MEP Construction Superintendent — On-Site Lead

McKinstry; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave and family benefits

Learning and advancement via McKinstry

Onsite gyms or remote reimbursement

Job summary

McKinstry seeks a Superintendent for its Prime MEP division in Chicago, IL. You will manage on-site subcontractors, maintain client relationships, and drive project schedules.

Responsibilities include coordinating trades, reviewing submittals, and creating detailed logs and RFIs to document scope changes. The role requires a Commercial General Contractor background, OSHA 30, and strong knowledge of scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, Suretrak).

Qualifications

• Commercial General Contractor experience required.
• OSHA 30 certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of assuming position.
• Proficient with scheduling software: Microsoft Project, Primavera and/or Suretrak.
• Knowledge of construction management, commercial building process, and OSHA standards required.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project; SharePoint preferred.
• Four (4) years of leadership of trades and job sites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and updating project schedules.
• Approving daily work tickets.
• Reviewing submittals.
• Setting up and tearing down job site logistics.
• Coordination of work with trades, subcontractors and vendors.
• Writing and reviewing scopes of work.
• Assisting Project Manager with bid procurement.
• Managing and closing out punch list activities in a timely manner.
• Communication with field personnel.
• Develop and maintain logs and reports as required for project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

BA/BS in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Suretrak

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

McKinstry seeks a Superintendent for its Prime MEP division in Chicago, IL. You will manage on-site subcontractors, maintain client relationships, and drive project schedules.

Responsibilities include coordinating trades, reviewing submittals, and creating detailed logs and RFIs to document scope changes. The role requires a Commercial General Contractor background, OSHA 30, and strong knowledge of scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, Suretrak).