Senior On-Site Construction Superintendent

The Ambassador Bridge; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Detroit International Bridge Company is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead on-site operations for bridge construction projects in Detroit. You will oversee field activities from mobilization to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidate has supervisory field experience on large commercial/industrial projects, reads blueprints, and can coordinate multiple trades. Travel to local job sites and a Passport or enhanced license are required.

Qualifications

• Must have field supervision experience on commercial/industrial projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; passport or enhanced license required.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily field operations with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and productivity.
• Coordinate subcontractors, sequencing of work, and site logistics.
• Lead daily task planning with subcontractors and weekly meetings with managers.
• Ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, codes, and contract requirements.
• Maintain project schedules, short-interval look-ahead plans, and daily progress tracking.
• Enforce all safety policies, including MIOSHA standards.
• Coordinate inspections with authorities, testing agencies, and consultants.
• Document daily activities, field reports, subcontractor updates, and site meetings.
• Partner with project manager to identify risks, resolve challenges, and manage changes.

Skills

Field supervision

Leadership

Blueprint interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Project scheduling

OSHA 30 (preferred)

Tools

Construction management software

Field-reporting software

Job description

The Detroit International Bridge Company is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead on-site operations for bridge construction projects in Detroit. You will oversee field activities from mobilization to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidate has supervisory field experience on large commercial/industrial projects, reads blueprints, and can coordinate multiple trades. Travel to local job sites and a Passport or enhanced license are required.