Superintendent

BEAR Construction Company; Bradley (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BEAR Construction Company is seeking a highly organized Superintendent to lead field teams and coordinate project activities from start to finish. You will develop schedules, monitor progress, manage trade contractors, and ensure safety, quality, and on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, field experience, and knowledge of construction operations, with familiarity with mobile software and MS Office. OSHA 30 certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a construction superintendent or similar role.
• Field experience with construction management/engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of local safety, health guidelines for job sites.
• Understanding of construction operations and phase codes.
• Familiarity with mobile software.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams.
• OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan construction by developing schedules and lookaheads.
• Track progress and maintain schedule.
• Purchase equipment and materials.
• Ensure the job site is safe, clean, and orderly.
• Coordinate manpower and field staffing.
• Communicate field conflicts to the project team.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, and management.
• Set performance goals and deadlines.
• Monitor project progress and budget adherence.
• Supervise field staff and provide feedback.
• Plan inspections with local authorities.
• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Scheduling

Communication

MS Office

Safety compliance

OSHA 30

Team leadership

Budget control

Education

Construction mgmt degree

Tools

Mobile software

Job description

Position Description

Position Overview

A Superintendent will work closely with all project team members and supervise all trade employees. Our Superintendents must be highly organized, communicate effectively, work well with a team, and be able to complete projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan construction process by developing schedules, phasing and lookaheads
• Keeping track of project progress and maintaining schedule
• Purchasing equipment and materials
• Keep track of material stock and orders
• Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly
• Order the appropriate equipment and arrange for regular maintenance
• Communicating any field conflicts and notifying internal project team
• Keep any and all documentation up to date for internal and external project members
• Collaborate with the internal construction team, engineers, subcontractors, building management etc. to determine project needs
• Set performance goals and deadlines
• Monitor and report on project progress
• Adhere to estimated costs and ensure the project is on budget (and is profitable)
• Supervise field staff and provide constructive feedback
• Coordinate requests for appropriate manpower
• Plan inspections with local jurisdictional authority
• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a construction superintendent or in a similar role
• Field experience, trade school, or college degree (Construction Management/Engineering preferred)
• Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites
• In‑depth understanding of construction operations and processes
• Understanding the importance of proper phase codes and assigning time
• Familiarity with mobile software
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to lead and inspire
• OSHA 30

Equal Opportunity Employer

BEAR Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.