Lead Construction Superintendent - Municipal & Infrastructure

BEAR Construction Company; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BEAR Construction is seeking a Municipal, Education, & Infrastructure Superintendent in Rolling Meadows, IL who will lead project teams, supervise trade workers, and maintain safety and quality on busy sites.

The role demands strong organization, effective communication, schedule development, budget control, and collaboration with engineers, subcontractors, and building management to deliver projects on time and within cost.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a construction superintendent or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of construction operations and processes; OSHA 30.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with mobile software.

Responsibilities

• Plan construction schedules, phasing, and lookaheads.
• Track progress and maintain the schedule.
• Purchase equipment and materials.
• Maintain stock levels and orders.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and order on site.
• Coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, and building management.
• Set performance goals and deadlines.
• Monitor progress and report to stakeholders.
• Manage project budget and profitability.
• Supervise field staff and allocate manpower.
• Plan inspections with local authorities.
• Resolve site issues and emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

MS Office

Time management

Communication

Safety awareness

OSHA 30

Education

Construction Management/Engineering degree

Trade school

Tools

Mobile software

Job description

BEAR Construction is seeking a Municipal, Education, & Infrastructure Superintendent in Rolling Meadows, IL who will lead project teams, supervise trade workers, and maintain safety and quality on busy sites.

The role demands strong organization, effective communication, schedule development, budget control, and collaboration with engineers, subcontractors, and building management to deliver projects on time and within cost.