Superintendent

Actalent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Unlimited PTO (flex)

Commuter benefits

Paid family leave

Professional development

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Superintendent I - Construction to support field operations on commercial interior projects in downtown Chicago. You will assist in daily field activities, coordinate site progress, ensure safety, and align work with drawings and specifications.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration with field leadership, and development of leadership and construction management skills on projects ranging from $1M to $10M+. Typical hours are 6am-2pm, on-site in Chicago.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial interior construction.
• 3+ years of experience in Chicago commercial interior projects.
• Experience with Procore, Microsoft Projects, and Outbuild.
• OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily field operations under the direction of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
• Support tracking of daily work activities and production progress.
• Maintain site organization, cleanliness, and basic safety standards.
• Observe trade activities and report progress or issues to field leadership.
• Verify work is being performed in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Participate in site walks to gain understanding of project execution.
• Document field conditions, issues, and completed work.
• Support implementation of established field processes and procedures.
• Assist with manpower tracking and daily reporting.
• Develop and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules with trade partners.
• Partner with Project Managers to maintain detailed project schedules.
• Monitor critical path activities and long-lead items.
• Create pull planning and phase planning sessions.
• Monitor schedule performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate deliveries, material staging, and site access.
• Track progress of scheduled activities and communicate delays or conflicts to project leadership.
• Assist in coordinating daily trade partner activities to support planned sequencing and workflow.
• Assist with communication and coordination with trade partners and vendors.
• Attend coordination and progress meetings and document key takeaways.
• Support project execution from mobilization through closeout.
• Track trade partner work progress and report performance concerns.
• Support documentation for change orders and field directives.
• Manage quality control process to ensure inspections are successful.
• Follow all company safety policies and jobsite requirements.
• Assist in conducting safety walks and identifying potential hazards.
• Promote a safety-first mindset in daily activities.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and take direction from field leadership.
• Support team coordination and communication efforts.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Support collection of project data, photos, and updates for internal use.

Skills

Commercial interior construction

Chicago projects experience

Procore

Microsoft Projects

Outbuild

OSHA 30

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Projects

Outbuild

Job description

Job Description This role supports field operations by assisting in the day-to-day execution of construction projects under the direction of senior field leadership. The Superintendent I is responsible for coordinating site activities, tracking progress, and ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project plans and quality standards. This role requires a strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to learning, and the ability to contribute to a well-organized, safe, and collaborative jobsite environment while building foundational leadership and construction management skills.

Job Title: Superintendent I - Construction Job Description This role supports field operations by assisting in the day-to-day execution of construction projects under the direction of senior field leadership. The Superintendent I is responsible for coordinating site activities, tracking progress, and ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project plans and quality standards. This role requires a strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to learning, and the ability to contribute to a well-organized, safe, and collaborative jobsite environment while building foundational leadership and construction management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily field operations under the direction of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
• Support tracking of daily work activities and production progress.
• Maintain site organization, cleanliness, and basic safety standards.
• Observe trade activities and report progress or issues to field leadership.
• Verify work is being performed in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Participate in site walks to gain understanding of project execution.
• Document field conditions, issues, and completed work.
• Support implementation of established field processes and procedures.
• Assist with manpower tracking and daily reporting.
• Develop and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules with trade partners.
• Partner with Project Managers to maintain detailed project schedules.
• Monitor critical path activities and long-lead items.
• Create pull planning and phase planning sessions.
• Monitor schedule performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate deliveries, material staging, and site access.
• Track progress of scheduled activities and communicate delays or conflicts to project leadership.
• Assist in coordinating daily trade partner activities to support planned sequencing and workflow.
• Assist with communication and coordination with trade partners and vendors.
• Attend coordination and progress meetings and document key takeaways.
• Support project execution from mobilization through closeout.
• Track trade partner work progress and report performance concerns.
• Support documentation for change orders and field directives.
• Manage quality control process to ensure inspections are successful.
• Follow all company safety policies and jobsite requirements.
• Assist in conducting safety walks and identifying potential hazards.
• Promote a safety-first mindset in daily activities.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and take direction from field leadership.
• Support team coordination and communication efforts.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Support collection of project data, photos, and updates for internal use.

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of experience in commercial interior construction (5-8 years if exceptionally strong).
• 3+ years of experience in Chicago commercial interior projects.
• Experience with Procore, Microsoft Projects, and Outbuild.
• OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with projects ranging from $1M to $10M+.
• Ability to represent the company professionally to clients, especially for senior roles.

Work Environment

On-site work on commercial interior projects in downtown Chicago, primarily in workplace settings but also including restaurant and retail projects. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 6am to 2pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $160000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Gold PPO Health Insurance 401k Plan Unlimited Flex PTO Commuter Benefits, Paid Family Leave Professional Development Volunteer Time Off

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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