Superintendent

Power Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Chicago seeks an experienced on-site supervisor to manage construction projects. Candidates should have a construction-related degree and 8-20 years of experience in construction management. Responsibilities include supervising construction activities, administering safety programs, and ensuring project compliance with schedules and budgets. The role offers a competitive salary range of $90,000-$163,000 along with a discretionary annual bonus. Join a respected company dedicated to client satisfaction and employee retention.

Qualifications

• 8-20 years of construction management or craft supervisor experience.
• Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, and methods.
• Ability to interpret drawings and recommend construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise total construction effort ensuring compliance with design.
• Administer on-site safety program.
• Plan and coordinate on-site functions and staff.

Skills

Construction management

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Four-year construction-related degree

Job description

8750 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA

Job Description

ABOUT POWER:

Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course, competing in beach volleyball or softball in Grant Park, brewing beer, attending neighborhood festivals, giving back to the community, and spending time together during a range of company-sponsored events. Our culture is one of the reasons we’ve been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and it’s reflected in our current 91% employee retention rate.

We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide overall on-site supervisory and technical management on construction project site. Ensure client satisfaction is maintained. High level of control in planning and coordinating field activities. Works closely with Project Manager often during the planning and buyout of the project.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, A-E representatives, other contractors, etc.
• Administer on-site safety program
• Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site functions and staff (engineering, material control, etc.)
• Develop and manage project schedules
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractors and ensure overall contractual performance
• Approve all project purchase requisitions, equipment rentals, etc.
• Provide technical assistance, i.e. interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc.
• Implement and maintain tight quality control issues
• Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures, management tools, standards, etc.
• Review submittals for compliance with contract requirements
• Ensure all on-site personnel comply with project procedures, work rules, etc. Document all violations, notify project management, recommend/implement corrective actions as required.
• Review change order requests prior to submittal to owners

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience
• 8-20 years of construction management and/or craft supervisor experience
• Thorough knowledge of every aspect of construction (technology, equipment, methods); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, cost control schedules and safety
• Strong communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential

COMPENSATION DETAILS:
Salary Range: $90,000-$163,000

Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus. Details on our benefits can be found on the Benefits tab within the Careers section of the website.

Power Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Power Construction is committed to increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged workers (including women and members of disproportionately affected racial and ethnic groups), as well as residents of marginalized communities.

8750 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA