Senior Superintendent - Aviation

Clune Construction Company, L.P.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Company-paid Life Insurance

Fitness Program

Job summary

Clune Construction Company, L.P. is seeking a Senior Superintendent in Chicago, IL, responsible for managing project execution on-site, including site access, logistics, and team supervision.

This role demands a strategic leader with over 10 years of construction experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary of $135,000 to $219,000, reflecting experience and skills.

We also provide excellent employee benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, a retirement plan, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing all aspects of field operations including scheduling and quality control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure accurate documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills for higher-end clientele interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage site access, scheduling, and logistics for ongoing projects.
• Supervise internal field teams and promote communication with trade partners.
• Proactively resolve on-site issues with minimal cost impact.

Skills

Project management

Quality control

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Education

10+ years in commercial interior and/or internal fit-out projects

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

The Senior Superintendent has overall responsibility for the project in the field as it pertains to site access, scheduling, deliveries, logistics, safety, quality, and construction. A Senior Project Superintendent works closely with the Project Manager to ensure execution of the project plan and is involved in all aspects of a project from pre-construction through closeout. In addition to their project responsibilities, they are active in the operations and growth of the firm.

Essential Functions

• Active participation in RFP responses, including taking a lead role in developing presentations, and leading the pitch.
• Supervise and participate in pre-construction scheduling, logistics, and planning.
• Create accurate and detailed project schedules and weekly field updates, incorporating the owner’s milestone dates and providing input on the feasibility of the owner’s schedule.
• Prepare schedules and proposed phasing plans for projects and potential projects to assist the project management team for budgeting and bidding purposes.
• Manage multiple, large, and/or complex projects with a high level of quality assurance and quality control.
• Supervise and manage internal field team, trade partners, and owner vendors.
• Promote teamwork and open communication on the project site by proactively involving all trade partners, building management, design team, and owner vendors.
• Proactively recognize and work to resolve on-site challenges and issues for a timely resolution with minimum cost impact.
• Be an ambassador for Clune’s safety culture and OSHA standards to maintain a safe work environment with a goal of zero incidents.
• Coordinate plans and specifications with architects and engineers and supervise the maintainance of accurate and detailed field document control process.
• Develop Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents on the team by providing guidance, support, mentoring, and leading by example.
• Contribute to the growth of the company by participating in intern or entry-level candidate interviews, signing up to participate in the Mentoring Program, and supporting the Intern Program.
• Participate in business development and client relationship management by attending industry events, networking, and developing beneficial working relationships with clients and designers.
• Ability to develop training content and lead training classes on relevant content such as industry and company best practices, technical skills, and human skills.
• Role model professionally for all team members.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role may have supervisory responsibilities for Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, a Project Engineer and/or Intern.

What We Offer

We value each of our employees and care about their well‑being. We strive to provide best‑in‑class benefits packages, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company
• 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

Job Requirements

• Pre‑construction scheduling, logistics and planning.
• Ability to build a robust project schedule and weekly look‑aheads.
• Budgeting oversight with the project management team.
• Management of multiple projects and/or large/complex projects with high quality control.
• Management and coordination of field team including trade partners and owner vendors ensuring accurate documentation.
• Validated coordination of plans and specifications with architects and engineers.
• Maintenance and management of Clune’s safety culture and OSHA standards.
• Ability to promote teamwork and open communication on the project site.
• Ability to proactively recognize and resolve on‑site challenges and issues.
• Must mentor and train field personnel and help support and develop talent.
• Participate in potential client interviews.
• Conscientious and flexible, with a strong work ethic and team‑first attitude.
• Highly motivated with strong skills in time management and prioritization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must have the ability to relate and interact with higher‑end clientele.
• All candidates must provide references, project list and resume.

Education and Experience

• 10+ years of experience managing commercial interior and/or internal fit‑out aviation projects.
• Experience managing all aspects of field operations including scheduling, quality control and coordinating sub‑contractors.
• Solid background in construction trades and technical knowledge.
• Proficiency with scheduling software.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Pay Range

$135,000 – $219,000. The salary range reflects a broad scope of potential earnings for this position. Exact range is dependent on location and actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Pay is not typically at the top of the range.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.