Senior Construction Superintendent

Overview

The Senior Superintendent leads large-scale ground-up and renovation construction projects across a diverse portfolio including hospitality, multifamily, entertainment, healthcare, aviation, commercial, and high-rise work. This role oversees all field operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard of quality. The position is suited for a seasoned construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building projects that positively impact local communities.

• Lead and manage field operations for large-scale general building and ground-up projects, typically ranging from $50M to $75M or more.
• Oversee the execution of complex projects including large square-foot ground-up builds, high-rise renovations, hospitality and multifamily developments, entertainment facilities, and upcoming healthcare projects.
• Coordinate daily site activities, including site walks, supervision of trades, and monitoring progress to ensure adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Utilize project management and construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, P6, and Microsoft Office to manage schedules, documentation, submittals, and lookahead plans.
• Develop and maintain detailed lookahead schedules to anticipate and resolve potential issues before they impact project timelines.
• Lead and participate in coordination meetings, project startup meetings, and foremen meetings to align all stakeholders on project goals, milestones, and responsibilities.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and company safety programs, leveraging OSHA 30 training to promote a culture of safety on site.
• Direct and mentor project engineers and work in parallel with project managers to provide strong leadership and clear communication across the project team.
• Collaborate closely with design, project management, and trade partners to resolve field challenges and maintain project momentum.
• Review and manage submittals and other project documentation to support accurate and timely construction activities.
• Maintain a strong presence on site, providing hands-on oversight and guidance to trades and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the Chicago market as a key counterpart in the field, helping to drive successful project delivery and long-term client relationships.

• At least 15 years of experience in construction with a focus on general building and ground-up projects.
• Proven track record managing large-scale projects valued at $50M to $75M or more, including at least two projects of this size.
• Extensive on-site experience overseeing field operations and coordinating multiple trades on complex projects.
• Proficiency with Procore for project management and field documentation.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for drawing review, markup, and coordination.
• Experience using P6 for construction scheduling and lookahead planning.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, for reporting, documentation, and communication.
• Experience managing submittals and other construction documentation in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in aviation, commercial, hospitality, multifamily, entertainment, healthcare, or high-rise construction projects.
• OSHA 30 certification and strong knowledge of construction safety practices and regulations.
• Ability to lead and coordinate meetings with project teams, foremen, and trade partners.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage parallel responsibilities with project managers and direct reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management is preferred but not required.
• Experience coming up through the trades is highly valued, with a strong understanding of field operations and trade coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a meeting-centric environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience supporting regional markets and collaborating closely with project management teams.
• Commitment to core principles of family, honesty, discipline, and quality in daily work.
• Passion for building projects that have a lasting positive impact on local communities.

This role is based on site throughout the Chicago area, with no travel outside the region. The Senior Superintendent typically sits on-site in downtown Chicago and spends time in a construction trailer or project office. Standard work hours are approximately 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work as needed for site coverage. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with frequent site walks, coordination meetings, project startup meetings, and interaction with trades and foremen.

The culture emphasizes family, honesty, discipline, and quality, with a focus on building projects that have a lasting positive impact on the community.

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