Superintendent - Chicago, IL

Opus; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with matching

Student loan payback program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Birthday holiday

Community time off

Caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement

Licensures & memberships

Vehicle stipend

Phone stipend

Job summary

Opus is seeking a Superintendent for our Chicago, IL office who is willing to travel. You will plan and organize all field construction activities to finish safely, with quality, on schedule, and within budget, while upholding the company's reputation with clients and the community.

Join Opus to work with award-winning teams and contribute to projects that build communities while developing professionally in a growing, industry-leading organization.

Qualifications

• Experience and ability to lead field construction activities.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, budget, and schedule controls.

Responsibilities

• Safety first: monitor, enforce, and maintain job safety for construction projects.
• Oversee all phases of construction work at the project site and ensure adherence to schedule.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and ensure proper sequencing of work.
• Ensure permits, inspections, and local compliance are completed on time.
• Prepare progress reports and communicate updates to Project Manager.

Job description

We are looking for a Superintendent for our Chicago, IL office who is willing to travel. The Superintendent is responsible for planning and organizing all field construction activities for a project, ensuring that it is finished safely, in a quality manner, on schedule, and within budget, while maintaining a positive company reputation with the client and community.

We build more than buildings. We are building greatness in both our projects and our people. The combination of our people, culture, and unique project delivery approach truly differentiates us – it is why our associates come here, and why they stay. Team Opus associates collaborate to advance our client goals, our communities, and their careers. At Opus, you have an unmatched opportunity with a growing, industry‑leading organization to learn and develop professionally, while having fun along the way. Our award‑winning teams are united by one mission and are driven to deliver impactful results.

We value our associates and the time they spend building more with us. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits aimed at supporting them in and out of the workplace, including:

• healthcare, dental and vision coverage
• a 401(k) plan and immediate company match
• astudent loan payback program
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• birthday holiday
• community time off
• caregiver leave
• tuition reimbursement
• paid licensures and professional memberships
• vehicle and phone stipend
• The annual salary for this position is $95,000 – $142,000 depending on qualifications and experience. We are committed to providing fair and competitive pay practices and ensuring compliance with all applicable pay transparency regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety First:

• Monitor, enforce, and maintain job safety for construction project(s).
• Monitor subcontractors to ensure no one is allowed onsite without an Opus signed contract, insurance, and a safety plan.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety meetings and maintain proper records and reports.
• Participate in the identification and mitigation of potential safety hazards as construction work progresses.
• Assist with completion of safety surveys and checklists, as required.

Planning and Scheduling

• Study contract drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and quality assurance programs to fully understand design criteria.
• Provide recommendations regarding design details to ensure buildability of project.
• Contribute to the establishment of budgets and scheduling of construction activities during pre-construction meetings.
• Ensure that appropriate building permits are obtained.

Project Oversight

• Oversee and direct all phases of construction work at project jobsite.
• Monitor progress schedule and take action to ensure project proceeds on established schedule.
• Order construction materials according to project specifications.
• Schedule work activities of subcontractors to effectively sequence activities.
• Ensure building inspections are completed at the appropriate times.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with applicable municipal ordinances.
• Ensure proper and accurate job layout according to design drawings and specifications.
• Monitor job costs and take corrective action to ensure project completion within budget.
• Maintain positive relationships with surrounding areas of jobsite (residential, commercial, etc.).

Team Supervision

• Build and maintain positive relationships with all the team members.
  • Clearly and accurately delegate authority and responsibility to subordinates and co-workers.
• Create and maintain productive working relationships with subcontractors.
• Comply with and enforce all Opus company policies and procedures.
• Hold weekly jobsite meetings.

Quality Assurance

• Monitor construction activities and take corrective action as necessary to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ensure construction of the project conforms to plans and specifications to meet and/or exceed the expectations of client and/or tenants.
• Complete punch-lists and correct all punch-list related issues.
• Ensure occupancy permit is obtained before owners take occupancy.

General Administration

• Prepare progress reports that contain labor hours and in-place quantities.
• Generate back-up for owner change orders and process back-up for subcontractor back changes.
• Provide ongoing communication and project updates/changes to Project Manager.