Lead Construction Superintendent

Jobot; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Lead Superintendent to run the jobsite and mentor Superintendents on well‑planned projects in the Chicagoland area. You will work closely with strong Project Managers to ensure safety, quality, and on‑time delivery.

The role focuses on field leadership, coordinating subcontractors, and advancing disciplined planning across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education projects. Competitive compensation includes salary, bonus, vehicle allowance, and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations as Lead Superintendent.
• Mentor Superintendents and foremen on site.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Field operations

Safety focus

Scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Job description

Job details:

Step into a lead field role where you run the jobsite, mentor Superintendents, and partner with strong PMs on well‑planned projects.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Don Seawall

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well‑established Chicagoland General Contractor delivering ground‑up and complex renovation projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and mixed‑use markets. Our success is driven by disciplined planning, experienced field leadership, and long‑term client relationships.

Lead Superintendents here are trusted field leaders — supported by organized PM teams and leadership that values construction experience over micromanagement.

Why join us?

• Lead‑level authority: You run the jobsite and set the tone
• Clear path forward: Step toward Senior or General Superintendent
• Strong PM partnership: Organized jobs, fewer fire drills
• Trade respect: Solid subcontractor relationships
• Stability: Consistent backlog and repeat clients
• Competitive compensation: Salary, bonus, vehicle allowance, benefits

Job Details

The Lead Superintendent oversees daily field operations while also supporting and mentoring Superintendents and foremen on site. This role drives safety, schedule, quality, and subcontractor coordination and serves as the primary field leader in partnership with the Project Manager.

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