Site Superintendent - Lead Commercial Interiors Projects

Ritsema; Traverse City (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 carpenters and laborers on commercial construction projects. Strong leadership, planning, and communication are essential to coordinate with general contractors and internal teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of drywall framing, blueprint interpretation, and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship. This full‑time position offers hands‑on training, career growth, and year‑round work.

Qualifications

• Knows drywall and metal stud framing techniques, tools and materials.
• Able to read blueprints and project specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.
• Committed to safety, quality workmanship and on‑time delivery.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• OSHA 30 Hour certification, supplied by the company.
• Must provide and maintain personal hand tools (tools provided as needed).
• Previous foreman/lead installer or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily on‑site operations to meet timelines and budgets.
• Conduct startup and planning meetings with project team.
• Run daily huddles, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
• Evaluate crew performance and adjust as needed.
• Schedule crews and manage labor needs across sites.
• Record labor hours and track equipment usage.
• Coordinate material, equipment, and scaffolding orders.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized jobsite.
• Serve as on‑site contact with general contractor’s team.
• Resolve scheduling issues on site and attend progress meetings.
• Document extra work and obtain field work orders for sign‑offs.
• Oversee equipment inventory and return assets promptly.

Skills

Drywall framing knowledge

Blueprint reading

Leadership & communication

Safety & quality workmanship

Time management

OSHA 30 Hour cert

Personal hand tools responsibility

Foreman/supervisory experience

Tools

Hand tools used on site

Job description

Ritsema Associates is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to lead carpenters and laborers on commercial construction projects. Strong leadership, planning, and communication are essential to coordinate with general contractors and internal teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of drywall framing, blueprint interpretation, and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship. This full‑time position offers hands‑on training, career growth, and year‑round work.