Senior Ground-Up Construction Superintendent | Growth Path

Michael Page US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Fuel card

Annual bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

MPI is seeking a seasoned Superintendent for on-site leadership on large ground-up commercial and industrial projects. You will drive scheduling, coordinate MEP/FP, manage safety programs, and lead field teams to deliver quality work on schedule.

You will oversee logistics, pursue proactive issue resolution, and ensure clear communication with owners and design partners throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong proven experience as a Superintendent overseeing large, ground-up projects.
• Ability to coordinate MEP/FP, structure, envelope, and interior progress.
• Proactive leader who maintains schedule integrity and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite construction activities for large ground-up projects ($10-50M).
• Drive the schedule using detailed look-ahead planning, trade coordination, and proactive issue resolution.
• Champion safety with daily audits, toolbox talks, and enforcement of OSHA standards.
• Oversee site logistics including sitework, utilities, crane picks, deliveries, laydown, and jobsite flow.
• Run daily and weekly meetings with subcontractors, ensuring alignment on sequencing, quality, and milestones.
• Lead quality control through pre-installation meetings, inspections, punch management, and attention to detail.
• Coordinate MEP/FP systems with trade partners and support commissioning, start-ups, and life-safety testing.
• Maintain relationships with owners, design partners, inspectors, and field teams.
• Document progress with daily reports, photos, and clear communication with the project team

Skills

Superintendent experience

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Problem solving

Quality focus

Education

OSHA-30 certification

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

MPI is seeking a seasoned Superintendent for on-site leadership on large ground-up commercial and industrial projects. You will drive scheduling, coordinate MEP/FP, manage safety programs, and lead field teams to deliver quality work on schedule.

You will oversee logistics, pursue proactive issue resolution, and ensure clear communication with owners and design partners throughout the project lifecycle.