On-Site Construction Superintendent for Federal/Public Projects

Abstrakt Marketing Group; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Vacation days

Health coverage

401(k) match

Holidays & bereavement

Life & disability insurance

Team outings

Job summary

Industria, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on federal/public projects in the Chicago area. You will coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety, quality, schedule, and proper documentation from mobilization through turnover.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of construction leadership experience, understands USACE/NAVFAC requirements, and can travel or relocate as needed. This role is full-time, on-site, and project-based.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of construction field leadership experience on federal or public projects.
• Strong knowledge of plans, specs, materials, methods, and site logistics.
• OSHA 30-Hour and EM 385 40-Hour training within past five years.
• Current OSHA HAZWOPER, NAVFAC ECATTS, CPR/First Aid credentials as required.
• Strong judgment, punctuality, diplomacy, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Direct field construction across civil, force protection, electrical, carpentry, and more.
• Lead site operations from mobilization through commissioning and turnover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and project staff for safety and schedule.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule; identify risks early.
• Confirm work complies with contracts, plans, codes, permits, inspections.
• Forecast labor needs for self-performed work.
• Review submittals and coordinate with architect or client.
• Track field progress, hours, materials, RFIs, submittals, and safety activities.
• Prepare accurate daily reports and required documentation.
• Maintain close relationship with owner's on-site representative.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to field teams.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

OSHA 30

EM 385 40-HR

HAZWOPER

NAVFAC ECATTS

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Industria, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on federal/public projects in the Chicago area. You will coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety, quality, schedule, and proper documentation from mobilization through turnover.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of construction leadership experience, understands USACE/NAVFAC requirements, and can travel or relocate as needed. This role is full-time, on-site, and project-based.