General Superintendent

SST Direct; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO policy

Retirement or pension plan

Job summary

SST Direct is hiring for a key leadership role in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on executing large-scale, mission-critical construction projects. The successful candidate will manage site operations, coordinate trades, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Applicants should possess strong on-site construction leadership experience, including knowledge of building codes and project schedules. The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $145,000, along with benefits including health insurance and a generous PTO policy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractors effectively.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and NFPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead mission-critical construction projects from groundbreaking to handoff.
• Coordinate trades and subcontractors while enforcing safety standards.
• Read and interpret complex drawings and resolve site issues.

Skills

On-site construction leadership

Project scheduling

Safety regulations knowledge

Logistics coordination

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Job description

DIRECT HIRE

Location: New Lebanon, IN.

Per Diem: Paid per working day at GSA rate for the site city. Travel to and from the site at the start and end of the project is also covered. Pay Range: $125,000 – $145,000. Retirement or pension plan in line with local norms.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous PTO policy in line with local norms.

Key Responsibilities

• Boots-to-the-ground leader executing large‑scale, mission‑critical construction projects from groundbreaking through commissioning and handoff.
• Own daily site operations, coordinate trades, subcontractors, GC relationships and union representatives simultaneously.
• Enforce safety and quality standards and drive schedules to aggressive delivery milestones.
• Read and interpret complex structural, mechanical and electrical drawings, specs, RFIs, and resolve field issues quickly.
• Manage onsite logistics, materials and equipment coordination.
• Progress reporting to internal stakeholders and external partners is vital.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading on‑site construction activities for large‑scale, mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractors while coordinating effectively with general contractors, owners, and union representatives.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable building codes, safety regulations and industry standards, including OSHA, NFPA and NEC requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply structural, mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications, submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Experience managing project schedules, site logistics, material deliveries, equipment coordination and day‑to‑day field operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center construction projects exceeding 50 MW and $100 million in value.
• Knowledge of liquid cooling systems and high‑density power infrastructure.
• Experience overseeing or coordinating commissioning activities for mission‑critical facilities.

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk active construction sites for extended periods throughout the day.
• Frequent climbing of stairs, ladders and access platforms in multi‑story facilities.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crouch and reach while inspecting equipment and installations.
• Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust and construction activities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel‑toe boots, hearing protection and fall protection equipment as required.
• Must be capable of accessing confined spaces, elevated work areas and equipment rooms when necessary.
• Ability to read plans, equipment labels, test instruments and computer screens.
• Frequent use of laptops, tablets and mobile devices for documentation, reporting and commissioning activities.
• Ability to travel as required and work extended hours, weekends or shift schedules.