Lead Superintendent | Commercial Construction

Flowtec Construction; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary listed: $130,000–$165,000

Annual bonus 10–20%

Vehicle allowance $750/month

PTO 4 weeks + holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

One day WFH per month

Company laptop and phone

Paid training and development

Job summary

Flowtec Construction is seeking a Superintendent I to support field operations and collaborate with senior field leadership on construction projects. The role focuses on coordinating site activities, tracking progress, and ensuring work aligns with drawings and safety standards.

The candidate will develop 3-week look-ahead schedules, manage logistics, and assist with daily reporting while building leadership and construction management skills on dynamic interior projects.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience as a commercial interior Superintendent.
• Experience building schedules, scope development and review, contract review, financial management, and risk management.
• Skilled in client retention, relationship management and team building.
• Multi-project or multi-state experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily field operations under direction of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
• Support tracking of daily work activities and production progress.
• Help maintain site organization, cleanliness, and basic safety standards.
• Observe trade activities and report progress or issues to field leadership.
• Assist in verifying work is being performed in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Participate in site walks to understand project execution.
• Document field conditions, issues, and completed work.
• Support implementation of established field processes and procedures.
• Assist with manpower tracking and daily reporting.
• Promote accountability by following direction and completing assigned tasks reliably.
• Develop and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules with trade partners.
• Partner with Project Managers to maintain detailed project schedules.
• Monitor critical path activities and long-lead items.
• Create pull planning and phase planning sessions.
• Monitor schedule performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Hold trade partners accountable to project milestones and contractual commitments.
• Support coordination of deliveries, material staging, and site access.
• Track progress of scheduled activities and communicate delays or conflicts to project leadership.
• Assist in coordinating daily trade partner activities to support planned sequencing and workflow.
• Help identify potential field risks and communicate mitigation needs to project leadership.
• Support alignment of daily field operations with project schedule and site logistics plans.
• Assist in documenting field impacts, schedule changes, and site conditions.

Skills

Scheduling

Contract review

Financial mgmt

Risk mgmt

Leadership

Education

Construction management/architecture/project mgmt degree

Job description

This role supports field operations by assisting in the day-to-day execution of construction projects under the direction of senior field leadership. This role is responsible for helping coordinate site activities, track progress, and ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project plans and quality standards. The Superintendent I works closely with trade partners, project teams, and vendors to support scheduling, logistics, documentation, and communication throughout the project lifecycle. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to learning, and the ability to contribute to a well-organized, safe, and collaborative jobsite environment while building foundational leadership and construction management skills.

What You'll Do:

Field Operations & Execution

• Assist with daily field operations under direction of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent
• Support tracking of daily work activities and production progress
• Help maintain site organization, cleanliness, and basic safety standards
• Observe trade activities and report progress or issues to field leadership
• Assist in verifying work is being performed in accordance with drawings and specifications
• Participate in site walks to gain understanding of project execution
• Document field conditions, issues, and completed work
• Support implementation of established field processes and procedures
• Assist with manpower tracking and daily reporting
• Promote accountability by following direction and completing assigned tasks reliably

Project Planning, Logistics & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules with trade partners
• Partner with Project Managers to maintain detailed project schedules
• Monitor critical path activities and long-lead items
• Create pull planning and phase planning sessions
• Monitor schedule performance and implement corrective actions as needed
• Hold trade partners accountable to project milestones and contractual commitment
• Support coordination of deliveries, material staging, and site access
• Track progress of scheduled activities and communicate delays or conflicts to project leadership
• Assist in coordinating daily trade partner activities to support planned sequencing and workflow
• Help identify potential field risks and communicate mitigation needs to project leadership
• Support alignment of daily field operations with project schedule and site logistics plans
• Assist in documenting field impacts, schedule changes, and site conditions
• Maintain logs related to deliveries, manpower, and daily site activities
• Participate in coordination and planning meetings to support project execution
• Assist with implementation of site logistics and operational plans
• Support communication between field teams, trade partners, and project management regarding scheduling priorities

What You'll Bring:

• 8-10 years of experience as a commercial interior Superintendent
• A degree in construction management, architecture, or project management, but there is no specific degree requirement.
• Experience managing sitework, structural work, MEP coordination, finishes, punch and turnover
• Candidates must be proficient in building schedules, scope development and review, contract review, financial management, and risk management.
• Candidates should be skilled in client retention, relationship management, and team building.
• Multi-project or multi-state experience is a plus

The package

• $130,000-$165,000 base salary, depending on experience.
• 10-20% annual bonus opportunity.
• $750 monthly vehicle allowance plus business mileage reimbursement.
• Four weeks of PTO plus paid holidays.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match.
• One day working from home per month, subject to project requirements.
• Company laptop and phone allowance.
• Paid training and professional development.