Senior Superintendent: Lead Large-Scale Construction Projects

Leopardo Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Vision Program

401k + matching plan

Paid PTO including Holidays

Job summary

Leopardo Construction in Chicago is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site field operations for large projects in the Greater Chicagoland Area, with Tenant Interiors and Ground-Up focus.

You will supervise on-site activity, coordinate self-perform trades, manage safety plans, schedules and quality, and mentor junior field staff.

The role requires strong collaboration with clients, architects, and subcontractors to deliver projects on time, within budget and to Leopardo’s high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or architecture preferred; or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years supervisory experience in building construction; 15 years total experience preferred.
• Understanding of all work divisions, scheduling and cost control.
• Proven success on large/complex projects.
• Proficiency with construction tech, scheduling software, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site effort to meet design, budget, schedule, safety and quality.
• Coordinate Leopardo foreman and self-perform work; monitor costs.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and pre-installation meetings.
• Develop and monitor master construction schedule; produce look-ahead plans.
• Develop safety and quality plans; walk site daily and log progress.
• Lead meetings (OAC, MEP, etc.) and document minutes.
• Review drawings; ensure conformance with contract documents.
• Maintain site records; manage field documentation and ASIs.
• Monitor hiring, payroll records, and MBE/WBE compliance.
• Mentor field staff and support recruiting.

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or architecture related fields

10+ years supervisory experience in construction

15 years construction experience

Scheduling software & blueprints knowledge

Job description

Leopardo Construction in Chicago is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site field operations for large projects in the Greater Chicagoland Area, with Tenant Interiors and Ground-Up focus.

You will supervise on-site activity, coordinate self-perform trades, manage safety plans, schedules and quality, and mentor junior field staff.

The role requires strong collaboration with clients, architects, and subcontractors to deliver projects on time, within budget and to Leopardo’s high standards.