Construction Superintendent Jobs in Illinois
Construction Superintendent jobs in Illinois are actively in demand, with consistent openings in commercial, residential, and infrastructure construction with roles ranging from entry-level assistant superintendent to senior project superintendent overseeing complex builds. Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria are the primary hiring hubs, and large contractors like Skanska, Clayco, and Power Construction maintain significant Illinois operations that generate steady openings. Commercial ground-up builds, industrial facility construction, and public infrastructure are the most sought-after specialties for superintendents across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are seeking an Assistant Construction Site Superintendent to support field operations on assigned solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. This role assists with safety, quality, scheduling, crew coordination, and documentation from site preparation through installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout. The Assistant coordinates assigned work with field crews, subcontractors, Project Managers, Safety, and Quality to support safe, efficient construction within the project schedule and budget.
Salary
The salary range for this role is $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 USD, salary commensurate with education and experience. An Annual Bonus Target representing 5% of your annual base salary/annual wages is paid based on meeting both organizational and individual targets
Major Responsibilities of Position
Safety Compliance and Risk Mitigation
- Make safety the primary consideration in every decision. Safety takes priority over schedule and budget. Stop unsafe work and promptly notify the Superintendent and Safety team.
- Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local health and safety requirements, project safety plans, and Harvest Solar standards. Promptly report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
- Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) before work begins, when conditions change, and when personnel join a task. Coordinate JHA reviews between crews during simultaneous operations, including excavation, equipment movement, lifting, and electrical work.
- Help maintain the cleanliness, organization, and proper condition of assigned vehicles, connexes, material storage areas, and the job site.
- Assist the Superintendent and Safety team with implementing site-specific safety plans, electrical safety controls, and emergency procedures.
- Post and maintain required site signage, barriers, and access controls as assigned.
- Verify current dig tickets and utility markings before applicable work; report discrepancies to the Superintendent.
- Assist qualified personnel with SWPPP inspections, documentation, and maintenance of best management practices as assigned.
- Daily: Assist with site safety walk-arounds; verify personnel sign-in, equipment inspections, and JHA reviews; report deficiencies. Coordinate required trench inspections with designated competent personnel before entry.
- Weekly: Participate in subcontractor meetings and toolbox talks; support required SWPPP inspections and follow-up after storm events.
- As Needed: Assist with site orientations, document safety observations, and follow up on corrective actions with the Superintendent and Safety team.
Quality Control and Technical Oversight
- Review drawings, diagrams, manufacturer instructions, and technical specifications for assigned solar work. Identify discrepancies and route questions to the Superintendent and Project Manager through the RFI process.
- Assist the Quality Department and Superintendent with the Quality Plan and required inspections for civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical work.
- Assist with scheduling third-party testing and inspections; confirm assigned work is ready and documentation is available.
- Track observations, deficiencies, and punch list items; coordinate assigned corrective work and verify completion with the responsible team.
- Complete and maintain assigned Procore inspections, photographs, and quality records throughout construction.
- Verify assigned installation work follows approved plans and manufacturer requirements for foundations, racking, modules, inverters, and electrical systems.
- Assist with constructability reviews and commissioning readiness; escalate field conflicts and proposed changes for review before implementation.
Field Leadership and Crew Management
- Support the Superintendent in coordinating on-site employees, subcontractors, and other workers within assigned work areas.
- Coordinate assigned activities across civil site preparation, foundations, racking and module installation, electrical installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Participate in daily toolbox talks and assist with Plan of the Day meetings to communicate work assignments, constraints, and progress.
- Participate in site meetings with subcontractors and trade leads; document and follow up on assigned action items.
- Assist with field crew supervision and coordination as delegated, including:
- Coach field personnel on safe work practices, installation requirements, and company procedures.
- Help foremen obtain current drawings, materials, tools, equipment, and information needed to perform assigned work.
- Provide observations on crew performance and training needs to the Superintendent; assist with evaluations as requested.
- Recommend improvements to field processes and communicate crew concerns to support continuous development.
Scheduling and Project Coordination
- Assist with equipment placement, temporary power, laydown and staging areas, site access, and safe material offloading.
- Coordinate assigned deliveries and material needs with the Superintendent, Project Manager, procurement personnel, and subcontractors.
- Track assigned labor, equipment, material usage, and installation quantities; report shortages, productivity concerns, damage, and potential cost impacts.
- Assist with maintaining the project and three-week look-ahead schedules. Track assigned activities, identify constraints, and report progress to the Superintendent.
- Prepare RFI information and supporting field details for review; communicate approved responses to affected crews.
- Support preconstruction planning, procurement tracking, delivery verification, and construction sequencing for assigned solar EPC scopes.
Documentation and Client Communication
- Prepare daily and weekly field report information, including installation quantities, crew hours, equipment use, weather delays, and progress photographs.
- Communicate field progress, concerns, and constraints to the Superintendent and Project Manager; assist with client and landowner coordination as directed.
- Follow established RFI processes and collect field redlines, test records, and as-built information for project closeout.
- Maintain assigned SWPPP records, delivery and receiving records, RFIs, JHAs, daily sign-in sheets, and related project documentation.
- Track material availability, inspection needs, and punch list completion to support commissioning, turnover, and the project schedule.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Personal Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes):
- Working knowledge of solar construction sequencing, field coordination, crew training, and company policies.
- Ability to maintain a safe, organized, and productive job site.
- Support customer service, project delivery, and satisfaction through timely follow-through and professional communication.
- Promote field crew morale, productivity, cooperation, and teamwork.
- Exercise sound judgment, report problems promptly, and follow through on assigned corrective actions.
- Ability to preserve company confidentiality and reputation.
- Ability to represent the company professionally at all times
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and cooperative working relationships with all employees.
- Ability to complete assigned duties with appropriate initiative, sound planning, and guidance from the Superintendent.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide sufficiently to figure normal calculations.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and manufacturer instructions for solar EPC work.
- Ability to anticipate changes in field conditions, recognize work conflicts, and communicate impacts to the Superintendent.
- Maintain organized field records and effective communication with crews and company personnel, including use of Procore and common office software.
- Ability to address routine crew concerns professionally and escalate personnel or subcontractor issues to the Superintendent.
- Consistently display the ability to recognize and manage priorities.
- Show initiative in taking on additional duties and responsibilities as schedule allows.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Ability to talk and hear.
- Ability to climb stairs and/or ladders.
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to tolerate the above requirements for a minimum of 10 to 12 hours daily.
Work Environment
- Commercial Construction Setting 90-100% of the time: Job Site terrain and outdoor work with exposure to weather fluctuations in addition to construction site hazards.
- Travel Required 90-100% of the time: Position supports job site activities therefore daily and overnight travel is required. Hotel and transportations costs are covered. Additionally, food per diem is paid for overnight stays.
- Shop Environment 10% of the time: Position supports shop activities therefore, exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud and sudden noises, hot/humid and cold conditions.
- Project may require extended work hours and workdays, up to 12 hours per day.
Educational and Certification Background
- High school diploma or GED - Required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field -Preferred
- Valid State Driver’s License - Required
- 2-4 years of construction experience, including solar installation or EPC field work; prior lead or foreman experience - Preferred
- OSHA Certification, i.e., OSHA 30, etc. - Preferred
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - Preferred
- NABCEP Certification - Preferred
Benefit Offerings
Harvest Solar employees are eligible for the following benefits programs:
Immediately after Hire:
- Nine Paid Holidays per Year. Including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve.
- Paid Vacation: Vacation time is accrued each week at a rate of 1.5384 to achieve 80 hours in the calendar year. Unused vacation can be paid out and/or up to 40 unused hours can be rolled over at year end.
- The First of the Month after the Date of Hire:
Benefit premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage (i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family).
Health Insurance.
- Option 1: Priority Health POS, HSA 2000 Plan
- Members can seek care from in-network and out-of-network providers (Cigna Provider Network).
- HSA compatible health plan. An HSA is a tax-deductible savings account used in conjunction with the health plan. Contribution limits are determined by the IRS. Harvest Solar will make the following weekly deposit into your HSA account based on the coverage options: Associate: $10.64; Associate & Spouse: $27.25; Associate & Child(ren): $21.65; Family: $37.55
- Option 2: Priority Health, Traditional POS 1000 Plan
- Members can seek care from in-network and out-of-network providers (Cigna Provider Network).
- Preventive care covered 100% when received in-network.
- Not an HSA compatible health plan.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance:
- Group Life Insurance: $50,000.00 of group life insurance, with an Accident Death clause. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar
- Group Short Term Disability: 60% of your earnings, with a $1,000.00 weekly maximum, are available for injury or illness after a seven-day waiting period. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar.
- Voluntary Supplemental Programs: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity are available at the associate’s expense. Plans are organized through Allstate and premiums are paid through payroll deduction.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 Hours are available each year on January 1. PTO Is available to assist you in managing your time off work for personal appointments. PTO does not rollover, nor is it paid out at the end of the year, unused PTO is forfeited. In the first year of employment available hours are prorated based on your date of hire.
- Harvest Solar 401k Plan: Associates are auto enrolled at a 3% deferral rate.
- Once enrolled, the associate may make changes that include:
- Increasing the Deferral Rate to the Applicable IRS Limits: A company match is available. When the associate defers 3%, Harvest Solar matches 3%. When the associate defers 4%, Harvest Solar matches the first 3.5%. When the associate defers 5%, Harvest Solar matches the first 4%.
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction superintendent jobs across Illinois.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification is required or strongly preferred by most Illinois employers
- Five or more years of on-site construction supervision experience on commercial or industrial projects
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and budgets on concurrent project phases
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera P6
- Working knowledge of Illinois building codes, local inspection processes, and permit requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
Construction Superintendent Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction superintendent in Illinois?
The most direct path is combining field experience with recognized credentials, since Illinois does not require a state-issued license specifically for construction superintendents. Employers typically expect several years of hands-on construction experience progressing from laborer or foreman roles, complemented by an OSHA 30-Hour certification. A degree or certificate in construction management from an Illinois institution like Illinois State University or the College of DuPage strengthens candidacy considerably for larger commercial contractors.
How much do construction superintendents make in Illinois?
Construction superintendents in Illinois earn a median of about $109,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,170 for the lowest 10% to over $172,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire construction superintendents in Illinois?
Employers hiring construction superintendents in Illinois right now include ARCO Companies, Path Construction, and ARCO a Family of Construction Companies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's deep commercial and industrial construction sector means both large national contractors and regional firms headquartered in the Chicago metro maintain ongoing superintendent pipelines throughout the year.
Which Illinois cities have the most construction superintendent jobs?
Chicago, Rockford, and Oakbrook Terrace have the most construction superintendent openings in Illinois. Chicago's scale as a major commercial and mixed-use development market drives the largest share of postings, while Rockford and Peoria attract openings tied to industrial facility construction, infrastructure projects, and the regional contractors headquartered in those areas.
Are there remote construction superintendent jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of construction superintendent openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of the role. The portions of the work most compatible with remote arrangements are preconstruction planning, subcontractor coordination, and submittal review, though daily site presence is expected on active builds.
How can I get hired as a construction superintendent in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing an assistant superintendent or field engineer role with a mid-size Illinois commercial contractor, where you can gain site oversight experience under a senior superintendent. Large Illinois contractors like Leopardo Companies and Gilbane Building Company periodically bring on construction management graduates in junior field roles. Earning an OSHA 10-Hour certification and completing an internship or co-op through programs at Illinois State University or Wentworth Institute-affiliated programs gives candidates a measurable credential edge.
Where can I find and apply to construction superintendent jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to construction superintendent jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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