What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Superintendent position at Flowtec Construction?
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%
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000