Senior Construction Superintendent

Rockford Construction Co.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous PTO

Continued learning and training

Job summary

Rockford Construction Co. is seeking a Senior Construction Superintendent to manage all field operations on assigned projects in Detroit, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will lead labor, trade contractors, engineers and craft workers, while championing safety, collaboration and innovative solutions for complex jobs. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to mentor team members to grow professionally, with experience reading blueprints and managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or 7+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for team collaboration and client interaction.
• Experience reading blueprints, floor plans and complex instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations on assigned project(s) to ensure timely, profitable completion.
• Directly supervise field labor, trade contractors, engineers and craft workers.
• Promote safety, teamwork and client service while mentoring team members.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Client service

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

MS Outlook

Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Senior Construction Superintendent

Office Location: 155 W Congress St #505, Detroit, MI 48226

Position Classification: Full-Time Regular

About This Opportunity

The Senior Superintendent position at Rockford will manage all field operations on the project(s) assigned in order to achieve timely and profitable completion. Our Senior Superintendents directly supervise processes and field labor force, including but not limited to laborers, trade contractors, field engineers, and craft workers. As a Superintendent you must be a strong leader, communicator, and advocate for team collaboration, safety, and innovation, and must have the ability to lead, manage, cultivate and mentor team members to promote their professional growth. This position must demonstrate organizational and time management skills, as well as have robust communication and client service skills.

• Bachelors in Construction Management or 7+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of managing residential and commercial projects
• Been the lead or played a part in managing construction projects
• Must have demonstrated the ability to manage logistical and mentally complex jobs.
• Certifications in First Aid/CPR.
• OSHA training.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, memos, blueprints and floor plans.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Preferred Experience

• Healthcare market experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience in leading projects valued at 20 million dollars or more.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Project, Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of CSI format.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• Generous paid time off
• Continued learning and training opportunities
• On-site health and wellness activities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Access to industry-leading technology
• Opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off
• Opportunities for involvement with local organizations

Who We Are

At Rockford, we’re not just in the business of creating buildings – we’re creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we’re looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we’ve built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We’re delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that’s built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality. Rockford Construction respects and values the characteristics, talents, and perspectives that make each person unique. We believe that by bringing diverse individuals together, in an inclusive manner we can more effectively collaborate, innovate, and solve the problems that face our world. We are committed to creating and fostering a team, partners, and strategies that reflect this purpose.

Environmental Factors

The work environment for this position may subject the individual to hazards commonly associated with construction sites. Examples of physical hazards include noise, proximity to moving vehicles, atmospheric conditions, close quarters, uneven surfaces, and elevated surfaces. The individual may also be subjected to outside environmental conditions (weather) where protection may not be available. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times outside the job trailer. Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less.

Rockford Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.

Type of Environment

The work environment for this position is a typical office environment in which physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time. Intermittent movement will be necessary to perform requirements of the position such as accessing centrally located office equipment and may be subject to lifting of 35 lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling and climbing.

Rockford is an equal opportunity employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. Rockford will not discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, military service, partisan consideration, disability, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal and state laws.