General Superintendent

General Superintendent- Chicagoland Projects Location: Downtown Chicago HQ | Projects across Chicagoland A well-established Chicago General Contractor is looking to add a General Superintendent to oversee field operations across a strong pipeline of local Chicagoland projects. This role will oversee a diverse mix of work including multifamily, commercial, retail, entertainment, hotels, and hospitality projects throughout the Chicagoland area. Project scopes may include ground-up developments, large-scale renovations, adaptive reuse, interior build-outs, amenity spaces, restaurant/retail build-outs, hospitality upgrades, and complex occupied-site work. The company is headquartered in Downtown Chicago, with projects located across the Chicagoland area, offering long-term stability without extensive travel. Project Types The General Superintendent will support field operations across projects such as: Multifamily: Ground-up apartment buildings, mixed‑use residential developments, amenity spaces, lobbies, corridors, and unit renovations. Commercial: Office build‑outs, repositioning projects, core and shell work, tenant improvements, and building renovations. Retail: High‑end retail spaces, shopping center improvements, boutique storefronts, flagship spaces, and fast‑paced tenant build‑outs. Entertainment: Event spaces, sports and entertainment venues, experiential spaces, theaters, clubs, and high‑traffic public‑facing environments. Hotels & Hospitality: Hotel renovations, ground‑up hospitality projects, lobby upgrades, guest rooms, restaurants, bars, lounges, and luxury amenity spaces. The Role The General Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing field operations across multiple active projects, supporting Superintendents, ensuring schedules are maintained, and making sure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You’ll work closely with Project Executives, Project Managers, ownership, and field teams to keep projects moving, solve issues before they become problems, and continue building a strong field culture. Ideal Background 10+ years of commercial construction field leadership experience. Previous experience as a Senior Superintendent, General Superintendent, Field Operations Manager, or similar. Strong background across multifamily, commercial, retail, entertainment, hotel, or hospitality projects. Experience overseeing multiple projects or multiple Superintendents at once. Strong scheduling, logistics, subcontractor coordination, and problem‑solving ability. Proven leadership style with the ability to mentor, coach, and hold teams accountable. Chicago / Chicagoland construction experience strongly preferred. Base salary of $175,000 – $220,000. Performance bonus. Vehicle allowance or company vehicle. 401(k) with company match. PTO and paid holidays. Long‑term career path into senior operations leadership. All local Chicagoland work. Downtown Chicago office with a strong local project pipeline. Why This Role This is a strong opportunity for a senior field leader who wants to take ownership of field operations across a respected Chicago GC, mentor the next generation of Superintendents, and play a major role in the company’s continued growth across Chicagoland. #J-18808-Ljbffr