Senior High-Rise Construction Superintendent – Chicago

Navigate Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Chicago project

Career growth

North American portfolio

Job summary

Navigate Search is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on a major Chicago high-rise project. You will collaborate with the Project Manager, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and ownership to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence on a 50-story, 1.1 million square-foot development in the Loop.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in high-rise or large-scale urban construction, excels at coordinating multiple trades, and can drive constructability and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience.
• Strong background in high-rise, commercial, multifamily, or large-scale urban construction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractors and trades on complex projects.
• Understanding of sequencing, scheduling, plans, specs, and building systems.
• Identify and resolve field issues quickly and effectively.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily field operations across all phases of construction.
• Develop and maintain field schedules with the PM and project team.
• Coordinate subcontractors and multiple trades for proper sequencing.
• Review plans, specs, and shop drawings for conflicts and constructability.
• Lead daily coordination meetings and communicate project priorities to field staff.
• Monitor progress and hold trade partners accountable for commitments.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, deliveries, logistics, and site access.
• Identify schedule risks and potential project issues with the PM.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and ensure conformance with contract docs.
• Manage punch list, turnover, and warranty activities.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Scheduling

Trade coordination

Communication

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Tools

Procore

Job description

Navigate Search is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on a major Chicago high-rise project. You will collaborate with the Project Manager, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and ownership to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence on a 50-story, 1.1 million square-foot development in the Loop.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in high-rise or large-scale urban construction, excels at coordinating multiple trades, and can drive constructability and