Industry:
Location: Coldwater, MI
Salary: $72K-$120K DOE
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Native Level
Detail: Japanese general construction company seeks a Construction Site Project Superintendent (Contract) – Coldwater, MI
Candidates interested in this position are required to submit a resume and project list when applying.
Job Title: Construction Site Project Superintendent
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Contract Duration: $4.5M Project | 9 Months (Aug 2026 – Apr 2027) | Possibility of Extension and Contract-to-Hire
*Direct‑hire candidates must be willing and able to relocate to any project location within the United States upon completion of each assignment.
FLSA status: Exempt
Report to: Project Manager
Supervision: Yes
Location: Coldwater, MI
Pay Range: $72000-120000 Depends on your experience
*** The salary will be determined based on your experience after the interview process***
Benefits (Direct Hire Only):
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance, and more
Summary:
Under supervision of the Project Manager, oversee on-site construction operation on a day-to-day basis, and ensure that work is done safely, on time, within budget and to the right quality standards under supervision of the Project Manager.
Responsibilities:
●Coordinate and supervise full cycle construction activities
● Set up the project site office trailer and make sure that permits, labor notices, safety regulations, and EEOC material are posted in a conspicuous place. Set up sanitary stations and coolers
●Direct all field personnel (contractors, suppliers, vendors) to achieve completion of the project on schedule with quality workmanship that conforms to the drawings and specifications
●Maintain construction schedule and identify and solve problems
● Keep the progress schedule current and review schedule status
●Order materials and schedule inspections as necessary throughout the process
● Promote job site safety, encourage safe work practices and rectifies job site hazards immediately
● Ensure all employees and contractors are adhering company safety policy and attend safety meetings
●Prepare complete, accurate and timely submittal logs for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications
● Accountable for receiving approved submittals from Architect or Engineer and notifying Project Manager of potential schedule impact
● Assist Project Manager by preparing all necessary duty and responsible for Project Manger’s tasks when they are not present related to change requests
● Responsible for timely completion of all required project close-out documents per contract
●Distribute contract documents to subcontractors, including drawings, specifications, and general conditions. Include any accepted alternates or addendums with documents
● Schedule all required construction meetings with required personnel, subcontractors, architects and owners
● Take accurate and complete meeting minutes and distribute timely.
● Attend Owner/Architect pre-bid, project and closeout meetings
● Solicit subcontractors and suppliers for proposal prior to proposal submission time
●Prepare correspondence with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Subcontracts, Suppliers, etc. (Examples of referenced correspondence include, but not limited to the following items: Schedule of values, project schedule, memos, request for information, transmittals and submittals)
●Submit building permit application, follow-up on review progress and receive upon approval. Submit Check Request (Urgent Pay Request) to Accounting for associated fees according to Urgent Pay Request procedures
● During Construction Phase, proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budge and safety. Utilize and maintain tools to schedule and document management to track and record project performance
●Document quality and progress of each Subcontractor and Suppliers. Update Subcontractors and Suppliers of any changes to the plans, specifications and/or schedule
●Inform management of productivity, costs, quality control, document management and processing of applications for payment. Notify management of any issues that arise which affects quality, budget, progress and safety
● Prepare, schedule and supervise completion of a final punch list
● Maintain an organized job site, including the construction office
●Maintain positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees
●Other duties may be assigned that may reasonably follow and relate to essential tasks
Required Knowledge and Abilities:
●Must have minimum of 5 years in successful general contracting (as Prime Contractor) and project management for larger than 50,000sqft project related experience in industrial construction
●Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the construction field
● Understand and have thorough knowledge of the project plans and specifications
●Strong and effective communicator, both verbally and written, who can interface cooperatively with various departments of the company, as well as clients and subcontractors
●Possess good organizational, analytical and problem-solving ability
●Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task
●Proficient in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project
●Represent the company at all times with high moral and ethical conduct
●Willingness to provide leadership and management
● Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
● An overall “action orientation” and strong problem-solving abilities
● Ability to travel extensively and relocate
Other Requirements:
●Ability to apply construction related technical knowledge
●Ability to comprehend and follow instructions: effectively follow instructions from supervisor
●Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables
●Ability to interpret governmental regulations and instructions
●Communication skills: effective communicated ideas and information both in written and verbal form
●Mathematical ability: calculate basic arithmetic problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
● Planning and Organization skills: develop required plans to solve problems; take advantage of opportunities to accomplish goals; establish systematic methods of accompanying goals
●Reading ability: effectively read and understand information contained in memoranda, reports and bulletins, etc.
●Ability to operate computer workstation and other business machines with speed and accuracy
●A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.
●Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B, OPT).
Education and Experience
●Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge and skills.
Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible field experience in industrial projects as Prime Contractor.
Environmental and Physical Demands of the Position
●Typical construction site environment
●Physically fit to walk in the construction site from one end to the other, ability to climb up to the roof, stairs, etc. to monitor construction activities
● Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less
●Lifting and carrying 50 pounds or less
●Pushing and pulling objects weighing 60-80 pounds on wheels
● Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, Bending/twisting and reaching
●Talking and hearing; use of phone
● Hold a valid US driver’s license
