with trade foremen prior to installation (pre‑bid, post‑bid and pre‑installation meetings).
• Arranges pre‑installation coordination meetings for all work areas that involve overlapping work by multiple trade contractors.
• Authorizes purchase requisitions for materials, equipment, and labor as agreed with project management prior to project startup or for emergency situations required to keep the project and team members safe.
• Completes thorough and accurate daily reports of progress and concerns or challenges, including daily weather and safety inspections, violations, and accidents.
• Continuously assesses and analyzes the project's actual status against goals, develops contingency plans, and revises construction strategy as required.
• Builds positive relationships with owners, architects, and contractors.
• Manages conflicts and disputes, focusing on developing mutually acceptable solutions aligned with the contractual agreements.
• Maintains data in required information systems or databases, and utilizes required software.
• Complies with federal and state regulations, and company policies and procedures.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Seven (7) or more years of work experience in construction or a related job field.
• Basic computer skills and a basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word, Procore, Building Information Model (BIM), and a firm knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• —or— an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or other relevant coursework, and two years of experience in a supervisory role.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification.

The Christman family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.