Site Superintendent

Engelsma Homes; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Profit sharing

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Employee events throughout the year

Job summary

Engelsma Homes, a luxury residential builder in West Michigan, seeks an experienced Site Superintendent to lead field operations across premier projects. You will ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence while upholding our standards of quality and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong planning, coordination, and communication skills, with a track record of guiding subcontractors and on-site teams to successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on residential construction management experience.
• Strong facilitation, organizing, and communication skills.
• Eye for detail andquality in residential construction workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities at multiple sites.
• Direct on-site personnel including subcontractors and suppliers.
• Proactively manage schedules to maintain timelines and budgets.
• Serve as on-site point of contact for clients and address questions.

Skills

Residential construction management

Site planning

Team leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

About Us:

Engelsma Homes is a custom luxury homebuilder serving West Michigan for over 20 years. We transform lives and landscapes by creating extraordinary homes where every detail reflects our commitment to excellence, innovation, and meaningful connection. Our office and production area are tucked back in the woods where we can be inspired by the beauty of the landscapes around us. We know that much our success is due to our talented staff that appreciate our drive, supportive culture, and core values:

• Get it Done
• Right Thing
• Improve Every Day (Find the Good)
• Team First

We feel the combination of great people and culture are a key factor in creating beautiful spaces our clients love.

Who You Are:

Do you love t to lead teams to execute creative ideas into something beautiful? Is your brain wired to juggle competing priorities and solve problems big and small, all while keeping the trains on track? If that sounds like you, you might just be the one we've been searching for. We're looking for a seasoned Site Superintendent to lead and manage the on-site execution of our premier residential construction projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the creation of exceptional homes and be a vital part of a company that values excellence and its people. The ideal candidate will have great facilitation, organizing, and communication skills with an eye for excellence and quality.

What You'll Do:

As the linchpin of our field operations, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to our uncompromising standards of quality. Specifically, you'll:

• Bring your 5 years of hands-on residential construction management experience, knowledge of site planning, building code requirements, and the trades to oversee and direct progress of day-to-day construction activities at multiple construction sites
• Possess strong motivation, organizational, and coordination skills to manage competing priorities, foster a productive work environment that adheres to project plans, and direct on-site personnel, including subcontractors, suppliers, and company employees
• Use your advanced planning skills and sense of urgency to proactively manage and adjust schedules to maintain project timelines while ensuring adherence to project plans, schedules, internal quality standards, and building codes
• Use strong communication skills to serve as a key onsite point of contact for clients, conduct weekly walkthroughs, and effectively address client questions or concerns, as well as stand in for the Project Manager when needed
• Have an eye for details and residential construction workflow best practices to drive and monitor progress, punch lists, and maintain secure, clean, and organized sites
• Champion and enforce strict adherence to all safety regulations, company safety, and conduct regular safety meetings and ensure a safe working environment for all personnel on site
• Utilize construction management software to maintain accurate daily logs, progress reports, and other required project documentation as well as communicate project status and potential issues to the Project Manager and internal team

In addition to working within our strong employee-focused culture, you will get:

• Competitive compensation
• Company profit sharing
• Medical, vison, and dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off
• 7 paid holidays
• Enjoy employee events throughout the year (picnics, sledding, holiday dinner, etc.)

If you like a company that's big enough to provide stability yet small enough where you can have autonomy within your work and move fast, Engelsma Homes is the place for you.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer