Traveling Project Superintendent

International Contractors, Inc.; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

401(k) plan

Professional development investment

Work-life balance focus

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

401(k) plan matching

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a seasoned Traveling Construction Superintendent with at least 5 years of supervisory experience in construction. The role involves managing complex project sites, enforcing safety regulations, and ensuring high-quality outcomes through effective communication and innovative solutions. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and an array of benefits including health, dental, and tuition reimbursement. Ideal candidates must possess strong problem-solving skills and be able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of supervisory construction experience at a GC/CM firm required.
• Strong professional communication and task management skills essential.
• Ability to produce innovative solutions to complex challenges required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Experience with Windows Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Work as a core member of the ICI team.
• Communicate effectively with clients and project partners.
• Manage day-to-day activities of complex project sites.
• Enforce safety regulations and maintain a safe work site.
• Inspect work in progress and ensure quality results.
• Document jobsite details and manage project risks.
• Maintain client relationships and address issues professionally.

Skills

Supervisory construction experience

Professional communication skills

Innovative problem-solving

Task management

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Procore experience

People management

Procore experience

Tools

Procore

Job description

About ICI

ICI is seeking seasoned, experienced and driven Traveling Construction Superintendents with Commercial and Industrial Construction Experience. Specific experience with Walmart Supercenter and Distribution Center construction projects will be strongly considered a plus.

Join a winning team constantly seeking cutting‑edge approaches.

Career information: https://icibuilds.com/careers/

Benefits

• Full‑time position with dedicated mentor, competitive compensation, comprehensive health, vision, dental and life insurance, short and long‑term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, an innovative wellness program, paid vacations and holidays, and a matching 401(k) plan.
• Professional development investment, work‑life balance, and employee enrichment focus. ICI is continually voted one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

Responsibilities

• Work as a core member of a dedicated ICI team.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, architects, engineers, design partners, subcontractors, trades, and internal team members.
• Manage the day‑to‑day activities of complex project sites in the retail, restaurant, and auto markets, ensuring top‑quality results through effective resource and construction process management.
• Maintain a safe work site by enforcing good housekeeping regulations, safety requirements, OSHA and state‑level regulations, and encouraging safe work habits.
• Oversee and inspect work in progress against designs, plans, specifications, subcontracts, shop drawings, and overall craftsmanship.
• Reduce project risk by documenting and managing jobsite details, reporting daily progress, conducting weekly site meetings and inspections, developing six‑week look‑ahead schedules, and managing overall schedule.
• Maintain client relationships, meet and manage client expectations, and professionally address or escalate issues as appropriate.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Preferably at least 5 years of supervisory construction experience at a GC/CM firm.
• Solid professional communication skills.
• Ability to produce innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Results‑driven ability to manage and follow up on multiple priorities.
• Computer skills: Windows PC, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Windows file management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven supervision and management skills to motivate and manage people and teams.
• Procore experience or certification is a plus.

Certifications, Licenses & Registration

• Walmart safety, employment, waste, and stormwater compliance certification, or the ability to obtain them.
• Valid driver’s license.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification, or the ability to obtain it.

Physical Requirements

• Walk on rough/uneven terrain, frequently push/pull/​carry equipment or objects of varying sizes and weights, including bending, lifting, and climbing on the job site.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; climb multiple flights of stairs and ladders repeatedly.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lb.