Superintendent, Construction

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Construction Superintendent Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Construction Superintendent, where you will play a pivotal role in the traveling department. Your first assignment will be the construction of student housing and a dining hall. You will represent the team on the project site daily, setting expectations and maintaining commitments to ensure smooth operations.

• Review conceptual, schematic, and design development documents for constructability and site logistics.

• Establish project site expectations for safety, quality, and general conduct.

• Create a project-specific safety program and provide safety orientations.

• Plan and coordinate site logistics, including traffic patterns and equipment locations.

• Partner with the Project Manager and trade contractors to develop and execute the work plan.

• Oversee technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings.

• Arrange pre-installation coordination meetings and ensure timely permitting and inspections.

• Maintain a rolling punch list to define final quality expectations.

• Authorize trade contractor timesheets and purchase requisitions as needed.

• Complete thorough daily reports of progress, including weather and safety inspections.

• Continuously assess the project's status against goals and revise strategies as required.

• Resolve conflicts by focusing on mutually acceptable solutions.

• Compile fair reports of the project team's experience with trade contractors.

• Complete assigned training for this role.

• Five years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Proficiency in Procore software.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize responsibilities effectively.

• Interest and familiarity with site requirements and construction methods.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Understanding of job cost accounting practices.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Ability to build strong relationships with owners, architects, and contractors.

The role is open to local or traveling candidates. Each Superintendent will oversee $1 million worth of work monthly, managing a team of 35 contractors. The project total value is $500 million. Work hours are typically day shifts from 7 AM to 4 PM, with occasional Saturdays.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Ann Arbor,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.

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