General Construction Superintendent (Healthcare/Higher Ed)
Detroit, MIFull-time$130–200K/yrSeen todayStill listed today
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Job overview
Next 150 Construction is seeking a General Superintendent to oversee field operations on a large construction project and lead a team of superintendents. The role coordinates trade contractors and manages safety, scheduling, budget, quality, logistics, and customer satisfaction. It requires substantial superintendent experience on commercial or industrial projects, with healthcare or higher education experience preferred, and includes supervision and development of direct reports.
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Overview
Next 150 Construction, a fully owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company is seeking a General Superintendent. The General Superintendent is responsible for the overall field on a large project, leading a team of superintendents to ensure that company policies and procedures are met in regard to safety, scheduling, budget, quality and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
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Ensures that the day-to-day coordination of trade contractors and their sub-contractors turn out high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule
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Manages the project budget for general conditions and site services
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Develops, documents and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the field
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Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents to be able to plan ahead and anticipate potential problems before they arise
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Obtains or verifies that the subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
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Verifies safety compliance with all trades; acts as primary safety representative in the field and enforce quality control policies
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Conducts maintenance and planning of “work-arounds,” shutdowns and tie-ins
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Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions etc. by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
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Leads contractor meetings on a regular basis
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Oversees daily reports and documentation using Procore
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Creates, manages, and updates the project schedule, create and implement contingency plans when necessary
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Communicates schedule status, updates, and changes to Project Team and Trade Contractors
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Plans, coordinates and manages jobsite logistics
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Oversees project quality plan and implements necessary changes
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Resolves jurisdictional disputes
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Tracks production as needed
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Executes self-performing capabilities, workforce planning, and quantifying material needs
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Handles forecasting and projecting cost of work
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Aids in the development of project team
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Trains direct reports on processes, procedures and completion of daily tasks
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Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
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Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
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Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
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8-15 years of experience on a $15-50+ million commercial/ industrial construction project or multiple projects in a superintendent role
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Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
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Strong technical and communication skills
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Excellent organizational skills
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Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
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Ability to work in a team environment
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and Procore
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Knowledge of construction-documenting and drawing, with knowledge of all phases of construction
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Proficient in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
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Must have strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan
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Must be able to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
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Ability to supervise a project team
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Healthcare and/or higher education experience preferred
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OSHA 30 hour certified
Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.
The pay ranges from $130,000.00-$200,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
Next 150 Construction Services has an unwavering focus on safety, the environment and caring about everyone involved in our work.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Next 150 Construction Services is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.
Next 150 Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,509 open Construction Superintendent jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$130–200K/yr
- US median$111–157K/yr523 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $165K, is 25% above the US median midpoint ($133K) — in the top quarter of Construction Superintendent salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 17 open Construction Superintendent jobs in Michigan and 1,509 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- J.E. Dunn Construction Company114 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Construction Superintendent postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,283 postings).
- Education
- 53 of the 1,509 open Construction Superintendent jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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