Lead Site Superintendent for Commercial Interiors

Herb Ritsema Co.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off and sick time

401(k) with company match

Power and specialty tools provided

Uniforms provided

Training and development

Year-round work

EAP

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Ritsema Associates, a West Michigan construction firm, seeks an experienced Site Superintendent to lead field laborers and carpenters on commercial projects. You will coordinate with general contractors and internal teams to ensure timely, on-budget completion while maintaining safety and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities include daily on-site leadership, startups with Estimator/PM, toolbox talks, crew scheduling, hours tracking, and ensuring proper material orders and sign-off for extra work.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of drywall and metal stud framing techniques, tools, and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• OSHA 30 Hour certification. (Company will provide)
• Must provide and maintain personal hand tools (power and specialty tools provided)
• Previous experience as a foreman, lead installer, or similar supervisory role

Responsibilities

• Lead daily on-site operations to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Conduct startup meetings with the Superintendent, Estimator, and Project Manager to review labor needs, special orders, and project scope.
• Facilitate daily huddles and toolbox talks to set goals, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
• Evaluate team performance and adjust plans based on daily outcomes.
• Manage crew scheduling and communicate labor needs in advance.
• Accurately record and track all labor hours.
• Anticipate material, equipment, and scaffolding needs and place orders through the office.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for the general contractor’s Foreman or Project Manager.
• Resolve scheduling issues directly on-site when possible.
• Attend weekly progress meetings and represent the company professionally.
• Document all extra work and obtain signed field work orders before starting.
• Track all equipment delivered to the jobsite and ensure timely return of company-owned or rented items.
• Request periodic equipment inventory sheets and reconcile with on-site inventory.
• Coordinate job closeout with the Superintendent and arrange for material and equipment pickup.
• Lead by example in safety, professionalism, and craftsmanship.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Communication

Safety consciousness

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Problem solving

Pre-employment fitness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Trade-specific equipment

Job description

Ritsema Associates, a West Michigan construction firm, seeks an experienced Site Superintendent to lead field laborers and carpenters on commercial projects. You will coordinate with general contractors and internal teams to ensure timely, on-budget completion while maintaining safety and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities include daily on-site leadership, startups with Estimator/PM, toolbox talks, crew scheduling, hours tracking, and ensuring proper material orders and sign-off for extra work.