Sr Superintendent/Superintendent - Highrise Multifamily Projects

Navigate Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Project bonuses

Great benefits

Job summary

Navigate Search is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on a major Chicago high-rise multifamily development. You will manage day-to-day site activities, coordinate multiple trades, and ensure work aligns with plans and specifications in a dense urban setting.

You will drive safety culture, push for on-time milestones, and partner with PM, Engineering, Design, and Ownership to balance schedule and budget while maintaining quality across complex milestones.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field construction experience
• Experience leading ground-up multifamily/high-rise projects
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and quality management practices
• Experience coordinating multiple trades on urban job sites
• Proficiency with construction software such as Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day field operations from site mobilization through closeout
• Lead superintendents, subcontractors, and field staff to safely execute the project
• Develop and maintain the master construction schedule and milestones
• Coordinate structural concrete, building envelope, MEP systems, interiors, elevators, and site work
• Maintain quality control and ensure work aligns with plans and specs
• Conduct daily coordination meetings and resolve field issues
• Partner with PM, Engineering, Design, and Ownership to maintain schedule and budget
• Manage inspections, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities
• Promote safety, accountability, and teamwork at all times
• Identify risks early and implement delay-minimizing solutions
• Maintain daily reports, look-ahead schedules, and production tracking

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety

Project management

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

About the Opportunity

Join an established and reputable fully integrated real estate developer / builder with more than 50 years of experience delivering award-winning communities across North America. This organization manages development, design, construction, and property operations in-house, giving field leaders the resources and decision-making authority needed to execute complex projects successfully. Their portfolio includes high-rise residential, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, and large-scale master-planned developments.

This position will lead field operations on a highrise multifamily development consisting of multiple residential towers, structured parking, extensive amenity spaces, and complex site logistics within a dense urban environment. The project represents one of the largest residential developments currently underway in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Direct all day-to-day field operations from site mobilization through project closeout.
• Lead superintendents, assistant superintendents, subcontractors, and field staff to safely execute the project.
• Develop and maintain the master construction schedule while driving milestone completion.
• Coordinate structural concrete, building envelope, MEP systems, interiors, elevators, and site work.
• Maintain strict quality control standards and ensure work is completed according to plans and specifications.
• Conduct daily subcontractor coordination meetings and proactively resolve field issues.
• Partner closely with Project Management, Engineering, Design, and Ownership teams to maintain schedule and budget objectives.
• Manage inspections, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Promote a culture centered around safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Identify project risks early and implement solutions to minimize delays.
• Maintain detailed daily reports, look-ahead schedules, and production tracking.
• Build strong relationships with owners, consultants, inspectors, and trade partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction superintendent experience.
• Experience leading ground-up multifamily construction projects.
• Previous experience on high-rise concrete structures preferred.
• Proven ability to manage projects exceeding $75M in construction value.
• Strong knowledge of structural concrete sequencing, MEP coordination, and interior buildout.
• Experience managing large subcontractor teams on fast-paced urban jobsites.
• Ability to coordinate multiple phases of construction while maintaining schedule.
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety regulations and quality management practices.
• Experience using Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, or similar construction software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Highrise residential or mixed‑use construction.
• Urban infill projects with complex logistics.
• Multi‑tower or phased developments.
• Self‑perform concrete coordination is a plus.

Why Join?

• Strong salary from $150k to $170k and up, project based bonuses, 401k w/ match, great benefits
• Opportunity to help deliver one of Chicago's most significant new residential developments.
• Work for an organization that self‑performs development and construction, allowing for faster decision-making and exceptional quality control.
• Long‑term pipeline of large‑scale, high‑profile projects.
• Stable organization with decades of successful development experience across North America.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong career advancement opportunities.