Site Superintendent (Luxury Custom Homes)

DISHER

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of residential construction experience
  • Strong understanding of high-end finishes and custom details
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and design plans
  • Excellent communication skills with various stakeholders
  • High attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
  • Experience in luxury or high-end custom home construction (preferred)
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification and familiarity with construction management software preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily construction activities for luxury custom homes
  • Ensure work aligns with design plans and protects materials
  • Execute detailed construction schedules and coordinate trades
  • Plan for inspections, approvals, and manage risks proactively
  • Conduct quality inspections focused on luxury standards
  • Manage mock-ups, samples, and minimize rework
  • Enforce safety protocols and maintain jobsite organization
  • Secure jobsites for client visits and set expectations with trades
  • Monitor performance and address issues proactively
  • Maintain detailed jobsite records and track progress
  • Document design changes and support project closeout

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment within a well-established firm
  • Opportunity to lead high-end custom home projects
  • Focus on delivering exceptional client experiences
  • Professional development opportunities in luxury construction
  • Room for growth within a specialized construction team
Full Job Description
Site Superintendent - Portage, MI

DISHER is partnering with a well-established, local construction company to identify a Residential Site Superintendent to lead the day-to-day construction of high-end, one-of-a-kind custom homes. This role is ideal for a detail-driven construction professional who takes pride in craftsmanship, thrives in complex builds, and values delivering an exceptional client experience.

What you'll get to do:

  • Lead all daily construction activities for luxury custom homes while maintaining clean, organized, and client-ready jobsites
  • Ensure all work aligns with architectural, structural, and interior design plans while protecting premium materials, finishes, and custom features
  • Execute detailed, phase-by-phase construction schedules and coordinate sequencing of high-skill trades and specialty vendors
  • Plan around inspections, approvals, and long-lead materials; identify risks early and partner with the PM on solutions
  • Conduct continuous quality inspections with a finish-level focus, ensuring alignment, tolerances, and details meet luxury standards
  • Coordinate mock-ups, samples, and pre-installation reviews; manage punch lists for minimal rework and strong closeout delivery
  • Enforce safety protocols while preserving high-end materials; maintain dust control, site organization, and environmental protections
  • Ensure jobsites are secure and presentable for client/designer visits
  • Set clear expectations with trades on quality and sequencing; oversee specialty vendors (millwork, stone, glass, automation, etc.)
  • Monitor performance and escalate issues proactively; foster a professional, respectful jobsite culture
  • Maintain detailed jobsite records (photos, notes, inspections) and track progress in construction management software
  • Document design changes, field conditions, and constructability concerns; support project closeout and warranty documentation


What will make you successful:

  • 7-10+ years of residential construction experience with strong understanding of high-end finishes, custom details, and specialty installations
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and interior design plans
  • Excellent communication skills with trades, designers, and internal teams
  • High attention to detail and pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship
  • Ability to manage complex, custom builds with longer timelines and dependencies
  • Experience specifically in luxury or high-end custom home construction (preferred)
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (preferred)
  • Familiarity with construction management software and jobsite documentation tools (preferred)


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