Municipal, Education, & Infrastructure Superintendent

BEAR Construction Company; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BEAR Construction Company seeks an experienced Municipal, Education, and Infrastructure Superintendent to lead project teams and supervise field staff. You will plan construction schedules, manage trades, ensure safety, and keep documentation up to date while coordinating with engineers and subcontractors to meet budget and timeline targets.

Ideal candidates bring field experience, a degree in Construction Management or Engineering, and knowledge of safety guidelines and construction operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a construction superintendent or in a similar role.
• Field experience or a related degree in construction management or engineering.
• Knowledge of safety, health, and quality guidelines on construction sites.
• Understanding of construction operations and processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan construction process with schedules, phasing, and lookaheads.
• Monitor progress, maintain schedules, and report on project status.
• Purchase equipment and materials; manage stock and orders.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and orderly job sites; enforce standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Lead field staff and provide constructive feedback; manage manpower needs.
• Track costs and ensure projects stay on budget; resolve on-site issues.
• Plan inspections with local authorities; maintain project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Organizational skills

Time management

Effective communication

MS Office

OSHA 30

Proficiency in mobile field software

Education

Construction Management/Engineering degree

Trade school or college degree

Tools

Mobile field software

Scheduling software

Job description

Our Municipal, Education, and Infrastructure Superintendent will work closely with all project team members and supervise all trade employees. Our Superintendents must be highly organized, communicate effectively, work well with a team, and be able to complete projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan construction process by developing schedules, phasing and lookaheads
• Keeping track of project progress and maintaining schedule
• Purchasing equipment and materials
• Keep track of material stock and orders
• Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly
• Order the appropriate equipment and arrange for regular maintenance
• Communicating any field conflicts and notifying internal project team
• Keep any and all documentation up to date for internal and external project members
• Collaborate with the internal construction team, engineers, subcontractors, building management etc. to determine project needs
• Set performance goals and deadlines
• Monitor and report on project progress
• Adhere to estimated costs and ensure the project is on budget (and is profitable)
• Supervise field staff and provide constructive feedback
• Coordinate requests for appropriate manpower
• Plan inspections with local jurisdictional authority
• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a construction superintendent or in a similar role
• Field experience, trade school, or college degree (Construction Management/Engineering preferred)
• Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites
• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
• Understanding the importance of proper phase codes and assigning time
• Familiarity with mobile software
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to lead and inspire
• OSHA 30

Equal Opportunity Employer

BEAR Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.