Superintendent (Commercial Construction)

rwedesignbuild; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401k with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

RWE Design Build in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Superintendent to lead our ground-up projects across the Chicagoland area. The role requires strong scheduling, site coordination and field leadership to ensure projects meet drawings, specs and safety standards.

Responsibilities include daily site oversight, coordinating with subcontractors, owners and architects, maintaining look-ahead schedules, documenting progress in Procore, and timely closeouts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial ground-up construction experience.
• Must be able to create initial project schedule and review weekly with subs and stakeholders.
• Strong technical, communication and computer skills including Procore, MS Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with plans, specs, site and local codes.
• Coordinate and maintain construction schedules to align with drawings and specs.
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout the project.
• Lead daily/weekly meetings with subcontractors to coordinate activities.
• Ensure material delivery aligns with the schedule.
• Maintain daily logs and progress reports in Procore.
• Attend job meetings and coordinate inspections and closeouts.

Skills

Construction management

Scheduling

Communication

Team leadership

Quality control

Education

OSHA 30 Certified

Tools

Procore

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Dropbox

Job description

Downers Grove, United States | Posted on 10/14/2026

RWE Design Build is looking for an experienced Commercial Construction Superintendent to lead our construction projects located throughout the Chicagoland area. This position requires the candidate to lead construction efforts and monitor the progression of schedules with frequent onsite check-ins at our office in Downers Grove, IL.

Responsibilities:

Become familiar with and understand plans, specifications, site, local codes, local officials and inspection procedures

Coordinate and maintain construction schedules to ensure projects are being completed according to drawings and specs

Ensures quality standards are being met throughout the project

Conduct meetings with subcontractor representatives of the project on a daily and/or weekly basis to schedule and coordinate construction activities

Ensure materials are delivered to construction sites according to construction schedules

Work with owners, owner’s reps, architects and subcontractors to resolve any conflicts that may arise and communicate any such conflicts immediately to the Project Manager

Create and maintain look ahead schedules for every project

Maintain daily logs, progress photographs and weekly reports in Procore

Complete and submit all paperwork as required

Attend job meetings and/or any other meetings as may be required for the successful and timely completion of the project(s)

Schedule and attend all required inspections

Compile and schedule punch list items for completion as well as coordinate project closeouts

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial ground-up construction experience as a CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
• MUST HAVE 5+ YEARS OF GROUND UP, COMMERCIAL EXPERIENCE
• Must currently create an initial schedule for the project and review weekly with sub-contractors, PMs, and all Stakeholders
• Must possess strong technical, communication and computer skills, including competency with Procore, MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Dropbox, and document management systems
• Knowledge of safety procedures, regulations and codes
• OSHA 30 Certified
• Local travel is required for this position
• An ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: ground-up construction, additions, interior remodels, design build, carpentry
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with company match
• PTO
• Paid holidays