K-12 & Higher Ed Construction Superintendent | Lead Projects

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

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.