Superintendent (Commercial Construction)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Life insurance

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. You will manage field operations, monitor schedules, and perform frequent onsite check-ins from our Downers Grove office.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of commercial ground-up experience, OSHA 30, and proficiency with Procore, MS Outlook, Excel and document management systems. Local travel is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial ground-up construction experience required.
• OSHA 30 Certification needed.
• Procore, MS Outlook, Excel, Word and Dropbox proficiency expected.
• Ability to interpret plans, specs and codes.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with plans, specs, site, codes and inspections.
• Coordinate and maintain construction schedules with subs and PMs.
• Ensure quality and safety standards on site.
• Lead meetings with subcontractors to coordinate activities.
• Manage material deliveries and look ahead schedules.
• Maintain daily logs, photos and progress reports.
• Handle closeouts and project paperwork.
• Attend required meetings for timely completion.

Skills

5+ years of commercial ground-up exp

OSHA 30 Certified

Procore

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Dropbox

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