Construction Superintendent - Industrial/Automotive/Self Perform

Jobot; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Commercial/Industrial Construction Superintendent to lead complex ground-up projects in Michigan. The role emphasizes safety, schedule, and quality within a self-perform culture.

This position offers the opportunity to oversee subcontractors, coordinate field operations, and ensure milestone completion on high-profile commercial and industrial sites. Detroit-based project leadership with a strong safety focus is expected.

Qualifications

• Commercial or industrial construction superintendent experience
• Experience managing ground-up construction projects
• Experience overseeing renovations, expansions, and facility improvements
• Ability to supervise subcontractors and self-perform field crews
• Experience managing site safety programs and conducting safety meetings
• Ability to coordinate field operations, logistics, and project sequencing
• Experience maintaining project schedules and driving milestone completion
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience coordinating with project managers, owners, architects, and engineers
• Knowledge of quality control and inspection processes
• Experience managing daily reports and project documentation
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Valid driver's license

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Safety program management

Scheduling

Subcontractor supervision

Job description

Job details

Join one of Michigan’s largest and most respected contractors, leading complex commercial and industrial projects while working for an organization known for its strong safety culture, self-perform capabilities, and long-term investment in its people.

Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a leading Michigan-based general contractor with a strong presence across commercial, industrial, automotive, manufacturing, and specialty construction markets. The company provides a wide range of services including general contracting, construction management, design-build, steel erection, concrete, civil, excavation, and other self-perform trades. With hundreds of field professionals and a reputation for delivering complex projects safely and efficiently, this company has become a trusted construction partner for some of the region's most prominent organizations.

Why join us

• Opportunity to lead high-profile commercial, industrial, and manufacturing projects.
• Strong self-perform capabilities that provide greater control over project execution.
• Established contractor with a large, experienced field and operations team.
• Industry-leading commitment to safety and employee well-being.
• Diverse project portfolio spanning commercial, industrial, automotive, manufacturing, and specialty projects.
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.
• Collaborative culture focused on quality, accountability, and delivering results for clients.

Job Details

Requirements

• Commercial or industrial construction superintendent experience
• Experience managing ground-up construction projects
• Experience overseeing renovations, expansions, and facility improvements
• Ability to supervise subcontractors and self-perform field crews
• Experience managing site safety programs and conducting safety meetings
• Ability to coordinate field operations, logistics, and project sequencing
• Experience maintaining project schedules and driving milestone completion
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience coordinating with project managers, owners, architects, and engineers
• Knowledge of quality control and inspection processes
• Experience managing daily reports and project documentation
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Valid driver's license

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.