Senior Superintendent

Company Overview

A well-established, privately held Design/Build General Contractor based in Southeast Michigan is seeking a Senior Superintendent to support continued growth. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality ground-up and renovation projects through long-term client relationships, repeat business, and a hands-on leadership team.

The organization operates with a lean, high-accountability structure and minimal bureaucracy, with strong internal ownership, and clear expectations.

This is a key hire and a highly visible role with a path to General Superintendent.

Position Summary

The Senior Superintendent will serve as the lead field authority on multiple ground-up and complex construction projects, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, subcontractor coordination, and overall execution excellence. This opportunity is ideal for a superintendent who thrives in a fast-moving environment, takes ownership, communicates professionally with clients, and can run a project independently from mobilization through closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on ground-up and complex projects ranging from approximately $5M–$10M, with larger projects up to $40M
• Manage all site logistics including subcontractor coordination, manpower planning, sequencing, and inspections
• Maintain a strong onsite presence and ensure high-quality execution and safety standards
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project
• Create weekly look-ahead plans and keep schedules accurate, visible, and actively updated
• Partner closely with Project Management and centralized project support teams to ensure alignment between field and office
• Maintain strong client-facing communication and represent the company professionally onsite

What Success Looks Like

• Ability to take a full set of plans and execute independently with minimal oversight
• Proactive subcontractor leadership and strong schedule discipline
• High accountability while maintaining strong relationships across the team
• Leadership presence and strong field decision-making
• Ability to build trust quickly with clients, trades, and internal leadership

Qualifications

• 10+ years of superintendent experience in commercial construction
• Ground-up construction background required, Design/Build experience preferred
• Strong scheduling, planning, and subcontractor management capabilities
• Professional communicator with the ability to lead client-facing conversations

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + Yearly Performance Based Incentive Plan
• Vehicle allowance and gas card
• 15 Days of Vacation + 10 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Insurance benefits, including multiple PPO options and low monthly premiums for employee and dependents
• 401k Match of 4%