Lead Superintendent

Construction Superintendent

Home Office Location: 155 W Congress St #505, Detroit, MI 48226

Position Classification: Full-time Regular

**Sign on bonus of $2,000 to be paid after 60 days of employment.

About This Opportunity

Are you looking to utilize your years of experience in the construction industry? Look no further! Rockford Construction is currently searching for a Superintendent to oversee our dynamic Retail projects in Detroit, Michigan.

The Lead Superintendent - Retail position at Rockford Construction will manage all field operations on the project(s) assigned in order to achieve timely and profitable completion. Our Superintendents directly supervise processes and field labor force, including but not limited to laborers, trade contractors, field engineers, and craft workers. As a Lead Superintendent you must be a strong leader, communicator, and advocate for team collaboration, safety, and innovation, and must have the ability to lead, manage, cultivate and mentor team members to promote their professional growth. This position must demonstrate organizational and time management skills, as well as have robust communication and client service skills.

If you are looking to work at a progressive and innovative construction company that knows how to take care of their field staff, please apply now!

• Bachelors in Construction Management or years of equivalent experience
• Knowledge and understanding of managing retail new build and renovation projects
• Been the lead or played a part in managing a retail projects
• Must have demonstrated the ability to manage logistical and mentally complex jobs.
• Certifications in First Aid/CPR.
• OSHA training.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, memos, blueprints and floor plans.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Bonus Skills & Experience:

• Experience in leading large scale education projects
• MS Project training/certification
• Knowledge of CSI format

Rockford offers competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off including, continued learning and training opportunities, on-site health and wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and access to industry-leading technology. Team members are also provided opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off and opportunities for involvement with local organizations.

Who We Are

At Rockford, we’re not just in the business of creating buildings – we’re creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we’re looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we’ve built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We’re delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that’s built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality. Rockford Construction respects and values the characteristics, talents, and perspectives that make each person unique. We believe that by bringing diverse individuals together, in an inclusive manner we can more effectively collaborate, innovate, and solve the problems that face our world. We are committed to creating and fostering a team, partners, and strategies that reflect this purpose.

Type of Environment

The work environment for this position is a typical office environment in which physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time. Intermittent movement will be necessary to perform requirements of the position such as accessing centrally located office equipment and may be subject to lifting of 35 lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling and climbing.

Rockford Construction is an equal opportunity employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. Rockford Construction will not discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, military service, partisan consideration, disability, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal and state laws.