Senior Construction Superintendent: Lead High-Rise Projects

Clark Construction Group; Iron (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking an experienced project leader for large-scale commercial construction projects in the United States. The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, and overseeing all phases from planning to close-out, with a push for high-quality results and cost control.

The candidate will manage diverse teams on active job sites, coordinate with owners and subcontractors, and ensure regulatory compliance and project milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
• 7+ years of experience working on large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Experience building high-rise residential, mixed-use, or higher education projects successfully from start to finish.
• 2+ years leading, developing, and motivating teams.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel.
• Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans effectively across multiple audiences.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety and building regulations (i.e., OSHA)
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction, and executes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely and quality installation of contracted work of either a total project or a particular scope, trade contractor, or portion of a project
• Implement a culture of safety and quality among Clark employees and trade contractors and conduct regular safety inspections to ensure all work conditions are in compliance with company, contract, and government regulations
• Create and manage a plan to successfully sequence work, manage jobsite logistics, and track materials and personnel
• Ensure a high quality of work consistent with project and company standards
• Takes initiative and personal responsibility to deliver a project on schedule and on budget
• Develop, update, and communicate the project schedule and exhibit a command of critical schedule milestones with all project stakeholders
• Manage, mentor, and develop team members to build a high functioning team
• Cultivate strong relationships with all project stakeholders
• Maintain professionalism while representing the company and team in internal and external meetings and interactions
• Possess working knowledge of the owner contract, subcontracts, and vendor agreements
• Participate in the development and maintenance of staff charts, general conditions, project costs, and demonstrate an understanding of key performance indicators (KPI) for the project
• Participate in close-out activities including punch list and building operations training
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving capabilities in finding ways to overcome constant obstacles, issues, and conflicts on the job

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Contract administration

Cross-functional communication

Education

Engineering/architecture/construction management degree

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

FieldWire

Bluebeam

P6

Job description

Clark Construction Group is seeking an experienced project leader for large-scale commercial construction projects in the United States. The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, and overseeing all phases from planning to close-out, with a push for high-quality results and cost control.

The candidate will manage diverse teams on active job sites, coordinate with owners and subcontractors, and ensure regulatory compliance and project milestones are met.