Residential Construction Superintendent - Signing Bonus

Quality Builders Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Quality Builders Inc is seeking a Residential Construction Superintendent in Chicago to oversee field operations across 3–4 active sites. You will supervise crews and subcontractors, ensuring schedules and specs are met, while onboarding new subs with proper coverage.

You should be adept at reading blueprints, interpreting codes, and driving a high-quality finish. You will manage project timelines and budgets in collaboration with Project Management, while continuously refining field processes

Qualifications

• 5+ years in residential construction or renovation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and drawings.
• Knowledge of Chicago building codes and ability to discuss with subs and inspectors.
• Proficient with project management software (BuilderTrend a plus) and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Run daily field operations across 3–4 active job sites.
• Direct crews and subcontractors, holding them to schedule and spec; inspect and direct work, not perform it.
• Source, vet, and onboard new subcontractors with active workers' comp coverage.
• Catch delays, quality issues, and change orders before they become expensive.
• Oversee materials on-site, minimizing waste and encouraging reuse/recycle where possible.
• File daily site reports (labor, materials, incidents) in our project management software.
• Work closely with Project Management to keep timelines and budgets on track.
• Build and improve field processes; upgrade the system, not just run it.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Project management

Subcontractor management

Code compliance

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

BuilderTrend

Job description

Job Title: Residential Construction Superintendent - Signing Bonus

Duration: Full Time

Experience: 5+ years Residential construction & renovation

Location: Chicago

The right person communicates clearly and directly with subs, inspectors, and management, catches problems before they become expensive and takes ownership of a site without needing to be told twice. You should be comfortable holding people accountable to a schedule, keep calm under the pressure of things going wrong (they will), and be just as comfortable picking up new technology as you are reading a blueprint.

What you'll do:

• Run daily field operations across 3-4 active job sites
• Direct crews and subcontractors, holding them to schedule and spec. This is a supervision role, not a trade role, so you inspect and direct work and you don't perform it, except in genuine emergencies
• Source, vet, and onboard new subcontractors, including confirming active workers' comp coverage before they're approved to work
• Catch delays, quality issues, and change orders before they become expensive
• Oversee materials on-site, minimizing waste, reuse/recycle where possible
• File daily site reports (labor, materials, incidents) in our project management software
• Work closely with Project Management to keep timelines and budgets on track
• Build and improve our field processes; we want someone who upgrades the system, not just runs it

First 90 days: You'll have specific onboarding checkpoints at 30/60/90 days focused on transitioning fully into a supervisory rhythm — direction and inspection over hands-on execution.

What you need:

• 5+ years in residential construction or renovation
• Can read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and drawings
• Knowledge of Chicago building codes and can talk shop with subs and inspectors
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and drive to deliver a quality product every time.
• Comfortable with project management software (BuilderTrend a plus) and Google Suite
• Experience with additions or basement dig-downs a strong plus

How we operate: Do the right thing. Speak up. 100% visibility. Be different. Embrace change.