Lead Construction Superintendent - High-Profile Projects

Joseph Nicholas Construction; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Construction Superintendent to oversee day-to-day project operations on complex, high-profile builds across the region.

You will lead field operations, coordinate contractors, architects, engineers, and owners, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, leading weekly progress meetings, managing on-site teams, and upholding code compliance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction experience.
• OSHA-30 certification.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Open the construction site each day and secure it at the end of the day.
• Conduct daily site walks to monitor activities and support future planning.
• Lead and manage the on-site construction team.
• Establish goals, schedules, and completion timelines for the construction team.
• Develop and maintain schedule and look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractor sequencing and manpower with construction team.
• Manage deliveries and site logistics.
• Partner with the Project Manager to lead weekly construction progress meetings.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, architects, Project Managers, and owners.
• Ensure contractors execute and comply with their contracted scope of work.
• Identify work outside contractors’ scope and communicate issues promptly to the Project Manager, General Superintendent, and project owner.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and complies with safety and health regulations.
• Lead weekly safety meetings and enforce company safety policies.
• Maintain accurate records, including daily field reports and RFIs.
• Coordinate building inspections with state and local authorities and manage end-of-project punch list.
• Develop and maintain detailed three-week look-ahead schedules and proactively identify potential schedule impacts.
• Coordinate project turnover, owner training, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Work with Project Manager to identify constructability issues and mitigate risks.
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents and field staff; support recruiting as the team grows.

Skills

Construction scheduling

OSHA-30 certification

Reading construction documents

Communication

Leadership

Driver’s license

Tools

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Digital documentation

Job description

Nicholas & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Construction Superintendent to oversee day-to-day project operations on complex, high-profile builds across the region.

You will lead field operations, coordinate contractors, architects, engineers, and owners, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, leading weekly progress meetings, managing on-site teams, and upholding code compliance and quality standards.