Superintendent

O'Neil Building Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Neil Building Corporation seeks a seasoned Field Superintendent to oversee daily site operations, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on commercial interiors and related projects.

You will lead weekly meetings, coordinate with owners and design teams, develop schedules, review submittals, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong client relations across the Chicago area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction with a superintendent focus; strong project management and communications skills.
• Ability to read construction documents.
• Familiarity with regulatory construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of construction projects.
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality regulations are followed.
• Communicate project progress with clients and project managers.
• Manage subcontractors and construction site organization.
• Review contract requirements with Owner and project team to establish scope of work.
• Develop preliminary schedules for new estimates and projects.
• Create site logistics plans covering office location, barriers, signage, storage and access.
• Engage with local municipalities to understand inspection and occupancy processes.
• Participate in project proposals and walkthroughs for new work.
• Coordinate preconstruction activities, scheduling and enabling work as required.
• Manage startup procedures, subcontract reviews and safety/insurance coordination.
• Maintain weekly schedules and 4-week look-ahead plans with trade input.
• Interpret submittal information for field procedures and cost discussions.
• Diagnose field issues and communicate solutions through proper channels.
• Mentor junior staff and lead by example in a positive, proactive way.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Procore

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Education

OSHA 30 Hour Certification

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The ideal candidate will be comfortable overseeing the entire operation of the construction site and collaborating with the Project management Team. They should be able to determine and address any risk areas in order to maintain the safety of workers. This candidate should be experienced in communicating project milestones with clients and other parties, and be able to establish a timeline for completion.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of construction projects
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality regulations are followed
• Communicate project progress with clients and project managers
• Manage subcontractors and construction site organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction area - Construction Superintendent with strong project management and communications skills
• Ability to read construction documents
• Familiarity with regulatory construction standards

Required Skills

The Field Superintendent supervises field construction projects and ensures the work is completed on schedule, within budget, and quality meets or exceeds customer expectations. The Field Superintendent manages all trades and daily activities related to the project. The Superintendent engages and communicates effectively with design professionals, consultants and customers and effectively directs all subcontractors and other construction personnel in planning, coordinating, and safely executing work within the scope of the contract, budget and schedule.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The superintendent is a critical member of the team ensuring the success of our projects. Our superintendents are experts in their work, and are able to provide guidance through all stages of the construction process. See below for a sampling of expected duties and requirements:

• Review and understand the contract requirements to the Owner, drawings, specifications, subcontractor scopes of work, and other documents to establish the scope of work
• Development of preliminary schedules for new and upcoming estimates
• Complete site logistics plan to identify job office location, barriers, fencing, signage, dumpster locations, material storage, a path of entrance and egress from site, designated smoking areas, etc.
• Engage and develop relationships with local municipalities to fully understand inspection and certificate of occupancy process
• Participate in project proposal development, including participation in the bidding process for new work.
• Participate in walkthroughs for new projects as required.
• Engage in the preconstruction process for new projects, including coordination, reports, scheduling, and coordination of enabling work as required.
• Manage new project startup procedures, including subcontract reviews, preconstruction meetings, schedule development, and assisting with safety and insurance requirements
• Schedule management throughout the life cycle of the project, including weekly schedule updates distributed to all parties involved with construction. This includes developing, maintaining, and producing 4 week look ahead schedules that are thought-out, legible, and produced with trade partner input via Procore or Excel
• Understanding of the submittal process, and the ability to interpret submittal information as it relates to construction procedures
• Ability to diagnose issues in the field, and determine solutions through proper channels. This includes RFI writing, emails, and coordination meetings as required.
• Understanding basic cost structures and procedures within the project budget, and the ability to discuss new/additional costs with the project manager and company ownership in a professional manner
• Mentorship and teaching for young superintendents, project engineers, project managers, and other new members of our staff as required. The superintendent is a leader, and while not required to be a mentor, will take efforts to guide all team members in the right direction with a positive attitude

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS

The superintendent for O'Neil Building Corporation serves as the first line of communication between our organization and our clients and trade partners. The ideal candidate is a professional team member who is able to develop and maintain relationships with all three and is comfortable communicating site operation updates regularly. Below are a few key items that our superintendents are expected to perform:

• Establish effective working relationships with Owner, Owner’s Rep, Building Manager, Building Engineer, Subcontractor Representatives, Vendors, and Team Members
• Lead weekly project construction meetings and discuss weekly work plans with subcontractors, clients, and internal team members
• Meet daily with subcontractors to ensure daily schedule and tasks are understood

SAFETY

• Continually enforce safety policies and procedures required on site. This can include enforcement of PPE policies, safety inspections, leading weekly safety meetings, and jobsite cleanliness
• Actively enforce all building/campus regulations regarding noise, use of elevators, security, and tenant safety when required. An understanding and comprehension of these rules is required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years project supervision experience in commercial interiors, restaurant, retail, healthcare, and/or industrial new construction environments
• Knowledge of scheduling cost control, and safety procedures
• Ability to travel as needed around the Greater Chicago Area
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Microsoft Project/Procore
• Proficiency in professional communication and email writing
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification

Equal Opportunity Statement

O'Neil Building Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.