Construction Superintendent

Superintendent – Major Ground-Up Development Location: Chicago, Illinois Salary: $150,000 – $180,000 + Bonus + Benefits About the Company Our client is one of the most respected developers in the United States, with a proven track record of delivering some of the country’s largest and most complex ground-up developments. They are seeking an experienced Superintendent to join the team delivering an $8 billion ground-up development in Chicago, incorporating mission-critical facilities, commercial construction, and a state-of-the-art healthcare facility. About the Role This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest and most significant construction developments in Chicago, with a long-term pipeline of work across multiple phases. As Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day field operations and coordinating subcontractors, trades, logistics, safety, quality, and schedule. The development includes mission-critical infrastructure, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, major sitework, and complex ground-up construction. Key responsibilities include: Lead field operations across major ground-up construction projects Manage Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, subcontractors, and trades Drive project schedule, sequencing, and milestone delivery Oversee daily site logistics, manpower planning, and trade coordination Coordinate complex mission-critical, commercial, healthcare, and infrastructure construction Oversee work from sitework and foundations through structure, enclosure, interiors, and turnover Maintain a strong site culture focused on safety, accountability, quality, and execution Benefits & Rewards Base salary between $150,000 – $180,000 Performance bonus Comprehensive healthcare benefits 401(k) Opportunity to work on an $8 billion landmark Chicago development Exposure to mission-critical, healthcare, commercial, and large-scale ground-up construction Long-term project security across multiple phases of development Excellent opportunity for career progression within a highly respected developer Requirements Minimum 8+ years of construction experience Strong experience working as a Superintendent on major ground-up construction projects Experience within mission-critical, commercial, healthcare, multifamily, or other complex construction sectors Experience overseeing projects from sitework and foundations through superstructure, enclosure, interiors, and completion Strong understanding of construction sequencing, logistics, scheduling, and trade coordination Experience managing subcontractors and multiple trades on large-scale projects Strong safety and quality management experience Good stability throughout your career working for General Contractors Procore experience preferred Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills INDH #J-18808-Ljbffr