Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent

This Construction Superintendent role oversees ground-up and renovation projects in the commercial and multifamily new construction sector, including mixed-use and multi-purpose developments. You will manage all on-site construction activities from preconstruction through project completion, ensuring work meets quality standards, adheres to plans and specifications, and finishes on schedule. The position emphasizes hands-on leadership in the field, coordination of multiple trades, and rigorous quality control on multi-story structures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all on-site construction activities for commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use projects from preconstruction through project completion.
• Organize, coordinate, and oversee all construction trades to ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with plans, specifications, scopes, and schedules.
• Maintain strong quality control and perform regular QA/QC checks throughout all phases of construction.
• Read, interpret, and analyze construction plans, specifications, scopes of work, and subcontractor proposals to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Perform takeoffs and jobsite layouts to support accurate execution of construction tasks.
• Manage ground-up construction activities, including multi-story construction and post-tension slab work, ensuring structural and safety standards are met.
• Oversee site construction logistics, including sequencing of work, site access, deliveries, and coordination among subcontractors and vendors.
• Lead and manage subcontractors, ensuring adherence to contract requirements, safety policies, and project timelines.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address issues, conflicts, and delays to keep the project on schedule.
• Apply strong conflict management and assertive communication skills to resolve on-site disputes and maintain productive working relationships.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards, promoting a culture of safety on the job site.
• Manage construction for a 3-story bank renovation project, working closely with the general contractor and carpentry teams on a six-day-per-week schedule.
• Transition to and oversee a large-scale, ground-up, multi-purpose building project that includes retail space and a multi-story Sr living component.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, including general contractors and trade partners, to support successful project delivery from cradle to grave.
• Utilize construction management tools and scheduling software, such as Procore, to plan, track, and report on project activities when applicable.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Construction Superintendent.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven experience managing construction projects from cradle to grave.
• Strong experience in ground-up construction, including multi-story buildings.
• Highly preferred experience in multifamily construction projects.
• Experience with commercial construction, including renovation and new build work.
• Ability to read and analyze construction plans, specifications, scopes of work, and subcontractor proposals.
• Ability to perform takeoffs, jobsite layouts, and QA/QC checks.
• OSHA certification.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Access to and use of a personal vehicle for daily travel to job sites.
• Strong conflict management skills and a high level of assertiveness in directing on-site activities.
• Experience in construction supervision and construction management on commercial and mixed-use projects.
• Knowledge of site construction practices, safety requirements, and general contracting processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in multi-family, Sr living, mixed-use, and multi-purpose projects.
• Experience with retail construction and commercial project delivery.
• Familiarity with post-tension slab construction and multi-story building methods.
• Metal building (PEMB) experience is a plus.
• Heavy equipment operator certification is preferred.
• Experience using Procore or similar construction scheduling and project management software.
• Experience working with general contractors and subcontractor management on ground-up and renovation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high safety standards and promote a safe jobsite.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate multiple trades and project phases.

Work Environment

This is a salaried position with a strong field presence, where you will spend approximately 90% of your time on the job site. You will use your own vehicle for daily travel, supported by a monthly car allowance and phone allowance. The office is based in Troy, while current and upcoming projects include a six-day-per-week on-site schedule for a 3-story bank renovation in Ohio, followed by a 12-month, $50 million ground-up multi-purpose building with retail and a multi-story Sr living component in Michigan.

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