Renovation and Construction Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Supplemental benefits (e.g., dental, short-term disability, accident)
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance

United Services by Permaco, Inc.
Lake Bluff, IL | Full-Time | Local Field-Based Position
Salary: $65,000–$85,000 + Performance-Based Incentives
Interviewing now for first quarter 2027 hire date

Lead the People and Work That Bring Properties Back to Life

United Services by Permaco, Inc. seeks an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations for residential and commercial restoration, reconstruction, and renovation projects. You will:

• turn approved estimates and project plans into organized, high-quality field execution;
• coordinate employees, subcontractors, materials, schedules, safety, documentation, and workmanship;
• keep the Project Management Team informed of progress and changing field conditions.

Since 1981, United Services has helped homeowners and businesses recover from fire, water, storm, smoke, mold, and other property damage. This position offers meaningful, varied work for a construction leader who enjoys solving problems, developing people, and taking pride in a well-run jobsite.

What Success Looks Like ~ A successful Superintendent:

• keeps jobsites safe, organized, productive, and professionally managed;
• gives employees and subcontractors clear direction, always showing respect;
• completes work according to scope, schedule, code, and quality expectations;
• identifies scope changes, risks, delays, and material needs in a timely manner;
• maintains dependable documentation and progress photographs; and
• creates satisfied customers and profitable projects.

Who We’re Looking For ~ Relevant backgrounds include:

• Construction Superintendent
• Site Superintendent
• Project Superintendent
• Field Supervisor
• Construction Manager
• Restoration Manager
• Reconstruction Manager
• Remodeling Superintendent
• Lead Carpenter or Construction Foreman

Strong candidates will also bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading construction crews, tradespeople, or subcontractors.
• Working knowledge of residential or commercial construction methods, materials, building systems, and project sequencing.
• Ability to read and understand scopes of work, estimates, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience coordinating labor, subcontractors, inspections, equipment, and material deliveries.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt when project conditions change.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Understanding of jobsite safety practices and applicable construction requirements.
• Comfort using mobile technology, project-management systems, CRM platforms, and job-documentation tools.
• Restoration, insurance-repair, or Xactimate experience is helpful.
• Valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record to be able to operate company-owned vehicles

Why Join United Services?

• Values-driven decision-making and behavior at all levels
• Stable, established company serving the community since 1981
• Varied projects with meaningful, visible results
• Opportunity to help develop people and influence how projects are executed
• Company-sponsored social and community impact events

If the above appeals to you, we encourage you to apply.