Residential Construction Superintendent

Job Description

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT

Gallagher and Henry | Chicagoland Area

Join a company with a legacy of building quality homes since 1954.

Gallagher and Henry, a family-owned residential builder and general contractor, is seeking an experienced Residential Construction Superintendent to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on construction professional who takes pride in quality, enjoys working with people, and knows how to keep projects moving.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage residential construction from mechanical through closing and warranty.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and trade partners to ensure quality, schedule, and code compliance.
• Maintain construction schedules and ensure homes are ready for inspections and closing.
• Coordinate permits, municipal inspections, and Certificates of Occupancy.
• Monitor workmanship, jobsite safety, cleanliness, and overall quality.
• Communicate with customers, subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, municipalities, and internal teams.
• Review trade partner work, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with other Superintendents and team members.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of residential construction management experience, preferably with a production home builder.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction; carpentry experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make timely decisions.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; construction-related education or an associate/bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Soft Plan, AutoCAD, or similar construction software is a plus.

WHY GALLAGHER AND HENRY?

We're a family-owned company with more than 70 years of experience building homes in the Chicagoland area. We value quality, teamwork, accountability, and treating our customers and trade partners with respect.

If you're an experienced Superintendent looking to join a stable, collaborative team where your experience matters, we'd like to hear from you.

Gallagher and Henry is a family-owned residential home builder, and general contractor, who has been building in the Chicagoland area since 1954. ‘We are currently searching for the right candidate to join our team.

Gallagher and Henry is a family-owned residential home builder, and general contractor, who has been building in the Chicagoland area since 1954. ‘We are currently searching for the right candidate to join our team.