Site Superintendent

Spencer Ogden; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor to lead field execution on large-scale projects in Illinois. You will work closely with Project Managers and Construction Managers to ensure safety, schedule adherence, and quality standards across multiple disciplines.

The role involves overseeing subcontractors and field staff, supporting look-ahead planning, and coordinating material deliveries while maintaining project documentation and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• 10+ years of experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Semiconductor construction experience preferred.
• Strong scheduling, subcontractor coordination, safety, and quality control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office incl. Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat/Writer and Visio.
• General knowledge of BIM, BIM 360, and BIM Field.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment in line with policies and safety plans.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, suppliers, and field staff.
• Support project scheduling and track field progress.
• Lead look-ahead planning and Last Planner sessions with subs.
• Coordinate subcontractor schedules and material deliveries across disciplines.
• Monitor performance and align work with the project schedule.
• Support QC activities including meetings, observations, inspections.
• Work with HSE teams on safety processes and initiatives.
• Review project documents and maintain updated records.
• Provide field support to engineering teams, including measurements and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate mobilization, site activities, and delivery dates with Construction Manager.
• Assist with quantities and progress for monthly payments and cost reports.
• Participate in owner/project management meetings and communicate progress.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Safety compliance

Field leadership

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

BIM knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Adobe Acrobat/Writer

Visio

BIM/BIM 360/Field

Job description

The Construction Supervisor will lead field coordination and execution on large-scale construction projects. This role works closely with Project Managers and Construction Managers to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, and according to quality standards.

The Construction Supervisor will oversee subcontractors, trade workers, and field activities while coordinating work across multiple disciplines and providing technical and field support throughout construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment in accordance with company policies, the site-specific safety plan, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, suppliers, trade workers, and project staff.
• Support the development and maintenance of the overall project schedule and track field progress throughout construction.
• Lead three-week look-ahead planning and Last Planner scheduling sessions with subcontractors.
• Coordinate subcontractor schedules, material deliveries, and work across all disciplines.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure work remains aligned with the project schedule.
• Support Quality Control activities, including pre-construction meetings, field observations, inspections, and review of subcontractor work.
• Work closely with HSE teams to implement safety processes, inspections, training, and site safety initiatives.
• Maintain a strong understanding of construction contracts, drawings, specifications, addenda, change documents, and other project documentation.
• Assist with take-offs and pricing for proposed contract changes.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date set of construction documents and approved modifications.
• Provide technical and field support to engineering teams, including field measurements, layout, constructability reviews, maintainability reviews, and as-built information.
• Coordinate subcontractor mobilization, site activities, and material delivery dates with the Construction Manager.
• Assist with determining quantities and percentage of work completed for monthly payment applications and cost reports.
• Participate in owner and project management meetings and communicate field progress, issues, and recommendations.
• Review RFIs, PCOs, correspondence, and other project documentation and communicate concerns to the Construction Manager.
• Complete daily construction reports and provide accurate weekly progress and cost information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• 10+ years of experience working on large-scale construction projects.
• Semiconductor construction experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, subcontractor coordination, safety, and quality control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat/Writer and Visio.
• General knowledge of BIM, BIM 360, and BIM Field.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction professional with extensive large-project experience who can take ownership of field execution. They should be comfortable coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades, managing schedules, reviewing construction documents, addressing field issues, and working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineering, Quality, and HSE teams.