Senior Superintendent

clunegc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums for dependents

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending & commuter plans

Career development & mentoring

Fitness program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Clune Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead field execution for commercial interiors, healthcare and mission-critical projects in Chicago. You will manage field teams, coordinate with owners and design partners, and drive safety, quality and on-time milestones.

The role requires 10+ years of experience in large-scale construction, BS in CM/Engineering/Architecture, and a track record of leadership across multi-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting business development through client interviews, project pursuits, recruiting efforts, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead preconstruction planning including sequencing, logistics, phasing, staffing, procurement, and execution plans for large, complex projects.
• Direct field execution by coordinating Superintendents, field staff, and trade partners to ensure safe, efficient, high‑quality projects.
• Champion safety, QA/QC, and OSHA compliance across projects.
• Drive field coordination and constructability with PMs, design teams, owners and trades to resolve issues.
• Oversee master field schedules, look-ahead planning, critical path milestones, and recovery strategies.
• Manage field productivity, labor planning, scheduling impacts, procurement constraints and project risks.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships to ensure satisfaction throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead project turnover and closeout including commissioning, punch lists, inspections, owner training and turnover docs.
• Develop and mentor field leadership by coaching Superintendents and Engineers.
• Complies with all policies and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Support business development and client interviews, project pursuits, recruiting, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Lead preconstruction planning and strategy including sequencing, logistics, staffing, procurement, and execution plans for large, complex projects.
• Direct field execution by guiding Superintendents, field staff, and trade partners to deliver safe, high-quality work.
• Champion safety culture, QA/QC, and OSHA compliance across projects.
• Coordinate field activities with PMs, design teams, owners and trades to resolve constructability issues.
• Develop and maintain master schedules, look-ahead plans, and recovery strategies to hit milestones.
• Monitor productivity, labor, scheduling impacts, procurement constraints, and risks with PM oversight.
• Maintain exceptional client satisfaction by communicating progress and resolving issues.
• Oversee turnover and closeout activities including commissioning, punch lists, training, and documentation.
• Mentor field leaders to build the next generation of site leaders.

Skills

Business development

Preconstruction planning

Field leadership

Safety & QA

Schedule management

Client relationships

Stakeholder communication

Team mentorship

Education

BS in Construction Management/Architecture/Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we're more than builders-we're a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Whether you're a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!

Essential Skills

• Support business development and operational growth by participating in client interviews, project pursuits, recruiting efforts, and strategic initiatives while strengthening long-term client relationships and promoting Clune's brand.
• Lead preconstruction planning and project strategy by developing construction sequencing, logistics, phasing, staffing plans, procurement strategies, and execution plans for large, complex projects.
• Lead overall field execution by directing Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, field staff, and trade partners to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.
• Champion safety, quality, and operational excellence by leading Clune's safety culture, ensuring OSHA compliance, driving QA/QC initiatives, and holding all project teams accountable for performance standards.
• Drive field coordination and constructability by partnering with Project Management, design teams, owners, and trade partners to resolve constructability issues, coordinate complex installations, and proactively mitigate field risks.
• Oversee project schedules and milestone achievement by developing master field schedules, validating look-ahead plans, monitoring critical path activities, and implementing recovery strategies to maintain project milestones.
• Manage project performance and operational risk by monitoring field productivity, labor planning, schedule impacts, procurement constraints, and project risks while collaborating with Project Management to achieve project objectives.
• Lead client, design team, and executive stakeholder relationships by serving as the primary field representative, communicating project progress, resolving issues, and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project turnover and closeout by overseeing commissioning, punch list completion, inspections, owner training, turnover documentation, and final acceptance to ensure a seamless transition to the owner.
• Develop and mentor field leadership by coaching Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Project Engineers, and Interns, sharing best practices, and building the next generation of field leaders.
• Required For All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Please note: This role must have the ability to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the job family hierarchy. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. If you have questions on your job description as outlined, please contact your supervisor or Human Resources.

What We Offer

• 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Core Values and Behaviors

Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred

Work Experience

10+ years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare and/or mission-critical projects

All candidates must provide a resume.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.