Site Superintendent: Carpentry & Field Leadership

Ritsema Associates; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; 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

Company provided uniforms

Company paid training and development

Year-round work

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Ritsema Associates is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to lead field laborers and carpenters on commercial construction projects in Michigan. This role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with general contractors and internal teams.

You will oversee on-site operations, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with the office team to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as foreman or lead installer on commercial builds.
• Strong knowledge of drywall and metal stud framing techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; safety focused.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen; OSHA 30 (provided).

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

Drywall framing

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Safety compliance

Time management

OSHA 30

Foreman experience

Tool management

Job description

Ritsema Associates is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to lead field laborers and carpenters on commercial construction projects in Michigan. This role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with general contractors and internal teams.

You will oversee on-site operations, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with the office team to keep projects on schedule and within budget.