Assistant Superintendent

Related Midwest; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care options

401(k) matching

Paid leave & disability programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Related Midwest is seeking an Assistant Superintendent in Chicago to manage construction project delivery and support jobsite operations. This developing leadership role involves coordinating subcontractors and ensuring quality and safety standards while fostering a collaborative team culture.

The ideal candidate will have 5 – 8 years of construction experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years of construction experience required.
• Ability to manage defined scopes of work independently.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support supervision of daily construction activities.
• Coordinate field efforts between trades.
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors.

Skills

Construction experience

Subcontractor coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in construction software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities

Related Midwest, through its vertically integrated general contracting entity, LR Contracting, is seeking a motivated construction professional to support the management and coordination of construction project delivery for large, complex projects or portfolios of smaller projects, including new construction as well as rehabilitation and preservation work. The Assistant Superintendent is a developing field leadership role responsible for managing defined scopes of work and supporting overall jobsite operations with increased independence. This position builds on foundational field experience and requires the ability to coordinate subcontractors, enforce safety and quality standards, and contribute to short‑term planning and schedule execution. The Assistant Superintendent plays an active role in driving daily field performance while continuing to develop leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills in support of successful project execution. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams, field operations, preconstruction staff, consultants, and other project stakeholders while contributing to a respectful, collaborative, and high‑performing team culture.

• Support supervision of daily construction activities and quality control for assigned subcontractors and work areas.
• Coordinate field efforts between trades to support timely project completion in strict accordance with contract documents, safety requirements and project standards.
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors.
• Attend weekly subcontractor and owner/architect meetings.
• Perform daily site walk‑throughs.
• Coordinate jurisdictional authorities site visits.
• Monitor site safety protocols.
• Track manpower and complete daily reports.
• Assist with quality control oversight.
• Assist with field office document control.
• Assist with creating look‑ahead schedules.
• Monitor and track site deliveries.
• Verify materials, equipment, and installation follow approved submittals and contract documents.
• Assist in resolving field conflicts and constructability issues.
• Contribute to a collaborative and respectful jobsite culture through proactive communication, accountability, and support of field teams and trade partners.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years of construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent trade experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage defined scopes of work including subcontractor coordination, schedule tracking, quality control and daily field operations.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field logistics, safety practices, and trade coordination.
• Ability to proactively identify and communicate field issues, constructability concerns, and schedule impacts while supporting timely resolution.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to effectively interact with subcontractors, inspectors, consultants, and project teams.
• Proficiency in construction scheduling and project management software including Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera, MS Project, ACC Build, and CM Builder.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 – $115,000. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual base salary within the anticipated range will be determined by several components including, but not limited to, the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and market factors.

Benefits

• Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
• Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
• Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities

Overview

Formed in 1972, Related is the most prominent privately‑owned real estate firm in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices and major developments across the world. Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $60 billion, including the 28‑acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side. Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team‑oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business. Learn more about Related at www.related.com. Related Midwest, the Chicago office of Related Companies, is the preeminent developer of mixed‑use properties, affordable housing communities, and luxury condominium and rental homes across Chicago. The company commands a portfolio of residential, mixed‑use and master‑planned properties, including pioneering projects like The 78, a 62‑acre neighborhood development in the heart of downtown Chicago that will house a new soccer stadium for the Chicago Fire FC, and Quantum Shore Chicago, a 440‑acre innovation campus in South Chicago anchored by the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park. The firm’s other market‑defining projects include 400 Lake Shore, a pair of luxury rental towers in Streeterville where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan; One Bennett Park; The Row Fulton Market, one of Chicago’s first “80/20” buildings under Affordable Illinois legislation, with 20% of residences set aside as affordable housing; Lathrop, an ongoing restoration and redevelopment of the historic Julia C. Lathrop Homes on Chicago’s North Side into a mixed‑income community; and Roosevelt Square, a multiphase redevelopment on the former ABLA Homes site on Chicago’s Near West Side. Related Midwest is also the largest developer of affordable housing in the Midwest, with more than 10,000 units, and has never converted an affordable unit to market‑rate. Related Midwest’s vertically integrated platform includes its award‑winning general contracting division, LR Contracting Company. Founded in 1991 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Related Midwest, LR Contracting supports Related Midwest’s development projects across the Chicago area and the Midwest. As a full‑service construction firm, LR Contracting works closely with Related Midwest’s project development teams, providing construction management and general contracting services for medium‑to‑large‑scale projects including affordable and market‑rate residential, mixed‑use, commercial, historic preservation and related infrastructure and site work. Since its inception, Related Midwest and LR Contracting have been leaders in community‑oriented investment and hiring practices, through which it supports and mentors entrepreneurial firms working toward independence in the industry. In addition to its own workforce initiatives, the company is a founding partner in HIRE360, a first‑of‑its‑kind organization designed to expand professional development and employment opportunities in the trades.