Construction Superintendent - K-12/Higher Ed Construction

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

Vehicle allowance

Career advancement

Training programs

PTO

Company events

Company vehicle

Phone and laptop

DEI initiative

Job summary

MPI seeks a seasoned Construction Superintendent to drive daily field operations for mid-rise and education projects in the Chicago-area. You will coordinate schedules, safety, and subcontractor performance while collaborating with investors and site stakeholders to maintain project momentum.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in general contracting, a construction-focused degree, OSHA accreditation, and strong communication skills to manage diverse teams and align with client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• 7+ years as a construction superintendent for a general contractor.
• OSHA certification preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience leading ground-up construction projects and managing a large team.
• Mid-rise experience, preferably with diverse projects.
• Proven track record of effectively and efficiently managing job sites.
• Working knowledge of field construction: systems, practices, safety and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with management, subcontractors, consultants, architects, vendors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction field activities to meet milestones.
• Review blueprints and contractor submissions to develop bids.
• Lead project planning and site logistics.
• Monitor subcontractors for quality and safety.
• Maintain daily/weekly logs and coordinate all activities.
• Work with investors and maintain a professional client-facing attitude.
• Ensure signage and safety requirements on site.

Skills

Construction management

Civil engineering

Architecture

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

OSHA certification

Job description

Our client offers a complete range of construction services for mid-rise multifamily, mixed use, commercial, healthcare, public and education projects. They have a proven track record in the construction industry and have become one of the top integrated developers/general contractors in the Chicago-land area. This role will specifically be within the K-12 / Higher Education division.

Our client offers a complete range of construction services for mid-rise multifamily, mixed use, commercial, healthcare, public and education projects. They have a proven track record in the construction industry and have become one of the top integrated developers/general contractors in the Chicago-land area. This role will specifically be within the K-12 / Higher Education division.

Description

• Manage day-to-day construction field activities to ensure that project milestone dates and overall schedule completion dates are met.
• Review blueprints, customer needs and contractor submissions in order to execute appropriate bids.
• Lead team with construction project planning and developing site logistics.
• Monitor subcontractors to ensure quality workmanship and safety guidelines are met.
• Utilize good time management to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Keep daily and weekly work logs.
• Coordinate and supervise all construction activities.
• Work directly with investors at times and maintain a professional and client facing attitude.
• Ensure proper signage is posted on the construction job site, and safety requirements are met

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field is preferred
• 7+ years as a construction superintendent for a general contractor
• OSHA certification (preferred)
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience leading ground-up construction projects and managing a large team
• Mid-rise experience, preferably with diverse projects
• Proven track record of effectively and efficiently managing job sites
• Working knowledge of field construction: systems, practices, safety and procedures. Also, knowledge of general engineering principals and construction techniques, materials, methods, and sequencing
• Excellent communication skills with various parties including management, subcontractors, consultants, architects, vendors, and clients

Job Offer

• A competitive base salary between $130,000-$160,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Medical insurance including dental and vision (100% coverage for individual and dependents)
• Generous 401K structure
• Vehicle allowance
• Robust career advancement opportunity
• Strong training programs
• Generous PTO Days
• Company wide events
• Company Vehicle offered
• Company phone and laptop provided
• DE&I Initiative
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.