Superintendent - Tenant Improvement
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Construction
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Site Manager
Superintendent - Tenant Improvement
Chicago, IL, US
Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Details
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 of the project
- Manage and conduct weekly site Foreman meetings
- Review field generated RFIs from trade partners
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.
Why join us?- Competitive Compensation
- Premium Benefits
- Exciting Perks
- Inclusive Work Environment
- Personal Development
- Life Balance
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