Construction Superintendent - Detroit, MI

O'Brien Construction

Bloomfield Hills, MI

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Bloomfield Hills, MI
POSTED
12 days ago

Ready for a Purpose-Built Career?

For over 60 years, O'Brien Construction has worked to enhance the quality of our communities through our expertise as team builders and constructors, specializing in multi-family housing, municipal and commercial buildings. We are a Construction Manager and General Contractor with a mission to develop lasting relationships built on mutual trust and respect.

O’Brien Construction builds so much more than senior housing and historical renovations. We’re building trust, pride, and a better world than it was yesterday – one job at a time. Because that’s what it means to be Purpose Built!

Building a career is like building anything else - it takes the right plan, the right team and the right commitment. When you work with O’Brien Construction, we can promise you will: accomplish work you’ll be proud of, work with great people, and grow both the community and your career!

About the Role:

Superintendents at O’Brien Construction play a critical role in the successful execution of construction projects. Leading dedicated project teams, you will be responsible for overseeing all field operations from inception to completion. This includes managing schedules, allocating resources, ensuring quality and safety, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering licensed senior living communities and working with cold-formed steel building systems in multi-family construction environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Thoroughly understand and adhere to project plans, specifications, contracts, and requirements.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive project schedules, ensuring timely progress towards key milestones.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and company representative for subcontractors.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and company representative for City, State, and County inspectors.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing all safety regulations and managing safety risks proactively.
  • Manage and communicate resource needs, including materials, equipment, and manpower.
  • Conduct regular inspections of subcontractor work, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and codes.
  • Prepare and submit daily progress reports and weekly "Look Ahead" schedules.
  • Effectively communicate project status, potential issues, and progress to Project Managers and Project Engineers.
  • Continuously seek and implement industry best practices and innovative solutions.
  • Proactively identify and resolve project challenges using available knowledge and resources.
  • Uphold the company's commitment to integrity and ethical conduct, ensuring the same for the entire project team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial or multi-family building projects.
  • Demonstrated experience supervising cold-formed steel (CFS) building types, including coordination of framing, MEP rough-ins, and inspections.

  • Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, inspections, and life-safety considerations associated with licensed senior living construction.
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction-specific software (scheduling, project management).
  • Strong work ethic with a results-oriented approach.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Commit to safety and quality.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement.

Ready to join our team? Submit your resume today!

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About the Company

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O'Brien Construction

Meet O'Brien Construction

 O’Brien Construction Company, Inc, (OCI) is a full-service client based construction and project management company. OCI provides high quality construction services in numerous regions throughout the United States. Founded in 1999, OCI has completed numerous projects in various market sectors. These include: 

Retail

Commercial

Educational  

Auto dealerships

Industrial 

Additionally, OCI is fiscally strong. We maintain non-signatory bonding so that we can better service our clients.

Our Philosophy

Commitment

OCI is committed to each and every client. We understand that each project is unique and deserving of quality service. 

Integrity

OCI‘s integrity has allowed us to build a solid reputation. We pride ourselves in maintaining a high rate of repeat business.

Our Process (How We Do What We Do)

OCI is flexible, willing and able, making us unique among construction management companies. We understand that each project has specific issues. Therefore, we invest time with our clients to better understand their specific needs and goals. Once we understand these needs, we assemble a solid team to successfully complete the project on time and within budget. 

Our personnel include professionals with a wide variety of construction experience and backgrounds. We are proud of our team and their commitment to providing professional services to our clients.

Services

OCI provides a variety of services to its clients. These services include: 

General Contracting

Design Build Services

“At Risk” Construction Management

Build to Suit / Turn Key Construction

Owners Rep Services

Construction Management/Owner’s Representative

Development Construction Services

Due Diligence for Construction Concerns    

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.ocincnet.com