Construction Superintendent

Wolverine Building Group; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Building Group is seeking an experienced Superintendent to manage complex commercial construction projects. This role involves directing trade partners, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining quality control while striving for client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten years of relevant experience, along with a strong commitment to safety and project timelines.

Benefits

Company paid health insurance with Health Savings Account match

Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 50% employer match

Company holidays, parental leave, and paid time off

Profit-sharing and performance-based bonuses

Personal growth opportunities through training, education, and community involvement

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience leading construction crews.
• Experience with large, complex projects as a senior site superintendent.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex commercial construction projects and directs trade partners.
• Creates and updates the project schedule in collaboration with the PM.
• Ensures adherence to safety and incident reporting procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Safety Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Job description

We are excited that you are thinking about taking the next steps of your career at Wolverine Building Group and joining us to positively impact people and communities.Wolverine Building Group is recognized nationally as a leader in the construction industry. We specialize in industrial, multi-unit residential, healthcare, office, retail, and restaurant construction. We're proud to be nationally recognized as one of the "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For."

The Superintendent leads complex commercial construction projects, organizing and directing trade partners and suppliers. Supervises crews to ensure projects meet safety, timeliness, budget, and customer satisfaction goals. Ensures adherence to safety and incident reporting procedures, escalating issues to Supervisor, Safety, and HR.

Responsibilities:

• Attends internal kickoff meetings to establish initial communication and reviews project details with PM, including contracts, drawings, and schedules. Creates site-specific plans and coordinates with PM for approval.
• Sets up the job site and temporary office following company protocols. Coordinates delivery and staging of long lead time materials.
• Conducts pre-start meetings with subcontractors to review scope, schedule, and expectations. Manages work schedules with trade partners and coordinates activities among trades.
• Creates and updates the overall project schedule in collaboration with the PM. Holds regular progress meetings with stakeholders to review job status, safety, and upcoming tasks.
• Assists PM in schedule recovery and follows up on RFIs with architects/engineers/designers. Keeps a daily log of activities, including work details, photos, and timings in Procore.
• Ensures quality control and holds subcontractors accountable. Resolves subcontractor disputes and communicates solutions and changes to PMs, documenting all relevant details.
• Manages updates to drawings and code field expenses in Procore. Prepares and shares a weekly look-ahead schedule detailing upcoming work sequences.
• Prioritizes and champions safety from project start to finish, providing training and monitoring compliance. Records safety incidents, conducts inspections, and holds trades accountable for safety meetings.
• Implements safety measures, schedules reports, follows established safety rules, and ensures a clean and orderly jobsite, equipment, and vehicles.
• Coordinates inspections across various domains, manages building officials, and oversees project closeout with PM, ensuring a comprehensive punch list.
• Manages client relationships and expectations, striving for repeat business, and collects client feedback. Ensures professionalism in all interactions and maintains a positive project environment.
• Collaborates with PM to track company "lessons learned", shares feedback with the team, and fosters resourceful stewardship and community relations.

Requirements:

• Minimum ten (10) years experience or more leading construction crews as a Superintendent, coordinating unlimited concurrent trade contractors and crew sizes.
• Experience with large, complex projects at the senior site superintendent level.
• Able/willing to work from Lansing to Brighton.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• The following trainings are required (and provided by Wolverine):
• OSHA 30 or completed within six months of hire.
• First Aid and CPR
• Heavy machine operator card, rigging awareness, asbestos awareness, and aerial work platform operator training.
• FMI Field Leadership certification or equivalent or completed within six months of hire.

Join our collaborative work environment with opportunities for advancement, competitive wages, and great benefits including:

~Company paid health insurance with Health Savings Account match

~Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

~401(k) retirement plan with 50% employer match

~Company holidays, parental leave, and paid time off

~Profit-sharing and performance-based bonuses

~Personal growth opportunities through training, education, and community involvement

~Tuition Reimbursement

Wolverine Building Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.