Project Superintendent Jobs in Michigan
Project Superintendent jobs in Michigan are consistently in demand, with the strongest concentration in commercial construction, large-scale infrastructure, and automotive facility development, at every level from assistant superintendent to senior project superintendent. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor most of the hiring activity, where contractors and developers including Barton Malow, Walbridge, and Turner Construction maintain a sustained presence. The most sought-after specialists in Michigan cover healthcare construction, industrial and automotive plant work, and public infrastructure projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Construction Superintendent
Foose Construction LLC
West Michigan
Full-Time
Foose Construction LLC is looking for an experienced, hardworking Construction Superintendent to join our team. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who knows residential and light commercial construction, can lead employees and subcontractors, and is willing to work alongside the crew when needed.
This is not a position where you simply oversee the job from a truck. We are looking for someone who can manage a project while also putting on a tool belt and helping get the work done.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations on active construction sites
- Lead, organize, and work alongside Foose Construction employees
- Coordinate and manage subcontractors and their schedules
- Communicate professionally with homeowners, business owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project partners
- Review project plans, scopes of work, and daily priorities
- Keep projects moving efficiently and maintain quality standards
- Coordinate material deliveries and make material runs when necessary
- Perform hands-on construction work, including:
- Wood framing
- Interior and exterior trim
- Finish carpentry
- Doors and windows
- Insulation
- Drywall hanging
- Demolition
- General remodeling and construction
- Punch-list and repair work
- Identify job-site problems and help develop practical solutions
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites
- Properly maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment
- Provide project updates and communicate scheduling or material needs to ownership
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with real construction experience who can both lead and work.
Required:
- Previous residential and/or commercial construction experience
- Strong framing and carpentry knowledge
- Trim and finish carpentry experience
- General remodeling and construction knowledge
- Ability to read measurements, use construction tools, and understand basic plans and scopes
- Experience working with and coordinating subcontractors
- Ability to lead employees and maintain productivity on site
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Dependable transportation to the designated meeting location
- Physically capable of performing construction work, lifting and carrying materials, climbing ladders, and working on active job sites
- Reliable, punctual, hardworking, and self-motivated
Company-Provided Equipment
This position includes:
- Company truck
- Company-provided power tools
- Access to construction trailers, equipment, and job-site tools
- Opportunity to take responsibility for increasingly larger projects as experience and performance are demonstrated
What We're Looking For
The right person will be someone who can walk onto a job site, understand what needs to happen, organize the people and materials necessary to make it happen, and then work alongside the crew to get the job completed.
We value craftsmanship, dependability, communication, problem-solving, and a strong work ethic. You should be comfortable communicating directly with customers while also being able to lead employees and hold subcontractors accountable to the project schedule and quality expectations.
Foose Construction LLC
Build – Renovate – Repair
Pay: $45,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project superintendent jobs across Michigan.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required or expected by most Michigan employers
- Minimum five years of field construction experience in commercial or industrial projects
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and self-perform crews on active job sites
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera P6
- Working knowledge of Michigan Building Code and local municipality inspection processes
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field preferred
Project Superintendent Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project superintendent in Michigan?
Most project superintendents in Michigan enter through a combination of field experience and formal education, typically a degree in construction management or civil engineering, or a completed carpentry or construction apprenticeship through a Michigan-based union program such as those affiliated with the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters. Michigan does not issue a state license specifically for project superintendents, but OSHA certification and a strong site safety record are effectively required by most general contractors.
How much do project superintendents make in Michigan?
Project superintendents in Michigan earn a median of about $103,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,830 for the lowest 10% to over $171,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project superintendents in Michigan?
Employers hiring project superintendents in Michigan right now include Miller-Davis Company, DeMaria Building Company, and Tarantino Properties, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's concentration of healthcare expansion projects, automotive facility upgrades, and publicly funded infrastructure work keeps demand steady across both large general contractors and regional specialty firms.
Which Michigan cities have the most project superintendent jobs?
Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Novi account for the most project superintendent openings in Michigan right now. Detroit drives volume through large commercial, healthcare, and industrial redevelopment projects, while Grand Rapids supports a growing healthcare and corporate construction sector, and Lansing generates steady demand from state government facilities and institutional builds.
Are there remote project superintendent jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Project superintendents are fundamentally on-site roles, requiring daily physical presence to manage crews, inspections, and site conditions. About 0% of project superintendent openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve preconstruction planning, estimating coordination, or senior oversight roles rather than active field superintendence.
How can I get hired as a project superintendent in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as an assistant superintendent or field engineer with a Michigan-based general contractor such as Barton Malow or Walbridge, both of which run structured entry-level development programs for candidates with a construction management degree or a completed union apprenticeship. Lateral moves from roles like project engineer, field coordinator, or foreman are common routes into the superintendent track, and completing an OSHA 30-Hour course before applying gives candidates a concrete, verifiable edge.
Where can I find and apply to project superintendent jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to project superintendent jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and target location, and apply directly.
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