Lead Commercial Superintendent - Northern Michigan

Clark College; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Paid time off

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Education support

Job summary

Clark College is seeking a Superintendent for Commercial Construction in Northern Michigan. The role oversees field operations, coordinating trade contractors and leading day-to-day site activities to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.

Based in Northern Michigan, ideal candidates live near Petosky, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Alpena, Cheboygan, or nearby areas. A strong background in commercial construction and scheduling is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Strong ability to independently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and process development skills with proven procedures.
• Solid understanding of construction and engineering operations with adaptability to tools and methods.
• Proficiency in data automation tools, project management software, and standard business apps (e.g., MS Office, Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors in the field to meet plans, specs, and schedule requirements.
• Establish field priorities, develop execution strategies, and maintain look-ahead schedules to meet milestones.
• Direct day-to-day site activities, managing subcontractors, vendors, and craft labor.
• Enforce safety standards and company policies, stopping work when necessary to prevent accidents.
• Monitor work for safety, quality plans, and specifications; address deviations promptly.
• Maintain records including daily reports, quality inspections, change notices, and logs.
• Review subcontractor pay apps and assess change orders for budget/ scope impacts.
• Lead or participate in site meetings, sharing progress updates with owners and stakeholders.
• Track delivery, inspect, and ensure storage and maintenance of equipment and materials on-site.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Data automation tools

PM software

Job description

Clark College is seeking a Superintendent for Commercial Construction in Northern Michigan. The role oversees field operations, coordinating trade contractors and leading day-to-day site activities to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.

Based in Northern Michigan, ideal candidates live near Petosky, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Alpena, Cheboygan, or nearby areas. A strong background in commercial construction and scheduling is essential.