Senior On-Site Construction Leader

Clark Construction Group

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 175,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking a Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale commercial projects in Chicago. You will oversee self-performed and trade contractor work, emphasizing safety, quality, and schedule adherence to deliver projects on time and on budget.

The role requires strong leadership and effective communication with owners, consultants, and crews. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in major construction, a related degree, and proven ability to develop plans, manage

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
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 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 obstacles, issues, and conflicts on the job
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. Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people
Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals