Assistant Superintendent

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Assistant Superintendent Job Description

The Assistant Superintendent will support construction activities for a series of projects at Belle Isle, totaling approximately $2M in additional work. This role focuses on assisting the Superintendent with daily field operations, crew coordination, and general construction oversight. It is designed to enhance field coverage and manage work across multiple locations, ensuring project progress, quality, and seamless coordination with the existing team.

The scope includes the construction of comfort stations, picnic shelters, and site improvements.

• Assist the Superintendent with daily field operations.
• Coordinate crews and manage construction oversight.
• Ensure project progress and quality across multiple locations.
• Maintain coordination with the existing team.
• Oversee construction of comfort stations, picnic shelters, and site improvements.

• 3+ years of experience working for a general contractor.
• Experience with large projects over $5M.
• Ability to support and work alongside an existing superintendent and field team.
• Experience managing or assisting with multiple small projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across geographically dispersed work areas.
• Knowledge of construction management, subcontractor management, safety protocols, OSHA 30, and Procore.

• Public or municipal project experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting site work across multiple locations.
• Familiarity with park, site improvement, or public facility construction.

This position is 100% on-site in Detroit and is field-based, reporting to the current Superintendent. The work involves active construction sites across Belle Isle and includes managing multiple small projects spread over a large geographic area. Employees have the opportunity to work on high-visibility public projects and use cutting-edge technology, with the potential to become an owner in an ESOP company.

The environment is supportive, with opportunities for learning from experienced project managers and executives.

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

The pay range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000/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 Detroit,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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