Lead Construction Superintendent - Large-Scale Commercial

LVI Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

LVI Associates in Chicago seeks a Lead Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale commercial and industrial projects. You will oversee schedule, safety, quality, subcontractors, and site logistics, partnering with project leadership to deliver on-time, within budget outcomes.

The role requires 7–10 years of superintendent experience, a Bachelor’s in construction-related field, OSHA 30 certification, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• 7–10 years of superintendent experience on large-scale commercial/industrial projects.
• Proficiency with construction management, scheduling, and field reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for assigned trades, self-perform work, or major project scopes.
• Develop, communicate, and implement detailed work plans and execution strategies.
• Ensure all work activities align with project schedules, contract documents, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Coordinate field activities with project management, subcontractors, owners, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor manpower, production rates, productivity metrics, and schedule performance.
• Oversee jobsite logistics, material flow, access planning, and sequencing activities.
• Maintain compliance with permits, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Enforce project safety programs and promote a zero-incident culture.
• Lead subcontractor meetings and proactively resolve field coordination challenges.
• Manage quality control processes and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Track labor, material, and equipment requirements while supporting project forecasting efforts.
• Mentor field staff and contribute to the development of future construction leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's degree (Construction Management)

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

CM software

Scheduling software

Job description

LVI Associates in Chicago seeks a Lead Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale commercial and industrial projects. You will oversee schedule, safety, quality, subcontractors, and site logistics, partnering with project leadership to deliver on-time, within budget outcomes.

The role requires 7–10 years of superintendent experience, a Bachelor’s in construction-related field, OSHA 30 certification, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.