Aviation Lead Superintendent

Build Talent LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Talent LLC is seeking an experienced Lead Superintendent for a major aviation project in the Chicago market. This well-established contractor offers a highly competitive compensation package and long-term stability.

You will lead day-to-day field operations, manage subcontractors and vendors, maintain schedules, and ensure safety, quality and compliance with plans.

Aviation/airport project experience in Chicago is strongly preferred, with a track record of delivering $20M–$60M+ programs.

Qualifications

• Must have previous construction experience in the Chicago market.
• Lead Superintendent or Senior Superintendent on large commercial construction projects.
• Aviation/airport construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing complex projects in the $20M–$60M+ range.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, subcontractor coordination, site logistics, safety and quality control.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for a large, complex aviation construction project.
• Coordinate subcontractors, field personnel, vendors, and project teams.
• Maintain project schedules and drive work to meet critical milestones.
• Oversee site safety, quality control, logistics, and overall field execution.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, owners, architects, engineers, airport personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct subcontractor meetings and communicate project progress, scheduling needs, and potential challenges.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts while minimizing impacts to schedule and budget.
• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Provide strong leadership to field teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Site safety

Job description

A well-established, contractor with extensive experience delivering large-scale aviation projects ranging from $20M–$60M+ is seeking an experienced Lead Superintendent for a major aviation project in the Chicago market.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, established contractor offering a highly competitive compensation package, long-term career stability, and a strong pipeline of aviation work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for a large, complex aviation construction project.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, field personnel, vendors, and project teams.
• Maintain project schedules and drive work to meet critical milestones.
• Oversee site safety, quality control, logistics, and overall field execution.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, owners, architects, engineers, airport personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct subcontractor meetings and communicate project progress, scheduling needs, and potential challenges.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts while minimizing impacts to schedule and budget.
• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Provide strong leadership to field teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE previous construction experience working in the Chicago market.
• Proven experience as a Lead Superintendent or Senior Superintendent on large commercial construction projects.
• Aviation/airport construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing complex projects in the $20M–$60M+ range preferred.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, subcontractor coordination, site logistics, safety, and quality control.
• Ability to successfully operate within active, highly coordinated construction environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

The company offers a highly competitive compensation package along with long-term stability and the opportunity to work with an established contractor that has significant expertise in the aviation sector.