Construction Superintendent in Mundelein

Energy Jobline ZR; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Construction Superintendent in Nashville, TN to oversee field execution across active projects. You will manage manpower, scheduling, and resources to keep jobs safe, organized, and on schedule while protecting profitability.

Experience leading construction initiatives is required; elevator industry background is not mandatory, with relevant experience in commercial construction, trades, or field operations being highly valuable.

Qualifications

• 1 year of construction project leadership in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience managing schedules, manpower, subcontractors, materials, and field priorities.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, specifications, diagrams, or other construction documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making in active sites.
• Excellent communication and coordination with field crews, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Elevator industry experience not required; relevant backgrounds in commercial construction or field operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution across active jobsites to keep projects safe, organized, and on schedule.
• Oversee manpower, scheduling, sequencing, and day-to-day activity.
• Supervise subcontractors and coordinate materials and tools needed for timely project completion.
• Monitor project progress, costs, change orders, and potential risks to protect profitability.
• Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, owners, consultants, architects, and internal teams.
• Maintain safety and quality through regular jobsite visits and adherence to standards.

Skills

Construction management

Project execution

Blueprints reading

Problem solving

Communication

Team coordination

Job description

Job Description

Construction Superintendent | Nashville, TN

$90,000 –$120,000 Base | Performance Bonus | Comprehensive Benefits

Our client, a leader in the elevator industry, is seeking a Construction Superintendent to oversee field execution across active construction projects throughout the local territory. You’ll manage field activity, coordinate resources, and work across project teams to keep jobs safe, organized, on schedule, and financially on track.

Elevator industry experience is not required. Relevant backgrounds may include commercial construction, specialty trades, project management, or field operations.

Why Join Our Client?

• Project Impact: Play a key role in delivering new installation projects from field mobilization through project turnover.
• Lead Complex Field Operations: Manage manpower, schedules, subcontractors, materials, and jobsite priorities across active construction projects.
• Strong Market Presence: Be part of a team with a strong presence in the Nashville market and have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects.

What You’ll Own:

• Lead Field Execution: Oversee manpower, scheduling, sequencing, and day-to-day activity across active jobsites to keep projects safe, organized, and moving on schedule.
• Manage Subcontractors & Resources: Supervise subcontractor performance and coordinate materials, tools, and other resources needed for timely project completion.
• Drive Project Performance: Monitor job progress, costs, change orders, and potential risks to protect profitability and keep projects financially on track.
• Build Project Relationships: Work closely with general contractors, owners, consultants, architects, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain alignment throughout the project.
• Maintain Safety & Quality: Conduct regular jobsite visits, reinforce safety expectations, and monitor workmanship and project standards.
• Resolve Field Challenges: Address scheduling, labor, operational, customer, or jobsite issues to keep projects moving through completion.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Construction Management Experience: 1 year of experience leading construction projects, field operations, or trade-based teams in a deadline-driven environment.
• Project Execution: Experience managing schedules, manpower, subcontractors, materials, jobsite priorities, and project performance.
• Technical Understanding: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, diagrams, or other construction documentation.
• Problem-Solving & Judgment: Confidence making decisions, managing competing priorities, and resolving issues in active construction environments.
• Communication & Coordination: Ability to work effectively with field crews, customers, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Industry Knowledge: Elevator industry experience is not required. Experience in commercial construction, specialty trades, or complex project delivery is highly relevant.

Location:

Nashville – Regular travel required to active jobsites throughout territory.

Relevant backgrounds may include commercial construction, electrical or mechanical contracting, specialty trades, project management, field operations, subcontractor management, or construction supervision.