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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Superintendent – K-12 Ground-Up and Renovation Projects

Job Description

This role is for an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead K-12 ground-up and renovation projects in the metro Detroit and Ann Arbor areas. You will oversee the onsite construction process from start to finish, ensuring all activities align with the established design, budget, schedule, and quality standards. The position focuses on planning, scheduling, organizing, directing, and controlling daily activities on active construction sites for industrial, K-12, and commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all onsite construction activities to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control daily operations on the construction site, including ground-up and renovation work for K-12 and commercial facilities.
• Report regularly to the Project Manager and work closely with both the Project Manager and Project Engineer assigned to the project to align field activities with overall project goals.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules, including sequencing of work, coordination with subcontractors, and integration of owner and design team requirements.
• Collaborate with the owner’s representative on project scheduling, milestones, and progress updates to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Oversee the creation, management, and completion of the punch list process, ensuring all deficiencies are documented, communicated, and resolved prior to project closeout.
• Manage subcontractors and trade partners, including coordination of their activities, verification of work quality, and adherence to safety and compliance requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA 30 standards on site, promoting a safe working environment for all personnel.
• Maintain strong documentation and reporting practices, including daily logs, progress reports, and records related to schedule, quality, and safety.
• Use MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook to prepare reports, track project information, communicate with stakeholders, and maintain accurate records.
• Support proactive issue identification and problem prevention by anticipating potential challenges, asking clarifying questions, and implementing solutions before issues impact schedule or quality.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with project stakeholders, including project teams, owners, and subcontractors, and foster a culture of open, frequent communication.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale projects, including a $35 million ground-up school project and multiple renovation builds, by maintaining high standards of execution and professionalism.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Construction Superintendent with a general contractor.
• Proven experience managing industrial, K-12, or commercial ground-up and/or renovation projects.
• Strong scheduling skills, including development and management of detailed project schedules.
• Strong documentation skills for project tracking, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multiple trades on complex construction sites.
• Hands-on experience with commercial construction, including ground-up construction and renovations.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, for reporting, documentation, and communication.
• OSHA 30 certification with a thorough understanding of construction site safety requirements.
• Solid construction management and project management capabilities, including project coordination and supervision.
• Ability to oversee construction activities in alignment with project design, budget, and schedule guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills with a tendency to over-communicate to keep all parties informed.
• Strong technical skills for reporting, documentation, and use of project-related software tools.
• Demonstrated curiosity about projects and a proactive, assertive approach to completing tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as construction management, engineering, or a similar discipline is preferred.
• Experience working with union trades and understanding union jobsite practices is a plus.
• Experience in carpentry or hands-on construction work is beneficial.
• Experience with renovation projects in educational or commercial environments.
• Ability to focus on problem prevention by anticipating issues, asking insightful questions, and preparing mitigation strategies.
• Self-awareness regarding personal weaknesses or areas for improvement, with a willingness to develop professionally.
• Experience working with general contractors on large-scale, multi-phase projects.
• Comfort working in a small, fast-paced team environment with high levels of responsibility and autonomy.

Work Environment

This is a salaried, onsite role based primarily at project locations in Ann Arbor, MI or at Detroit public school facilities. You will spend nearly all of your time in the field, working from the jobsite trailer or on active construction sites rather than in an office environment. Core working hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the expectation of flexibility as project needs require. The team operates in a small, fast-paced environment that emphasizes collaboration, communication, and high performance. The company provides a cell phone for business use, and the current contractor receives a monthly car allowance built into their salary structure. The organization has a strong presence in the Detroit market and benefits from extensive opportunities to win and deliver projects across the region, offering exposure to significant ground-up and renovation work in the K-12 and commercial sectors.

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

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 LIVONIA,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

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