Senior Field Construction Superintendent

Clark Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement/401k

Job summary

Clark Construction in Chicago, IL seeks an Assistant Superintendent to coordinate field operations and supervise trades to meet project schedules. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost control across area-specific scopes.

You will work with subcontractors, review contract documents, manage material deliveries, and support recruitment of top talent to join the Clark team. Domestic travel may be required, and a strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related discipline preferred but not required.
• 3 to 6 years of construction management experience in a field supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others including subcontractors and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, manpower.
• Well versed in safety and government regulations (eg ,OSHA) with success in implementation on a job site.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate installation of work in accordance with the contract documents, project schedule and the planned sequence of work.
• Be aware of project milestone dates and the requirements to achieve them
• Develop an understanding of the duration of each activity
• Apply knowledge of equipment capability and develop plans for optimum utilization
• Know the scheduled delivery dates for all material and equipment that have a direct effect on the area(s)/trade(s) assigned
• Supervise field work force to assure that all work is put in place in the most cost effective manner
• Implement the safety program. Conduct regular safety inspections to assure compliance with company and government standards
• Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work
• Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team
• Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

Skills

Directing work

Field supervision

Budget awareness

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

FieldWire

Bluebeam

P6

Job description

Clark Construction in Chicago, IL seeks an Assistant Superintendent to coordinate field operations and supervise trades to meet project schedules. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost control across area-specific scopes.

You will work with subcontractors, review contract documents, manage material deliveries, and support recruitment of top talent to join the Clark team. Domestic travel may be required, and a strong safety mindset is essential.