Superintendent - Tenant Improvement

Superintendent - Tenant Improvement

$100000 - $130000 per year | Chicago, IL | On-site | Permanent

Based in Chicago, we are a Top Rated General Contractor, that values their employees. We focus on commercial interior build-outs in downtown Chicago for a range of clients and provide the tools you need to succeed.

• Competitive Compensation
• Premium Benefits
• Exciting Perks
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Personal Development
• Life Balance

The Senior Superintendent role is responsible for leading field operations on multiple projects or large complex construction projects, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with schedule, budget, and quality standards. The Senior Superintendent serves as the primary field project leader, overseeing trade coordination, site logistics, and daily execution while maintaining strong communication with project teams, clients, and stakeholders.

The Senior Superintendent drives accountability across field staff and trade partners, proactively identifies and resolves risks, and ensures compliance with contract documents and safety requirements. Success in this role requires strong leadership, profound construction expertise, and the ability to manage complex project dynamics while mentoring junior-level team members and delivering high‑quality results that meet or exceed client expectations.

• Successfully manage multiple projects or large complex projects over $15M
• Lead day‑to‑day field operations across multiple concurrent projects
• Monitor trade partner workloads distribution to ensure tasks are being managed effectively at the project level
• Enforce site standards for safety, quality, and organization
• Coordinate trades to maintain workflow, sequencing, and productivity
• Track field performance and address inefficiencies within the project team
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, drawings, and specifications
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor progress and maintain quality
• Address field issues to minimize impacts on schedule and budget
• Implement established best practices for sequencing and execution
• Align manpower with project needs in coordination with project leadership
• Promote accountability and ownership among field staff on the project
• Host On Site Trade Partner Kickoff Meeting at the beginning on the project
• Manage and conduct weekly site Foreman meetings
• Review field generated RFI from trade partners

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.