Superintendent

Synectics Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee daily operations on large-scale projects in the Greater Chicago area.

You will coordinate trades, review drawings and contracts, and drive 4-week look-ahead schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple activities across commercial interiors, restaurant, retail, healthcare, or industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Construction Superintendent or Field Superintendent.
• Experience in commercial interiors, restaurant, retail, healthcare, or industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, scheduling, and cost control.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and multiple construction activities.
• Familiarity with building codes, inspections, and regulatory standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction site operations and coordinate all trades and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Develop and manage project schedules, including weekly updates and 4-week look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate project startup, preconstruction meetings, site logistics, and inspections.
• Monitor progress, quality, costs, and safety compliance.
• Identify field issues and coordinate resolutions through RFIs and project meetings.
• Conduct weekly construction meetings and communicate progress with clients and project teams.
• Enforce OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and jobsite safety procedures.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, vendors, and design professionals.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior construction team members.

Skills

Construction leadership

Schedule management

RFIs & meetings

Safety & OSHA compliance

Subcontractor coordination

Cost control

Building codes knowledge

Travel within Greater Chicago

Team mentorship

Communication

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction site operations and coordinate all trades and subcontractors.


• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.


• Develop and manage project schedules, including weekly updates and 4-week look-ahead plans.


• Coordinate project startup, preconstruction meetings, site logistics, and inspections.


• Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and safety compliance.


• Identify field issues and coordinate resolutions through RFIs and project meetings.


• Conduct weekly construction meetings and communicate progress with clients and project teams.


• Enforce OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and jobsite safety procedures.


• Coordinate with project managers, clients, vendors, and design professionals.


• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior construction team members.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent or Field Superintendent.


• Experience in commercial interiors, restaurant, retail, healthcare, or industrial construction.


• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, scheduling, and cost control.


• Ability to manage subcontractors and multiple construction activities.


• Familiarity with building codes, inspections, and regulatory standards.


• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to travel throughout the Greater Chicago Area.