Project Superintendent

Christman Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking a Project Superintendent for the Southeast Michigan region. This role leads commercial construction efforts, overseeing safety, quality, schedule, and coordination with project teams and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in construction-related fields and have at least five years of leadership experience in commercial construction. The position is on-site with opportunities to contribute to project success in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum five years of commercial construction leadership experience.
• Experience with safety, project management, and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents for constructability, phasing, site logistics, and field issues.
• Establish site safety, quality, and conduct expectations.
• Report and manage safety incidents and enforce policies.
• Plan and coordinate site logistics, traffic patterns, and staging.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, client, and trade contractors to develop work plans.
• Manage trade work to align with project schedule and milestones.
• Review and discuss quality expectations with foremen; arrange coordination meetings.
• Coordinate timely permitting and inspections.
• Review submittals and maintain punch lists.
• Authorize purchase requisitions and manage project costs.
• Complete daily progress and safety reports.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Build More with Your Career at Christman

Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with a leading national general contractor that will provide you with opportunities to Build More in your professional career? The Christman Company is looking for Project Superintendent candidates in our Southeast Michigan region.

What You Will Do

As a Project Superintendent, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Review conceptual, schematic, and design development documents for constructability, phasing options, temporary protection requirements, site logistics, and other field construction issues. Recommend or evaluate construction options and efficiencies based on these reviews.
• Establish project site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct.
• Promptly report and investigate accidents and safety-related incidents, disciplining repeat or extreme violations, up to and including, permanently removing individuals from the project site.
• Plan and coordinate site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, and storage and staging.
• Partner with Project Manager, client, and trade contractors to develop a work plan for the project. Coordinate project team's preparation for upcoming work through progress meetings.
• Plan and coordinate timely initiation, momentum, and completion of all trade contract work on the project site according to the project schedule.
• Discuss quality expectations with trade foremen prior to installation (pre-bid, post-bid, and pre-installation meetings).
• Arrange pre-installation coordination meetings for all work areas that involve overlapping work by multiple trade contractors.
• Arrange and coordinate timely permitting and required inspections to start and complete work.
• Prioritize and review critical submittals for dimensional control and constructability.
• Maintain rolling punch list defining final quality expectations and ensure completion.
• Verify and authorize trade contractor timesheets for extra work performed on a time and material basis.
• Authorize purchase requisitions for material, equipment, and labor as agreed with Project Manager, Executive, or Director prior to the project startup or in the event emergency situations arise and is required to keep the project and team members safe.
• Complete thorough and accurate daily reports of progress and concerns or challenges, including daily weather and safety inspections, violations, and accidents.

What You Will Bring To The Team

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role as a Foreman or Superintendent.
• Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication.
• Or equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must have the ability to manage and plan work activities along with the ability to recognize safety concerns while promoting a safe culture amongst our team, partners, and trade contractors.
• Able to demonstrate interest and familiarity with site requirements, tools, methods, and materials as it relates to the entire range of trade divisions.
• Must be able to write and communicate clearly and quickly to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to understand job cost accounting practices and ability to analyze reports.

The Christman family of companies is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes)

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.