Superintendent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Supplemental insurance options

Retirement plans with discretionary 
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Holiday pay (various holidays)

Scholarship opportunities for depend*,

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Kent Companies is seeking an experienced on-site leader to oversee total jobsite construction, ensuring work aligns with design, budget and schedule. The role emphasizes safety, team supervision, and proactive problem solving across multiple subcontractors.

You will coach crews, manage daily productivity to meet budget goals, and coordinate with clients and project teams. A CDL-A and OSHA certification are required, with strong drawings reading and leadership skills essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in construction or specialty construction.
• Must complete 30-hour OSHA certification.
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Chauffeur’s license and CDL-A (no air brakes).
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check.
• Reliable transportation to all work locations.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications to ensure contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee total jobsite construction to ensure adherence to design, budget and schedule.
• Ensure safety compliance including fall protection and OSHA standards.
• Develop construction plan with schedule, equipment and buyout.
• Coordinate materials, equipment and inspections to support the project schedule.
• Supervise subcontractors, foremen, and craftsmen to ensure proper execution.
• Teach, coach, and train crew members.
• Establish daily productivity goals reflective of the project budget and manage production.
• Direct teams to locate materials and tools to meet production and quality goals.
• Perform monthly inventory of materials and manage stock before purchasing more.
• Maintain equipment and tools for safety and reliability.
• Create a winning team culture with accountability and execution.
• Promote safety daily and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Enter field team time sheets and secure timely approvals.
• Prepare daily reports clearly using company systems.
• Read drawings and specs to ensure contract compliance.
• Assist in setting up project schedules and client communications.
• Provide proactive review of upcoming projects and field visits when needed.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Quality control

Communication

Reading drawings

Problem-solving

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

Oversees total jobsite construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all project safety including fall protection, barricades, and other required safety systems per OSHA compliance standards, project standards, and company standards.

• Works with Project Team to develop construction plan including schedule, equipment and buyout.

• Works with Project Team to ensure all required material, equipment, and inspections (when applicable) to support the project schedule.

• Oversees total jobsite construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.

• Supervises various subcontractors, foremen, and craftsmen to ensure projects are properly executed.

• Responsible to teach, coach, and train crew members.

• Establishes daily productivity goals reflective of the project budget, and effectively manages production accordingly.

• Locate materials, equipment and tools onsite and offsite, and directs others to utilize such items to meet established production and quality goals.

• Perform a monthly inventory on all materials stored on division property. Effectively managed and utilize materials in stock prior to purchasing additional.

• Show and direct others on how to properly maintain all equipment and tools so that they are in a safe and reliable working condition.

• Create a winning team culture that consists of accountability, trust and high-level consistent execution.

• Bring a “Make-It-Happen” attitude to work each day and instill a positivity and problem-solving philosophy.

• Be a daily proponent for safety, instilling safe practices, use of applicable PPE and completion of all necessary paperwork.

• Responsible for correctly entering field team time sheets and timely approval

• Perform daily reports in a detailed, concise, and professional manner using company systems.

• Have a base understanding of reading drawings and specifications to ensure project and operational activities comply with contract documents.

• Assist in setting up and maintaining project schedules with divisional team and clients. This includes internal and external communications to ensure client satisfaction.

• Provide constant review and thorough understanding of upcoming projects. When questions arise, review those with the team and if necessary, make field trips to jobsite well ahead of the crew to get ahead of potential problems or challenges so they can be addressed/solved before mobilization to the job

• Ability to pass drug screening.

• 5-7 years’ experience in construction/specialty construction

• Must successfully complete 30-hour OSHA certification

• Must maintain current First Aid and CPR certification

• Main liaison with clients’ on-site field supervision

• Chaffeur’s License & CDL-A (no air brakes)

• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)

• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).

• Equipment Operator (Excavator, SkyTrack, Skid Steer)

• Proficient in computer use and various applications

• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities