×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Superintendent, Construction

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Skender
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-08
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Construction Manager/ Foreman, Site Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Annual salary range noted above based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this role are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, up to 10% of their base salary, dependent on both individual performance and company financial results.

Who are you?

We’re looking for a Superintendent who is ready to take their career to the next level. Do you know about project management best practices, establishing budgets, and innovating through construction technology? Great. Are you someone with a go-getter attitude who can assume responsibility and communicate effectively with your team, partners, and clients? Even better.

What will I do as a Superintendent?

As a Superintendent, you'll be a hands‑on leader and the driving force behind our Field Operations. You’ll oversee the day‑to‑day construction activity, ensuring every phase is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. Working closely with Project Management and field teams, you’ll bring plans to life and build lasting relationships with clients, trade partners, and design teams.

In This Role, You Will
  • Lead onsite construction efforts from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget
  • Create safety, phasing, and logistics plans during Preconstruction and refine them throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring associated costs are incorporated into project budgets
  • Develop and maintain the master project schedule and look‑ahead schedules, collaborating closely with Project Management and trade partners to stay on track
  • Coordinate subcontractor‑procured and owner‑furnished equipment and materials to ensure proper construction sequencing and minimize delays
  • Conduct regular site inspections, enforce safety standards, and ensure full compliance with company and client requirements
  • Document QA/QC issues identified during the punch list and commissioning process, ensuring prompt resolution and high‑quality outcomes
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to foster collaboration and trust
  • Assist the Project Manager in reviewing and submitting change orders promptly with proper documentation and clear communication
  • Establish agendas and lead field‑based meetings, including Foreman Meetings, Daily Huddles, and Subcontractor Coordination Meetings, capturing and distributing key takeaways
  • Mentor and guide Project Foremen, Assistant Superintendents, and Field Engineers, ensuring they meet expectations and continue developing their skills
  • Attend monthly profit review meetings and collaborate with the Project Management team to monitor progress and maintain cost control
Your educational background & prior experience
  • 5 or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity in the construction or engineering field
  • Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, including technology, equipment, methods, scheduling, safety, and quality
  • Experience working on multifamily construction projects highly preferred
What skills will we require?
  • Field Leadership – Proven ability to manage all on‑site construction activities from start to closeout with minimal oversight.
  • Strategic Planning – Skilled in developing and adjusting short‑ and long‑term plans to meet evolving project goals.
  • Risk Management – Ability to identify and mitigate risks related to safety, schedule, quality, and budget.
  • Relationship Building – Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective partnerships with clients, architects, and subcontractors.
  • Operational Excellence – Expertise in driving field productivity, efficiency, and quality through best practices.
  • Safety Leadership – Commitment to promoting and maintaining a proactive safety culture on the jobsite.
  • Financial Acumen – Experience managing labor costs, ensuring scope compliance, and supporting project profitability.
  • Team Development – Ability to mentor, coach, and develop Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and other field staff.
  • Decisive Problem Solving – Confident decision‑maker under pressure with a focus on timely action.
  • Accountability – Holds self and team to high standards of performance, responsibility, and…
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)
0
200
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary