Union Construction Superintendent

IHC Construction Companies LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union health, welfare & pension funds

Job summary

IHC Construction Companies, LLC is seeking an experienced Union Construction Superintendent for immediate employment in the Chicago area. The role involves leading heavy civil projects, directing field personnel, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The candidate should have 5+ years of superintendent experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and a solid grasp of drawings, specs, and regulatory standards. Competitive benefits and union-friendly environment offered.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Superintendent – 5 years (preferred).
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of project drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with regulatory construction standards.
• Ability to lead craft labor and subcontractors to complete projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Perform work on Heavy Civil projects.
• Direct all field personnel to achieve project completion on schedule and within budget.
• Overall management of daily operation of construction projects.
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality regulations are followed.
• Create and manage project schedule.
• Monitor budgets and control costs.
• Communicate project progress with clients and project managers.
• Coordinate subcontractors and construction site organization.
• Order materials and schedule inspections as necessary.
• Recruit and train new employees.
• Prepare daily reports and timecards.

Skills

Union experience as Superintendent

Strong communication

Leadership

Reading drawings & specs

Budget & schedule management

Job description

IHC Construction Companies, LLC, one of Chicagoland's longest established construction firms and an ENR Top 400 Contractor Nationally, with expanding operations in the Southeast. IHC employs a team of dedicated construction professionals with a broad depth of industry knowledge and expertise.

IHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

If you are an EXPERIENCED UNION CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT seeking IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT please submit your application (and resume if available).

Responsibilities

• Perform work on Heavy Civil projects
• Direct all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications
• Overall management of daily operation of construction projects
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality regulations are followed
• Create and manage project schedule
• Monitor budgets and control cost
• Communicate project progress with clients and project managers
• Coordinate subcontractors and construction site organization
• Order material and schedule inspections as necessary throughout the process
• Effectively recruit and train new employees
• Prepare daily reports and timecards

Skills/Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Superintendent – 5 years (preferred)
• Good communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent knowledge of project drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with regulatory construction standards
• Ability to lead craft labor and subcontractors to effectively complete projects on time and within budget.

Benefits

Per union employee local Health Welfare and Pension Funds.

IHC has a comprehensive program to fulfill its State & Federal requirements to provide a drug‑free work environment. All candidates must be willing to submit to pre‑employment drug test and participate in IHC's ongoing random drug testing program.