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Superintendent II – Commercial Interior Construction

Actalent

Chicago, IL – with site work across the Chicago metropolitan area. Employees are expected to be on‑site five days a week.

We are seeking a Superintendent II to oversee commercial interior construction projects in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. This role is pivotal in managing daily field operations, ensuring that projects are completed safely, timely, and to the highest standards of quality.

• Oversee daily field operations of complex projects, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
• Manage trade partner teams, solving field challenges in real time.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients, design partners, and internal project teams.
• Mentor less experienced field staff and promote a culture of safety and professionalism.
• Participate in kickoff meetings to understand project goals and team dynamics.
• Host field kickoff meetings with all trade partners and project managers.
• Manage relationships between site and building management/owners.
• Participate in project closeout meetings and provide feedback on trade partners.
• Review construction documents and drawings to understand critical path items.
• Set up sites with appropriate branding, safety, and way finding signage.
• Create and manage project schedules using Outbuild, including 3‑week lookaheads.
• Track labor and general requirements allocation with project managers.
• Manage site logistics, deliveries, and progress documentation.
• Host weekly toolbox talks and foreman meetings to discuss project progress.
• Ensure on‑site safety controls with guidance from the Safety Director.
• Manage safety training and documentation, including first responder steps.

• 5 years of clean room experience
• Proven ability to manage highly detailed healthcare/commercial projects.
• Professional communication skills with project partners and clients.
• Experience with Procore as 90% of work is conducted through this platform.
• Ability to provide mentorship and support to junior team members.

• Experience in hospitality, retail, healthcare, life and laboratory sciences, or industrial is a plus.
• Ability to identify and resolve potential issues during preconstruction and early project stages.
• Comfortable with pitching and interviewing for new client work.

The position is based in our Chicago office, with work conducted both in the office and on job sites locally around Chicago. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate, and parking is covered within four partnered garages in the downtown area. Senior superintendents receive an AmEx and Home Depot card. We provide a company Lyft account and reimburse Metra/CTA passes. Employees are required to use their own vehicles.

Permanent, Full‑time. Posted in Chicago, IL.

Pay range: $130,000 – $200,000 per year.

Benefits include:
Gold PPO health insurance, 401(k) plan, Unlimited Flex PTO, commuter benefits, paid family leave, professional development, volunteer time off.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.