Onsite Construction Supervisor - Residential Renovations

Standard Property Company Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX is seeking an Assistant Project Superintendent in Chicago to support the Project Superintendent across renovation projects. You will help manage day-to-day operations, keep timelines and budgets, and ensure safety standards are met on occupied housing sites.

You will read blueprints, coordinate subcontractors, and maintain daily logs, with travel as required. This role emphasizes communication with clients and stakeholders and a hands-on leadership approach.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction, construction management or as an assistant superintendent preferably in commercial, residential, or mixed-use developments.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working in occupied affordable housing environments strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Superintendent in leading onsite activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Support the supervision and coordination of subcontractors, vendors, and onsite personnel.
• Review and enforce all contracts and specifications with Subcontractors.
• Help enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications.
• Schedule inspections, track progress, and maintain accurate daily reports/logs.
• Maintain and upload project records in SharePoint.
• Assist in conducting regular site meetings to monitor progress, address concerns, and drive resolutions.
• Monitor material deliveries and manage inventory to avoid delays.
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed, and high standards are maintained.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, architects, engineers, local officials, and other external project stakeholders.
• Step in for Project Superintendent on assigned tasks or in their absence, as needed

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Civil Engineering degree

Related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Procore

Buildertrend

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

APEX is seeking an Assistant Project Superintendent in Chicago to support the Project Superintendent across renovation projects. You will help manage day-to-day operations, keep timelines and budgets, and ensure safety standards are met on occupied housing sites.

You will read blueprints, coordinate subcontractors, and maintain daily logs, with travel as required. This role emphasizes communication with clients and stakeholders and a hands-on leadership approach.