Field Lead, Commercial Construction – Assistant Superintendent

Clark College; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

PTO

401(k) matching

Health coverage

Veteran friendly

Job summary

Clark College seeks an Assistant Superintendent to support Southeast Michigan field operations on commercial construction projects. You will assist the Superintendent, coordinate short-term activities, track progress, and maintain safety and quality on site.

The role emphasizes hands-on coordination, daily reporting, and collaboration with trade partners to keep projects on schedule and aligned with specifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Superintendent or similar field role
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and organizational skills
• Effective communication with clients, project teams, and trade partners

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating short-term 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
• Help facilitate timely approvals and documentation with architects, engineers, and governing authorities
• Uphold jobsite safety, quality, environmental standards, and cleanliness
• Assist with project close-out and ensure all work is completed per standards
• Maintain detailed daily reports documenting site activity, progress, and events
• Track labor hours and submit trade hours and labor reports
• Participate in onsite coordination and progress meetings

Skills

Construction processes

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Risk management

Safety & quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/Civil Engineering

Tools

Project Sight

Phoenix

Textura

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Clark College seeks an Assistant Superintendent to support Southeast Michigan field operations on commercial construction projects. You will assist the Superintendent, coordinate short-term activities, track progress, and maintain safety and quality on site.

The role emphasizes hands-on coordination, daily reporting, and collaboration with trade partners to keep projects on schedule and aligned with specifications.