Superintendent - Local Chicago Projects

Position: Superintendent - Local Chicago Projects ($20M +)

• Education, Higher-ed, Office, Large Scale Commercial Projects
• All local Chicago projects

About Our Client

Our client has been building in Chicago for decades and have grown into a $300M general contractor by priotizing client relationships. This is a firm that is very strategic in their work and focus on work they can execute at a high level doing all of it with strong project teams and loyal clients.

Client Highlights

• Financially strong, well-established ~$300M general contractor with an excellent local reputation
• All work is local to Chicago and the surrounding communities
• Projects typically range from $20M-$150M
• Deep repeat-client relationships and a steady, reliable backlog
• Team-oriented culture with balanced workloads and strong support
• Clear advancement path toward Senior PM and Project Executive roles
• Competitive salary, bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package

Job Description

Glimpse of your role:

• Oversee day-to-day field operations on large commercial projects, ensuring work progresses safely, efficiently, and according to plan
• Act as the on-site leader and primary liaison for clients, design teams, inspectors, and subcontractors while upholding quality standards
• Coordinate scheduling, manpower, materials, and equipment, while managing RFIs, field directives, and change impacts using modern construction technology
• Work directly with company leadership to bring new ideas to the table
• Collaborate closely with project managers, estimating, and procurement teams during preconstruction and throughout the build to drive continuous improvement

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

What We're Looking For:

• 5-10+ years of commercial construction experience, including ground-up new construction.
• Proven ability to run projects valued at $20M+ while managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and clients.
• Skilled in Procore, MS Project, and other project management tools.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, permitting, and construction processes; background in estimating or field supervision is a plus.

What's on Offer

On Offer for the Project Manager:

• Competitive Pay:
  Earn $110K-$130K+ based on experience and project scope.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and life insurance.
• Career Growth:
  Clear path to senior leadership with exposure to high-value projects and executive decision-making.
• Project Variety:
  Manage diverse commercial builds.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Join a team that values integrity, transparency, and long-term relationships.
• Tech-Driven:
  Work with industry-leading tools like Procore for seamless project management.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy PTO, holidays, and flexible scheduling.

Contact

Emma Jackson

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