Superintendent

Superintendent - Commercial Ground-Up Construction

Location: Brighton, Michigan

Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000

What You’ll Do

• Lead full field execution on ground-up commercial projects from mobilization through turnover.
• Own site logistics, sequencing, manpower planning, and daily production tied to the critical path.
• Run the 3-week look-ahead process and keep the plan current as conditions shift.
• Drive safety, quality, and schedule performance across all on-site trades.
• Lead subcontractors with clear expectations and accountability.
• Facilitate weekly coordination meetings and daily planning that produce action.
• Coordinate inspections with municipal officials and third-party agencies.
• Maintain daily reports, photos, issue tracking, and as-builts using Microsoft Teams.
• Partner with the PM to keep decisions moving and close out clean.
• Mentor assistant supers or field staff when assigned and help develop future leaders.

What You Bring

• 3 years in field construction with 3 years leading ground-up commercial projects as a Superintendent.
• Proven ability to deliver projects from sitework through turnover with strong schedule control.
• Strong understanding of means and methods, sequencing, and trade coordination.
• OSHA 30 (and stormwater certification if required, or ability to obtain quickly).
• Comfort with documentation and scheduling tools, including Microsoft Teams and MS Project.
• Leadership style that’s plan-first, direct, and accountable.

What You’ll Gain

• True field ownership - you’re the on-site leader driving outcomes.
• Employer-sponsored health insurance, plus a car allowance and phone allowance (role-dependent).
• Small team with direct access to the owner - questions get answered quickly, and decisions don’t get stuck in layers.
• A manageable project load - typically one job at a time, occasionally two if one is smaller.
• Flexible vacation - take time when you need it, plan ahead, and keep commitments covered.
• Opportunities to work on in-house development projects where the builder is also the owner - clearer priorities and faster decisions.
• Low-bureaucracy environment - we focus on the admin that helps us build well and keep the rest simple.
• A company culture that respects planning, documentation, and doing things in the right order.
• The opportunity to mentor teams and raise the standard across the field organization.

At Framework, we keep it simple: we connect great people with great builders. We’re not just filling seats—we’re helping construction professionals find real opportunities with companies that value what they bring to the table. Our candidates trust us because we’re honest, we follow through, and we never push roles that aren’t the right fit. We take the time to understand where you’re coming from and where you want to go. On the flip side, our clients count on us to bring high-quality people who are the real deal—both in skill and character. They’ll tell you we just get it. We’re proud to be the kind of recruiters who do what’s right, not what’s easy, and we make sure it’s a win for everyone involved.