Assistant Site Superintendent

Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, disease

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction is seeking an Assistant Site Superintendent to join our Construction team on a large project in Manteno, Illinois. The role coordinates field activities with foremen, field engineers, and subcontractors while promoting a safety‑first culture on site.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of site experience on large projects, a relevant bachelor's degree, and working knowledge of scheduling, field practices, and Procore/MS Project.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of site experience on large projects for a General Contractor or Construction Manager.
• Bachelor Degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent preferred or equal experience.
• Working knowledge of field construction: systems, practices, safety and procedures.
• Knowledge of scheduling techniques (CPM) and reading construct‑drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Site Superintendent and Project Manager during construction to budget, manage, and forecast labor, equipment, materials, and general conditions.
• Maintains construction safety and administers OSHA compliance program.
• Implements site utilization plan and establishes crew sizes.
• Ensures schedules are maintained by trade subcontractors.
• Prepares field documentation and reports (monthly, weekly, daily).
• Enhances contractor and vendor relationships.

Skills

Site supervision

MS Project

Procore

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Construction/Civil/Architectural Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Epstein is seeking an Assistant Site Superintendent to join our growing Construction team on a large project in Manteno, Illinois.

Epstein is an established and highly respected Construction, Architecture, and Engineering firm with over 100 years of experience. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Warsaw, Poland, Epstein delivers innovative, sustainable, and “best-in-class” project solutions across a wide range of industries.

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), creating a culture where employees are invested in the firm’s success. Our firm is deeply committed to community service, green initiatives, and sustainable design.

Overview

The Assistant Site Superintendent coordinates, plans and supervises project field activities with foremen, field engineers, and subcontractors. They are also responsible for promoting a culture of safety on the project site and is responsible for coordinating plans and specifications with design and engineering. Experience with diverse project types including large scale industrial projects such as warehouse/distribution, manufacturing and food processing facilities is a plus. Design-build experience is preferred, but not necessary.

General Responsibilities

• Assists the Site Superintendent and Project Manager during the construction phase to budget, manage, and forecast the following: subcontractor labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, & general conditions.
• Maintains construction safety and administers company and OSHA compliance program.
• Implements site utilization plan and establishes needed crew sizes.
• Assures construction schedules are maintained by trade subcontractors.
• Develops, updates and reviews on a frequent and regular basis, project schedule and 3-week look ahead, daily reports, safety checklists, and ensures onsite adherence to company insurance policies.
• Maintains quality control by frequent and regular inspection of work in progress and completed projects.
• Supports and coordinates interface between design and field construction.
• Prepares required field documentation and reports (monthly, weekly and daily).
• Enhances contractor and vendor relationships.

What We Are Looking For

• 3-6 years of site experience on large projects for a General Contractor or Construction Manager
• Bachelor Degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent preferred or equal experience
• Working knowledge of field construction: systems, practices, safety and procedures
• Working knowledge of general engineering principals and construction techniques, materials, methods, and sequencing
• Knowledge of basic scheduling techniques (i.e., Critical Path Method)
• Ability to interpret construction documents
• Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, initiative, and teamwork skills
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Procore (preferred)
• Experience in MS Project and Procore (preferred)
• 30 hour OSHA certification (preferred)

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and paid holidays

To help secure our employees’ financial future, we offer both a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Additionally, we encourage professional growth through:

• Professional license reimbursement
• Industry association reimbursement
• Internal training programs
• Educational assistance

Compensation

Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including education, experience, training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications, and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance. The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $100,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

For more information about our firm, please visit www.epsteinglobal.com