Superintendent I: Traveling

leopardo; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Vision Program

401k + matching plan

Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Leopardo is seeking a Superintendent I to oversee day-to-day field operations on travel projects. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage quality plans, and ensure safety and schedule adherence.

This role emphasizes client and team collaboration across project phases. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of supervisory construction experience, plus proficiency with PlanGrid and other tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in construction.
• Understanding of scheduling, cost control, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily subcontractor, foremen, and self-perform activities.
• Initiate a project quality plan and monitor work quality.
• Verify field conditions via daily jobsite walkthroughs and safety talks.
• Monitor master schedule, create two-week look ahead, track critical dates.
• Coordinate pre-construction, weekly, and post-construction meetings.
• Review construction documents and maintain on-site plans.
• Generate pre-punch and punch lists and assign responsibilities.
• Build relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subs.
• Promote Leopardo through presenting new projects.
• Assist in recruiting and training efforts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coordination

Client relationships

Recruiting & training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering/architecture or related field

Equivalent training and experience

Tools

Asta

Raken

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Job description

The Leopardo team is growing and looking for a Superintendent I to grow with us as a Traveler!

Summary:

As a Superintendent I, you will have the opportunity to run day-to-day field operations as you plan, direct, and coordinate designated project activities. This includes subcontractor/vendor coordination activities and quality control.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily subcontractor, foremen, and self-perform activities
• Initiate a project quality plan to monitor initiatives, document associated observations and ensure compliance to work quality standards
• Verify field conditions by conducting daily jobsite walkthroughs in addition to daily safe work plans and toolbox talks
• Monitor the detailed master schedule, create two-week look ahead, and track critical dates of all activities affecting the project completion
• Coordinate and participate in pre-construction, weekly, and post-construction meetings
• Review construction documents, maintain on-site and in PlanGrid
• Generate pre-punch and punch lists, determine responsible subcontractors and ensure timely completion
• Build and nurture relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors
• Actively promote Leopardo through participation in presenting new projects
• Assist in recruiting and training efforts

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in construction, engineering, architecture or related fields preferred and/or equivalent training and experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience as a construction Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent and a clear understanding of the business side of construction
• Comprehensive understanding of all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling and cost control
• Competency in construction technologies such as: scheduling software (Asta), daily reporting (Raken), Bluebeam, PlanGrid. Ability to read and understand blueprints

Supervisory Requirements:

A Superintendent I is responsible for managing the project.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

OSHA 30 Hour certification and First Aid/CPR certification are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Vision Program
• Short term/long term disability
• 401k + matching plan
• Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
• Identify theft protection
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long term care, group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Leopardo considers many factors when determining actual salary including experience, education, unique skillsets, abilities, market, geography and business needs. Target base salary range: $100-120k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus and vehicle allowance. Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages.

Why Leopardo?

Leopardo is one of the nation’s largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered “best in class” by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades, Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.