Lead Federal Construction Superintendent | Manage $2–$20M Projects

The Contractor Consultants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Two volunteer days per year

Gym membership

Center for Excellence training

Job summary

ONeill Contractors Inc. invites an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead high-stakes federal prime contracts in Chicago. You will direct daily field operations for projects ranging from $2M to $20M, ensuring milestones, safety, and quality controls.

Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, mentoring staff, maintaining rigorous documentation, and enforcing USACE/OSHA standards with a focus on excellence through our Center for Excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising projects for a Prime Federal Contractor.
• Recent OSHA 30-hour certification (within the last 5 years).
• Current U.S.A.C.E. Construction Quality Control for Contractors certification.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and construction-related software.
• Proven history of managing project values between $2,000,000 and $20,000,000.

Responsibilities

• Direct all daily field operations for prime federal contracts to ensure project milestones are met on time.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and quality control standards required by USACE and OSHA.
• Coordinate complex logistics and subcontractor schedules to maintain high-efficiency project delivery.
• Maintain precise digital documentation using MS Office and specialized construction management software.
• Resolve technical on-site issues immediately to prevent delays in government project timelines.
• Mentor junior staff through the proprietary Center for Excellence to foster professional growth.

Skills

Project supervision

Safety leadership

Logistics coordination

Mentoring

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Construction Management/Engineering)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Construction software

Job description

ONeill Contractors Inc. invites an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead high-stakes federal prime contracts in Chicago. You will direct daily field operations for projects ranging from $2M to $20M, ensuring milestones, safety, and quality controls.

Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, mentoring staff, maintaining rigorous documentation, and enforcing USACE/OSHA standards with a focus on excellence through our Center for Excellence.