Traveling Senior Superintendent — Field Leader on Complex Projects

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Travel benefits

Job summary

Power Construction seeks an experienced on-site Superintendent to provide overall field supervision and technical management on construction projects. You will ensure client satisfaction, control planning, and coordinate with Project Managers during planning and buyout.

The role requires 8–20 years of construction management and the ability to travel up to 100%, with strong knowledge of construction methods and cost control schedules.

Qualifications

• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Strong communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential.
• Ability to travel up to 100% with return home approximately every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is built per design, budget, and schedule.
• Administer on-site safety program.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site functions and staff (engineering, material control, etc.).
• Develop and manage project schedules.
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractors and ensure overall contractual performance.
• Oversee self-performed trades (IMP, floor insulation, carpentry, etc.).
• Provide technical assistance and interpret drawings; recommend construction methods and equipment.
• Maintain tight quality control and ensure adherence to procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field

Job description

Power Construction seeks an experienced on-site Superintendent to provide overall field supervision and technical management on construction projects. You will ensure client satisfaction, control planning, and coordinate with Project Managers during planning and buyout.

The role requires 8–20 years of construction management and the ability to travel up to 100%, with strong knowledge of construction methods and cost control schedules.