Construction Superintendent: Complex Commercial Builds

International Contractors, Inc.; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, vision, dental and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Flexible spending accounts

Innovative wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

Matching 401(k) plan

Mentorship for career growth

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking a highly skilled Construction Superintendent in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. The ideal candidate will lead complex commercial projects with a strong emphasis on quality and safety. Candidates must have 10 years of experience in the construction industry, specifically in education, restaurant, retail, and auto dealership markets. Responsibilities include managing project activities, ensuring safety on-site, and maintaining strong client relationships. A full-time position that offers comprehensive benefits including a generous compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10 years of construction experience at a GC/CM firm.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proven ability to motivate/manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of project sites.
• Communicate with clients and internal teams.
• Oversee work against designs and specifications.
• Maintain safety and enforce regulations.
• Document and manage jobsite details.

Skills

Professional communication skills

Innovative problem solving

Project management

Multi-task management

Supervision and management skills

Computer skills (Office, Windows)

Tools

Procore

Job description

ICI! Discover the Difference! ICI is seeking highly skilled and accomplished Construction Superintendents who are proven leaders and ready to take full command of complex commercial projects with confidence and precision. We are looking for professionals with specific and extensive experience in the Education, Restaurant, Retail, and/or Auto Dealership markets. If you are a results‑driven leader with a commitment to quality, safety, and collaboration – we want to talk to you.

Successful candidates must also possess solid computer skills, including the ability to effectively use project management software, email, and basic document tools to communicate, track progress, and manage daily operations.

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Benefits

• A full‑time position with ICI provides team members with a dedicated mentor to facilitate career growth and development, a competitive and generous compensation and benefits package including medical, vision, dental and life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, flexible spending accounts, an innovative wellness program, paid vacations and holidays, and a matching 401(k) plan.
• Knowing that our employees are our greatest asset, ICI regularly invests in the professional development of our team. Continually voted one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, this family‑owned business is dedicated to work‑life balance and committed to employee enrichment.
• Firm leadership values the contributions of our team members and understands that employee job satisfaction ultimately leads to a strong team and work product. Our team aims to create more than a structure; we strive to build long‑term relationships with both our employees and our clients.
• Some travel may be required and ICI provides a 20% salary bonus to employees who travel!

Responsibilities

• Working as a core member of a dedicated ICI Team.
• Communicating professionally and effectively with clients, architects, engineers, design partners, subcontractors, trades and internal team members.
• Managing the day to day activities of complicated project sites in the education, restaurant, retail and auto markets and ensuring top‑quality results through effective management of resources and the construction process.
• Maintaining a safe work site by implementing good housekeeping regulations and safety requirements, enforcing safe work habits and observing OSHA and any state‑level agencies' regulations.
• Overseeing and inspecting work in progress against designs, plans, specifications, subcontracts/scopes, shop drawings and overall craftsmanship.
• Reducing project risk by reliably documenting and managing jobsite details, reporting on daily progress, conducting weekly site meetings and inspections, developing six‑week look‑ahead schedules and managing the overall schedule.
• Maintain client relationships by meeting and managing client expectations, professionally addressing any concern or escalating issues as appropriate.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 10 years construction experience at a GC / CM firm.
• Solid, professional communication skills.
• Ability to produce innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Results‑driven ability to effectively manage and follow‑up on multiple priorities.
• Computer skills should include: Windows PC, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Windows File Management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven supervision and management skills to motivate/manage people and teams.
• Procore experience / certification a plus.

Certifications, Licenses & Registration

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain the Walmart Safety, Employment, Waste, Stormwater Compliance Certification.
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification or an ability to obtain.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires walking on rough/uneven terrain, frequent pushing/pulling/carrying of equipment/objects/debris of varying and often awkward sizes, shapes, and weights, including bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing on the job site.
• Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods. Climbing multiple flights of stairs and ladders repeatedly.
• Occasionally may lift to 50 lbs.