Superintendent - Commercial Construction

The Burt Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Path to Senior Superintendent

Mentorship from senior builders

Collaborative culture

Job summary

The Burt Group is seeking an experienced Superintendent to manage field operations for commercial construction projects in Chicago. You will lead onsite teams, ensure safety and compliance, and maintain client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience, proficiency in construction scheduling, and communication skills essential for team coordination. The company promotes mentorship and offers a clear path to advancement within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of superintendent experience on commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling and planning.
• OSHA 30 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day field operations including subcontractor coordination and quality control.
• Run weekly subcontractor meetings and oversee inspections.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, property managers, and the design team.

Skills

Superintendent experience

Ability to read blueprints

Construction scheduling knowledge

Proficiency in Procore

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Project

Job description

We build fast, we build right, and we take care of our people! The Burt Group is looking for an experienced Superintendent to join a high-performing team where you’ll have ownership over your jobsite and a clear path to grow into a Senior Superintendent role.

This is a role for someone who leads from the front. You’ll be the driving force on the ground, keeping crews aligned, schedules on track, and jobsites running safely and efficiently from mobilization to punch list.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage all day-to-day field operations including subcontractor coordination, material deliveries, quality control, safety compliance, and daily logs.
• Run weekly subcontractor meetings, oversee inspections, and work closely with the Project Manager to keep schedules updated and milestones met.
• Be the face of The Burt Group on the jobsite, maintaining strong relationships with clients, property managers, neighboring tenants, and the design team.

Experience with civil work required

What we’re looking for

• 3–5 years of superintendent experience on commercial construction projects
• Ability to read blueprints and understand project cost analysis
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling and planning
• Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Project
• OSHA 30 certification required
• Excellent communicator who works well across all trades and project personnel

Why The Burt Group

• A clear path to Senior Superintendent and beyond
• Mentorship and learning directly from experienced senior builders and leaders
• Good energy, the kind of place where people genuinely enjoy showing up
• A one-team culture that is collaborative not political
• We show up for our clients and we show up for each other - that is how we operate

If you are ready to take ownership of your jobsite and grow with a team that invests in you, we would love to hear from you.