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Senior Superintendent

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: redmondconstruction
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Construction Manager/ Foreman, Site Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Why Redmond?

We’re a best-in-class general contractor driven by a passion for transforming spaces and providing top tier service to our clients. Named one of Crain’s Best Places to Work five years running, our team consists of collaborative, hardworking professionals who bring empathy, integrity, perseverance, and curiosity to complex, high-stakes projects. Team members at every level show up with humility and respect, supporting one another through challenges and staying accountable for delivering work the right way.

Our teams support projects across workplace, amenity, retail, hospitality, healthcare, lab and life sciences, and education sectors. Our vision is to be the strongest pound-for-pound general contractor by delivering exceptional value and exceeding expectations. By doing what’s right, asking questions, and continuously improving, we’re building more than spaces–we’re building an inclusive, innovative future for our industry.

What We Need:

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.

What You'll Do:
Field Operations & Execution
  • 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 Redmond 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
  • Manage, lead and maintain a positive, communicative and collaborative site environment
Project Planning, Logistics & Scheduling
  • Develop and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules with trade partners
  • Partner with Project Managers to maintain detailed project schedules
  • Monitor critical path activities and long-lead items
  • Create pull planning and phase planning sessions
  • Monitor schedule performance and implement corrective actions as needed
  • Hold trade partners accountable to project milestones and contractual commitment
  • Provide field input during preconstruction and assist in planning efforts
  • Develop and manage site logistics plans for the assigned project, including access, deliveries, and site constraints
  • Identify risks and support mitigation strategies at the project level
  • Ensure alignment between schedule, budget, and field execution
  • Communicate trade partner performance issues to project leadership and preconstruction team
Project Lifecycle & Stakeholder Management
  • Oversee field execution from preconstruction through project closeout for assigned project
  • Coordinate communication with union building councils and business agents as required
  • Ensure compliance with union requirements throughout…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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