Superintendent - General Contracting

Commercial Contracting Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical & dental premiums

Health Savings Account bonus + employer match

401(k) match: dollar-for-dollar up to 5%

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Commercial Contracting Corporation is seeking a Superintendent to lead construction projects. This role requires a minimum of 10 years’ experience managing large-scale industrial and heavy commercial projects, ensuring safety protocols and quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and leadership skills, along with required certifications like CPR/AED and OSHA 30-hour training. Benefits include full medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing large‑scale GC industrial and heavy commercial projects required.
• Current CPR/AED certification is mandatory.
• 30-hour OSHA training is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations on construction projects ensuring quality and safety.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with on-site staff.
• Review contract drawings for design deficiencies and code violations.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to update project schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Safety protocols

Education

10 years’ experience managing GC projects

CPR/AED certificate

30‑hour OSHA training

Job description

Job Description

POSITION: SUPERINTENDENT (GC)

LOCATION: varies

OBJECTIVE: The GC Superintendent is the overall field leader on a construction project. The main goals are to complete the project on schedule, within budget, to the quality of workmanship specified, and with zero safety incidents. The GC Superintendent must protect and promote CCC’s interests, maintain a positive attitude, supervise and engage the workforce, and meet all project satisfaction goals.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide leadership, establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships of the on‑site staff and promote positive project morale.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of the General Contract, each Subcontract, the contract drawings, specifications, and addenda; and be able to assist the Project Manager in the development of the on‑site procedures.
• Examine the contract drawings, specifications, and addenda for design deficiencies, impractical details and possible code violations; and bring these to the attention of the Project Manager who will review them with the Architect.
• Support the Project Manager and the Scheduling Manager in the development and refinement of the Project Schedule; work with the Project Manager to keep the schedules properly updated, and to see that the job meets the various required dates.
• Plan and review the Construction Program with the Project Manager, including quality control procedures, safety and security practices, field office location and layout, temporary utilities, staging areas, equipment, and manpower.
• Verify that each Subcontractor has completed his contractual requirements as a condition precedent to beginning his work at the job site. This includes a Certificate of Insurance, a fully executed Subcontract, a Schedule of Values, and a Safety Program.
• Ensure that all required permits or licenses have been obtained and that a weatherproof bulletin board is installed on which all required safety notices are posted.
• Cooperate with and direct, when necessary, the activities of the inspection agencies, and effect remedial actions indicated by the reports of these agencies.
• Chair weekly coordination meetings and monthly safety meetings with the subcontractors and issue typewritten minutes to the Project Manager as a result thereof.
• Receive and review the Subcontractor's Daily Reports of work done and labor and material employed.
• Review and approve the Subcontractor’s monthly requests for payment.
• Maintain good relations and communications with all involved in the project, including the public.
• Ensure that subcontractors enforce their safety programs including CCC Safety Program holding of toolbox safety meetings, orientations reviewing Pre‑Task Plans, etc.
• Overtime and travel may be required.
• This description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization as further defined in the Standard Operating Procedure Manual.

Benefits

• 100% company‑paid medical & dental premiums (individual, couple, or family) – effective Day 1
• Health Savings Account (HSA) bonus + employer match
• 401(k) match: dollar‑for‑dollar up to 5% of salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – profit sharing

Core Competencies

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing large‑scale GC industrial and heavy commercial projects required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Current CPR/AED certificate required.
• 30‑hour OSHA training required.

Work Environment

• Fast‑paced, busy, and occasionally noisy work environment.
• May involve managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• May require outdoor work with exposure to various weather conditions.
• Occasional work in high or precarious places, near fumes or airborne particles, or handling toxic chemicals.
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration may occur in certain situations.
• Frequent interruptions to address team members’ needs and vendor requests.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel by motor vehicle may be required.
• Extended hours on construction sites may necessitate physical stamina for navigating the premises.
• Effective and professional communication with supervisors, employees, and others, both individually and in a team setting, is essential.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and the ability to follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment guidelines, and company policies, is required to perform work safely and effectively.

Commercial Contracting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, color, race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.