Detroit Construction Superintendent – Historic Renovation

Clark College; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Program

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Professional Development and Continued

Career Advancement Opportunities

Leadership Role in a Growing Detroit市场

Opportunity to Contribute to Detroit's

Job summary

Clark Construction Company in Detroit and Southeast Michigan is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial construction projects. Based in Detroit, you will coordinate trades, manage safety, quality, and schedule, and drive site efficiency on ground-up developments and renovations.

You will mentor crews, maintain look-ahead schedules, and communicate with owners and designers to ensure projects meet plans and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of commercial construction superintendent experience or equivalent field leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple phases of construction projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, scheduling, site logistics, safety practices, and quality control processes.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and maintaining project schedules.
• Experience with historic renovation, restoration, adaptive reuse, or preservation construction is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction technology, project management software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day field operations from mobilization through project completion.
• Lead all onsite construction activities and coordinate sequencing to ensure efficient project execution.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and craft labor to meet plans and schedules.
• Establish daily and weekly field priorities and develop/look-ahead schedules.
• Champion safety by enforcing policies, conducting meetings, inspections, and audits.
• Monitor compliance with project specs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including daily reports, inspections, and field notes.
• Coordinate deliveries, store materials safely, and manage inventory to minimize delays.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders and represent Clark professionally.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clark Construction Company in Detroit and Southeast Michigan is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial construction projects. Based in Detroit, you will coordinate trades, manage safety, quality, and schedule, and drive site efficiency on ground-up developments and renovations.

You will mentor crews, maintain look-ahead schedules, and communicate with owners and designers to ensure projects meet plans and regulatory requirements.