Construction Superintendent
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60684, USA
Listed on 2026-06-04
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
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Construction
Operations Manager, Site Manager, Construction Manager/ Foreman, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Construction Superintendent - Commercial Interior Construction
Job Description
This role supports field operations on commercial interior construction projects by assisting with the day-to-day execution of work under the direction of senior field leadership. The Superintendent I helps coordinate site activities, track progress, and ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project plans, schedules, and quality standards. The position offers the opportunity to build foundational leadership and construction management skills while contributing to a well-organized, safe, and collaborative jobsite environment across a variety of interior projects.
Responsibilities
+ Assist with daily field operations under the direction of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent to support smooth project execution.
+ Support tracking of daily work activities, production progress, and manpower to maintain accurate field reporting.
+ Help maintain site organization, cleanliness, and basic safety standards to promote a safe and efficient jobsite.
+ Observe trade partner activities and promptly report progress, issues, or concerns to field leadership.
+ Assist in verifying that work is performed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
+ Participate in site walks to gain a deeper understanding of project execution and field conditions.
+ Document field conditions, issues, completed work, and daily site activities to support project records.
+ Support implementation of established field processes and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
+ Develop and maintain 3‑week look‑ahead schedules in collaboration with trade partners.
+ Partner with Project Managers to maintain detailed project schedules and monitor critical path activities and long‑lead items.
+ Create and participate in pull planning and phase planning sessions to align stakeholders on sequencing and milestones.
+ Monitor schedule performance, identify deviations, and assist in implementing corrective actions when needed.
+ Hold trade partners accountable to project milestones and contractual commitments in coordination with field leadership.
+ Support coordination of deliveries, material staging, and site access to align with the project schedule and logistics plans.
+ Track progress of scheduled activities and communicate delays, conflicts, or field impacts to project leadership.
+ Assist in coordinating daily trade partner activities to support planned sequencing and workflow.
+ Help identify potential field risks and communicate mitigation needs to project leadership.
+ Maintain logs related to deliveries, manpower, schedule changes, and daily site activities.
+ Participate in coordination and planning meetings to support effective project execution and communication.
+ Support project execution from mobilization through closeout, including punch lists and turnover documentation.
+ Assist with communication and coordination with trade partners, vendors, and project team members.
+ Attend coordination and progress meetings and document key takeaways for distribution to stakeholders.
+ Help track and distribute project updates, RFIs, and field communications to ensure timely information flow.
+ Maintain organized project records throughout the lifecycle of the project, including closeout documentation.
+ Track trade partner work progress and report performance concerns or scope gaps to project leadership.
+ Support documentation for change orders and field directives, including field data collection and cost impacts.
+ Help monitor material usage and deliveries to support cost control and schedule adherence.
+ Support cost tracking through daily reports and organized records of field-related cost impacts.
+ Manage and support the quality control process to help ensure inspections are successful and work meets standards.
+ Perform basic field inspections under supervision to verify that installed work aligns with drawings and specifications.
+ Assist with coordination of third-party inspections and testing as required.
+ Maintain organized quality documentation and logs and support punch list tracking…
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