Superintendent

Detroit International Bridge Co.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires strong leadership, blueprints literacy, and coordination with subcontractors, inspectors, and project managers. Regular hours are 7am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Supervisory field experience on commercial/industrial projects.
• Passport or enhanced license required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; First Aid/CPR trained is a plus.
• Proficiency with construction management or field-reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations with 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

Site supervision

Blueprint reading

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Scheduling

Tools

Construction management software

Field reporting software

Job description

Detroit International Bridge Company – Superintendent

Compensation: $100,000 – 120,000 base salary, bonus opportunity as well

Schedule: 7am – 4:30pm, M-F, Occasional Saturdays

Location: 2660 W Fort St. Detroit, MI.

Travel: Will work on local job sites

Reports To: Vice President of Construction

Company: Detroit International Bridge Company (DIBC)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Superintendent to lead daily on-site operations for DIBC construction projects. This role oversees field activities from mobilization through closeout, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and per the project schedule, drawings, and specifications, keeping our companies standards for quality and professionalism aligned.

Key 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Supervisory field experience on commercial or industrial projects.
• Must have a Passport or enhanced license.
• Strong understanding of sequencing across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documents.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; First Aid/CPR trained is a plus.
• Proficiency with construction management or field-reporting software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive timely completion.
• Must be available to work full-time at project site(s).

About the Detroit International Bridge Company

The Detroit International Bridge Company is our group of employees that help run the Ambassador Bridge. We don’t employee the customs workers, but we have a team for traffic control operations, as well as a construction team. Our Traffic department consists of about 50 employees across the US and Canadian side. Our Construction team has about 15 members. We always have large projects going on at the bridge, as well as maintenance and development projects at several surrounding facilities.