Construction Superintendent

AdeptHR; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AdeptHR is seeking a hands-on Construction Supervisor for a minimum one-year contract in Joliet, Illinois. This field-focused role requires leadership over heavy industrial and concrete construction, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will run daily field operations, manage subcontractors, and mentor a team to solve on-site challenges while delivering monthly progress reports and ensuring on-time project milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of construction experience, with a proven track record in heavy industrial projects and concrete construction.
• Leadership: Experience directly managing and leading multiple subordinate supervisors on large-scale jobsites.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, and field crews.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid basic computer and email skills, including experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and SharePoint platforms.
• Problem-Solving Focus: Proven ability to identify field issues early, develop practical solutions, and mentor team members through challenges.
• Nice-to-Have: Prior experience managing contract buy-outs and reviewing complex project financial reports.
• Nice-to-Have: Local market familiarity and established relationships with sub-contractors and vendors in Joliet, IL area.

Responsibilities

• Field Ownership: Direct all on-site activities, including pre-planning, mobilization, daily operations, and project closeout.
• Schedule Management: Develop, maintain, and manage a detailed project schedule, including the creation and execution of three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Safety Leadership: Establish, model, and enforce a strict zero-incident safety culture across the entire site.
• Meeting Facilitation: Conduct pre-construction meetings and lead weekly production meetings to keep all parties aligned.
• Reporting & Financials: Track progress and generate detailed monthly reports on safety, quality, and partner performance; actively review project financials and manage contract buy-outs.
• Team Development: Direct and mentor subordinate supervisors, and take an active role in recruiting, training, and developing team members.
• Relationship Management: Nurture productive, professional relationships with the project team, vendors, and partners, holding everyone accountable to high performance expectations.

Skills

Construction Experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Tech Tools

Tools

Bluebeam

SharePoint

Job description

Contract Joliet, IL On-site $150K - $200K/yr

Posted Thursday, 9/17/2026

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, field-first Construction Supervisor for a minimum one-year contract in Joliet, Illinois. This role is designed for a leader with deep experience in heavy industrial construction and concrete work who takes true ownership of the jobsite. This is not an office-bound role; you will lead directly from the field, establishing the standards for safety, execution, and quality, while mentoring your team to solve complex problems on-site.

If you possess a strong work ethic, grit, and the relationship-building skills necessary to manage vendors, clients, and your project crew with mutual respect, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to direct a major industrial project from mobilization to closeout.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means being the visible, driving force on the jobsite. On a day-to-day basis, you will lead daily huddles, coordinate multiple subordinate supervisors, and proactively resolve field challenges before they impact the timeline. You will ensure that safety is never compromised and that quality standards are consistently met.

Over the course of the contract, you will successfully manage the project schedule, maintain transparent communications with vendors and project stakeholders, and deliver monthly progress reports that reflect excellent execution, financial health, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Ownership: Direct all on-site activities, including pre-planning, mobilization, daily operations, and project closeout.
• Schedule Management: Develop, maintain, and manage a detailed project schedule, including the creation and execution of three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Safety Leadership: Establish, model, and enforce a strict zero-incident safety culture across the entire site.
• Meeting Facilitation: Conduct pre-construction meetings and lead weekly production meetings to keep all parties aligned.
• Reporting & Financials: Track progress and generate detailed monthly reports on safety, quality, and partner performance; actively review project financials and manage contract buy-outs.
• Team Development: Direct and mentor subordinate supervisors, and take an active role in recruiting, training, and developing team members.
• Relationship Management: Nurture productive, professional relationships with the project team, vendors, and partners, holding everyone accountable to high performance expectations.

Qualifications

Must-Have Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of construction experience, with a proven track record in heavy industrial projects and concrete construction.
• Leadership: Experience directly managing and leading multiple subordinate supervisors on large-scale jobsites.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, and field crews.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid basic computer and email skills, including experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and SharePoint platforms.
• Problem-Solving Focus: Proven ability to identify field issues early, develop practical solutions, and mentor team members through challenges.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience managing contract buy-outs and reviewing complex project financial reports.
• Local market familiarity and established relationships with sub-contractors and vendors in the Joliet, IL area.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to frequently walk, stand, reach, and sit for extended periods across an active construction site.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds regularly, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Comfort working in outdoor environments with exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Exposure to typical construction site environments, including loud sounds, bright lights, and dust or fumes.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required to meet project milestones.

Compensation and Terms

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Location: Joliet, IL (100% on-site).