Construction Superintendent

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations for a major commercial renovation and redevelopment project in Chicago’s West Loop.

The project involves the renovation of an existing seven-story commercial building and includes multiple complex construction scopes. The Superintendent will be responsible for field leadership, subcontractor coordination, safety, quality, scheduling, logistics, and resolving construction issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily field construction activities and coordinate multiple trades.
• Direct and schedule subcontractors and field personnel.
• Develop and maintain 3–4 week look-ahead schedules and daily work plans.
• Lead subcontractor coordination and weekly site meetings.
• Monitor project progress, identify delays, and take corrective action.
• Enforce jobsite safety requirements and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform field quality inspections and coordinate punch-list completion.
• Coordinate city, consultant, testing, and other required inspections.
• Review architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Review and coordinate RFIs, submittals, and field conditions.
• Identify constructability issues and conflicts with existing conditions.
• Manage site access, deliveries, staging, and material storage.
• Maintain daily reports, site photos, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate shutdowns, temporary utilities, and temporary protection.
• Work closely with the Project Manager on schedules, procurement, RFIs, changes, and subcontractor performance.
• Support project turnover, commissioning, and closeout.

Project Scope

The project is a complex, multi-phase renovation of an existing seven-story commercial building.

Major scopes may include:

• Demolition
• Structural modifications
• Building envelope and façade work
• Rooftop construction
• Elevator work
• MEP systems
• Multiple concurrent work areas
• Complex urban site logistics

The Superintendent must be comfortable working in an existing building where conditions can change and problems need to be identified and resolved quickly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction field supervision preferred.
• Experience as a Construction Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Experience with commercial renovation, adaptive reuse, office, institutional, hospitality, or similar projects.
• Strong experience working with existing buildings and renovation projects.
• Experience with complex scopes such as structural modifications, façade/envelope, rooftop, elevators, and MEP is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, means and methods, and field coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Strong scheduling and short-term planning skills.
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors and hold trades accountable.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA and construction safety requirements.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• Chicago construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with construction management software, digital drawings, daily reporting, and project documentation.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hands-on Superintendent who:

• Takes ownership of field operations.
• Actively walks the jobsite and monitors progress.
• Understands what needs to happen several weeks ahead.
• Holds subcontractors accountable for schedule, quality, and safety.
• Identifies construction issues before they become major problems.
• Can make sound field decisions and solve existing-building challenges.
• Works effectively with the Project Manager, design team, ownership, consultants, and subcontractors.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position in Chicago requiring strong daily field presence and hands-on leadership.