Superintendent - Municipal, Education, & Infrastructure

BEAR Construction Company; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BEAR Construction is seeking a Municipal, Education, & Infrastructure Superintendent in Rolling Meadows, IL who will lead project teams, supervise trade workers, and maintain safety and quality on busy sites.

The role demands strong organization, effective communication, schedule development, budget control, and collaboration with engineers, subcontractors, and building management to deliver projects on time and within cost.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a construction superintendent or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of construction operations and processes; OSHA 30.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with mobile software.

Responsibilities

• Plan construction schedules, phasing, and lookaheads.
• Track progress and maintain the schedule.
• Purchase equipment and materials.
• Maintain stock levels and orders.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and order on site.
• Coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, and building management.
• Set performance goals and deadlines.
• Monitor progress and report to stakeholders.
• Manage project budget and profitability.
• Supervise field staff and allocate manpower.
• Plan inspections with local authorities.
• Resolve site issues and emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

MS Office

Time management

Communication

Safety awareness

OSHA 30

Education

Construction Management/Engineering degree

Trade school

Tools

Mobile software

Job description

Date Posted: 10/15/2026

Location: Rolling Meadows, IL

Salary Interval: Full-Time

Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00

Position Description

Position Overview

A Municipal, Education, & Infrastructure Superintendent will work closely with all project team members and supervise all trade employees. Our Superintendents must be highly organized, communicate effectively, work well with a team, and be able to complete projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan construction process by developing schedules, phasing and lookaheads
• Keeping track of project progress and maintaining schedule
• Purchasing equipment and materials
• Keep track of material stock and orders
• Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly
• Order the appropriate equipment and arrange for regular maintenance
• Communicating any field conflicts and notifying internal project team
• Keep any and all documentation up to date for internal and external project members
• Collaborate with the internal construction team, engineers, subcontractors, building management etc. to determine project needs
• Set performance goals and deadlines
• Monitor and report on project progress
• Adhere to estimated costs and ensure the project is on budget (and is profitable)
• Supervise field staff and provide constructive feedback
• Coordinate requests for appropriate manpower
• Plan inspections with local jurisdictional authority
• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a construction superintendent or in a similar role
• Field experience, trade school, or college degree (Construction Management/Engineering preferred)
• Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites
• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
• Understanding the importance of proper phase codes and assigning time
• Familiarity with mobile software
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to lead and inspire
• OSHA 30

Equal Opportunity Employer

BEAR Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.