JOB SUMMARY
The Site Superintendent is responsible for executing construction projects by organizing, planning, and overseeing daily jobsite activities. This role ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract documents, quality standards, and project schedules. The Site Superintendent supervises field personnel and trade partners, performs quality inspections, and collaborates closely with Project Management to achieve successful project outcomes.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct supervision of daily jobsite activities, including coordination of company field staff, subcontractors, and material vendors.
TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
New Site Superintendents will participate in an onboarding and training process designed to familiarize them with company procedures, safety expectations, quality standards, and operational workflows. Training may include time working with self-performing crews and Project Management staff to gain an understanding of field operations, scheduling, documentation, and communication processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Collaborate with client superintendents and local inspectors to establish project schedules and expectations.
· Develop, maintain, and update project schedules and report issues or deficiencies to the Project Manager.
· Participate in one-week and four-week look-ahead planning in coordination with Project Management, General Contractors, and trade partners.
· Enforce all safety and quality standards on the jobsite.
· Monitor and maintain compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and client requirements.
· Manage and coordinate trade partners and material vendors through planning and scheduling.
· Supervise daily jobsite activities to ensure work is performed safely, in an organized manner, in compliance with drawings and specifications, and using efficient construction methods.
· Review and manage construction activities in compliance with project documents, including shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs.
· Manage and oversee project Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) processes.
· Document on-site activities using reports and photographs.
· Submit daily reports and documentation accurately and on time using company-approved systems.
· Track and report production progress (e.g., manhours, quantities installed, or other measurable outputs) to support scheduling, budget control, and project forecasting.
· Review change order requests with the Project Manager and Project Coordinator.
· Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure successful execution of project and client requirements.
· Proactively identify potential issues or risks and escalate concerns promptly with recommended solutions.
· Familiarity with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and interior finish systems.
· Ability to read and interpret architectural finish schedules.
· Experience coordinating inspections related to framing, drywall, and interior finishes.
· Experience with look-ahead scheduling or Lean/Last Planner style planning.
· Take full ownership of assigned jobsites, crews, and outcomes, including addressing performance, behavior, and corrective actions as needed.
· Maintain punctuality and demonstrate professionalism as a leader on the jobsite.
Education & Experience
· Construction Management or equivalent degree preferred.
· Minimum of three (3) years of on-site lead Superintendent experience in commercial construction.
· Ground-up construction experience.
· Demonstrated knowledge of all phases of construction.
Certifications/Licenses:
None specified.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience performing layout, material takeoffs, and material ordering.
· Experience managing multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong organizational and time management skills.
· Leadership ability and experience managing others.
· Ability to manage customer expectations while coordinating subcontractors and vendors.
· Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality.
· Ability to understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe, Procore, or similar construction software.
· Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results driven.
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
· Ability to work independently while maintaining safety as a primary focus.
· Analytical, mathematical, and budgeting skills.
· Technological competency.
· Ability to provide constructive feedback and recognize positive performance.
· Demonstrated problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, kneel, stoop, crouch, use hands and fingers, operate a computer and telephone, and maintain visual acuity. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or carry lightweight items (approximately 50 pounds). Frequent walking, standing, sitting, and observation in and around job sites is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed on active construction jobsites. Work may occur outdoors in various weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, and near moving mechanical parts. Noise exposure is common. When on site, employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Full-time.
Occasional extended hours and weekends may be required based on project needs.
TRAVEL
Travel to and from construction sites is required. Most travel is local; some long-distance or overnight travel may be required depending on project location.
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About Halyard
CBG has been in the business of exceptional interior finishes since 2004, growing from a local drywall shop into a trusted commercial construction company across Michigan. We self-perform cold-formed metal framing, drywall, and interior finishes on commercial projects — and we’ve built our reputation on doing it right.
Headquartered in Rockford, MI, we work primarily throughout West Michigan. We operate on the EOS® framework: clear goals, real accountability, and a team that actually communicates. We’re not just hiring bodies — we’re building a crew.
Why We’re Posting This
We don’t wait until we have an urgent need to find good people — because that’s not how you build a great team. Whether you’re brand new to the trades or you’ve been swinging tools for 20 years, if you’ve got a strong work ethic and want steady, quality work in West Michigan, we want to hear from you.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants at all experience levels, including:
• Entry-Level Field Laborers — no experience required, just a willingness to work and learn
• Drywall Hangers & Finishers — apprentice to journeyman, hanging, taping, mudding, finishing
• Carpenters & Framers — metal or wood framing, door and hardware installation, trim work, rough carpentry
What You’ll Do
• Work on commercial interior construction sites across West Michigan
• Install metal stud framing, drywall systems, and interior finishes
• Follow project plans, maintain a safe and organized jobsite, and take direction from your foreman
• Grow your skills alongside experienced tradespeople — we promote from within
What You Bring
• Reliability — you show up on time and ready to work
• A team-first attitude — construction is a team sport
• Willingness to learn — we’ll teach you what you don’t know
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• A valid driver’s license (preferred)
• Prior construction experience is a plus, but not required for entry-level candidates
The Details
• Location: Field-based across West Michigan; home base in Rockford, MI
• Travel: Local travel to jobsites required; personal vehicle preferred
• Hours: Full-time; occasional extended hours based on project needs
• Physical: Active jobsite environment; frequent walking, standing, and lifting; PPE required
Why Halyard?
We offer competitive pay based on experience, health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and year-round steady work. More importantly, we’re a company that invests in its people. We promote from within, we train, and we build careers — not just jobsite rosters.
If that sounds like a place you want to grow, we’d love to hear from you.
CBG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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