Concrete Superintendent

Thompson Concrete Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee all phases of job sites. The role demands structural and vertical concrete experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead multiple crews. Responsibilities include developing project plans, maintaining safety standards, and directing daily operations. This position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must have structural and vertical concrete experience.
• Must be able to work long hours and Saturdays when needed.
• Must be able to kneel, crouch, balance, climb, and crawl.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all phases of the job site.
• Directs and leads multiple crews.
• Ensures and identifies equipment is staged for optimal output.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them

Ability to lead and coordinate a variety of people in different roles

Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints

Education

5+ years of experience in project execution

Valid Driver’s license or State ID

30 hour OSHA certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Summary: The Superintendent oversees all phases of the job site.

*MUST HAVE STRUCTUAL AND VERTICAL CONCRETE EXPERIENCE*

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Upholds and promotes the Thompsons Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Directs and leads multiple crews
• Travels to jobsites
• Develops a schedule and cost-effective plan for completion of an assigned project (3 week look ahead)
• Creates budgets for materials and labor
• Regularly inspects work for quality and timeliness
• Obtains required permits and licenses
• Monitors units and man hours throughout the project
• Addresses any safety violations or deficiencies
• Ensures and identifies equipment, material, and workstations are staged for optimal output for the job
• Selects correct form system for project
• Communicates project status to all appropriate parties
• Champions morning huddles, participates in tool box talks, and provides input for JSA’s
• Performs other related duties as assigned/needed up to and including all laborer duties
• Coordinates and schedules work activities for all laborers communicating via foreman to deliver instructions and project assignments as appropriate.

Required Skills/Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them
• Ability to lead and coordinate a variety of people in different roles
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans
• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment
• Thorough knowledge of construction principles/practices required on projects over 1 million dollars
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent survey and carpenter skills

Education and Experience :

• 5 + years of experience in project execution
• Valid Driver’s license or State ID
• 30 hour OSHA certification
• CPR and First Aid (will train)
• Career related training
• Rigging/Hoisting Training
• Special Equipment Certifications

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to kneel, crouch, balance, climb, crawl
• Must be able to traverse different types of worksites and bend, climb, stretch, and reach
• Must be able to exert physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise levels
• Must be able to work long hours and Saturdays when needed
• ESOP (Employee Owned)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Wayne, Indiana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)