Sr. Superintendent; s) Aviation Construction

• Full-time
• Business Group: CM
• Legal Entity:
  Hunt Construction Group
• Business Line: CM Construction Management
• Work Location Model:
  On-Site
• Operating Group: CM
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Chicago, IL - 10510 W Zemke Rd
• Compensation: USD  - USD  - yearly

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AECOM Hunt is seeking experienced Senior Superintendents to lead field operations on our complex aviation construction project.

Senior Superintendents drive safe, high-quality delivery across multiple scopes — including MEP, structural, area/section leadership, airfield systems, civil and other specialized aviation packages — to execute work in live airport environments.

• Lead day-to-day field construction operations for assigned packages or areas.
• Plan, coordinate and execute work in active airport environments with rigorous phasing, operational constraints, and night/curfew windows.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary trade partners, inspect work,and maintain schedule and cost targets.
• Serve as a field leader, coach, and mentor for superintendents.
• Own short-interval plans, look-ahead schedules, logistics, and sequencing for assigned scopes.
• Lead daily coordination meetings and ensure field teams, vendors, and trades are aligned on plan-of-day and constraints.
• Manage shutdowns, tie-ins, and cutovers.
• Ensure robust contingency and recovery planning.

About Construction Management–AECOM Hunt

Founded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, AECOM Hunt has been building for over
80 years. AECOM Hunt’s storied history has encompassed many notable projects in over a dozen industries; iconic sports stadiums;an impressive portfolio in aviation; and many repeat clients in the hospitality and convention center industry. From iconic stadiums and arenas, next-gen transportation hubs and sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt’s expertise, leadership and dedication are unparalleled.

• BS Engineering/Construction Management or similar curriculum and 10 years of demonstrated construction experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid US Drivers License

• Experience as a Superintendent on a large mega-construction project.
• Aviation construction strongly preferred.
• Experience working in both union and non-union environments.
• Experience managing multiple prime or specialty contractors.
• Strong grasp of BIM/VDC coordination.
• Proven leadership and team development across diverse trades.
• Decisive problem-solving and accountability for outcomes.
• Experience with construction documentation such as RFI, RFP, change order, scheduling, etc.
• Proficiency with field management tools (e.g., Procore or similar), digital plan sets, and scheduling workflows.
• OSHA 30.

Relevant skills in various Superintendent disciplines:

• MEP Systems, central utilities,HVAC, electrical power/distribution,…