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Construction Superintendent

Job in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49528, USA
Listing for: Progressive AE
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Operations Manager
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM

As the Construction Superintendent, you bring resourcefulness, courage, and action-oriented leadership to every job site. You will manage construction teams through all project phases, design through closeout, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to budget and schedule. You’ll be a key client liaison and field leader, creating an environment where accountability, collaboration, and safety are paramount.

Deliver Results
  • Lead and motivate project teams with strong communication, conflict management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ensure on-site safety and enforce OSHA and internal safety standards for all construction activities.
  • Develop, monitor, and maintain construction schedules using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.
  • Oversee subcontractor selection and contract management in partnership with the Project Manager.
  • Coordinate inspections and approvals with local authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Ensure compliance with construction documents, building codes, ADA regulations, and QA/QC standards.
  • Promote project quality by coordinating field reviews, facilitating punch list completion, and closing out all construction documentation.
  • Mentor staff and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration with design teams and engineers.
  • Maintain clear and proactive client communication, anticipating challenges and responding with technical guidance and professionalism.
Your Qualifications
  • Education & Credentials:
    Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field required. Professional credentials such as Registered Architect, Engineer, Facilities Manager, or Construction Manager preferred.
  • Certifications:

    OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid required. CSI-CDT, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, and PMI/PSMJ certifications strongly preferred. Training support may be provided for candidates pursuing these credentials.
  • Experience:

    Minimum of 5 years of relevant field experience in a Construction Superintendent or similar leadership role. Background in multidisciplinary AEC environments, construction methodology, QA/QC, and code compliance expected.
  • Technical

    Skills:

    Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. Experience with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams is preferred.
  • Project Knowledge:
    Demonstrated understanding of construction documents and specifications, ADA compliance, and ability to interpret and implement building codes and standards.
  • Leadership & Communication:
    Proven ability to lead construction teams, coordinate across disciplines, and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Must bring excellent judgment, decision-making, and organizational abilities.
  • Travel:
    Willingness and ability to travel to client sites nationally, approximately 20% of the time.

People Matter. Each individual’s background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.

Progressive Companies is comprised of people with a variety of abilities, races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, veteran statuses, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of innovative design. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.

The talented professionals of Progressive Companies are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways, delivering on today’s needs and preparing for what’s to come. We live by the idea that design isn’t simply about beauty, it’s about improving strategic outcomes—what we call Performance Based Design. Our work spans across the nation, allowing team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize impact as trusted partners to our clients and communities.

Sustainable and Inclusive

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