Project Superintendent Jobs in Illinois
Project Superintendent jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in commercial construction, infrastructure, and residential development at levels ranging from assistant superintendent to senior superintendent overseeing multi-million-dollar projects. Chicago, Schaumburg, and Rockford are the largest hiring markets, anchored by major contractors and developers including Turner Construction, Pepper Construction, and Power Construction. The most in-demand specialties are ground-up commercial builds, public infrastructure, and large-scale multifamily residential. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
The primary function of the Project Superintendent is to control all field activities related to a project including all on-site field administration, supervision and technical management of all construction operations. This role will require the supervision and mentoring of the Assistant Project Superintendent(s), Field Engineer(s), and laborers. Also required will be the supervision and technical management of all daily construction operations, oversight and management of all subcontractors, owner vendors and other construction related personnel.
Key Responsibilities
The duties, responsibilities and attributes of the Project Superintendent include, but are not limited to:
Technical Skills
- Capable of being successful supervising a project with a project budget range of $5M - $60M, under various delivery methods, diversity in market sectors and varying complexities
- Assist the Senior Project Superintendent or other assigned supervisors(s) when part of a large project team
- Develop, maintain and enforce a project specific site logistics plan and temporary facilities
- Develop, maintain and enforce a project specific site safety programs
- Coordinate and manage all material deliveries and subcontracts
- Assist the Project Manager in the development of all subcontractor specific scopes of work, which will be an exhibit to their subcontract
- Provides input to the Project Manager on field activities that have cost impacts in the field. Follows WEO procedures for documenting all change order and back charge related work
- Develop, maintain and enforce the overall baseline schedule and weekly 8-week look ahead project specific schedules
- Implementation and management of all SWPPP measures and documentation
- Obtain and maintain QSP certification, if required by the specific project you are overseeing
- Possess knowledge of all documents associated with the project including plans, specifications, prime contract, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings and submittals
- Reads and understands subcontracts and the associated exhibits. Has the ability to enforce contractual obligations in the field
- Stays up to date on changes to documents throughout the project and ensures proper implementation in the field
- Provide technical assistance to all members of the project team
- Coordinate all field inspections and testing
- Assist in providing pertinent field information that could affect the Monthly Reconciliation Report accuracy and forecasts
- Develop, implement, and enforce the project-specific quality control program to include all subcontractors
- Prepare and maintain the projects P6 baseline schedule and all subsequent monthly updates
- Insert schedule delays / fragnets into master P6 schedule contemporaneously to properly document delays
- Timeliness of schedules being updated to prior meetings, i.e. OAC and Subcontractor meetings
- Monitor all job site control reporting measures
- Video record / document all existing project conditions prior to any construction on site
- Oversee, ensure staff are completing weekly progress photos to be properly labeled and filed on Box.Com
- Oversee, ensure staff are completing and preparing meeting minutes for all weekly subcontractor meetings, pre-installation meetings, safety meetings, etc.
- Create and issue all project specific Incident Reports
- Schedule and chair all JHA related meetings. Utilize the WEO safety department when applicable
- Oversee and manage the daily coordination of all daily subcontractor activities
- Document all actions dealing with actual or possible claims / legal action
- Ensure that all requirements of insurance, labor relations, and EEO are adhered to
- Oversight and supervision of all WEO employed or 3rd party provided laborers
- Prepare and submit weekly time sheets pertaining to WEO specific labor force
- Assist the Project Manager in the development of the General Conditions budget
- Understands and enforces WEO and Cal-OSHA safety standards
- Collects man counts and daily reports for each subcontractor on site. Writes concise, comprehensive descriptions of each day’s work performed on site in WEO daily report
- Create and manage completion and punch lists and ensure the timely completion of all punch lists and completion lists items
- Responsible for mentoring of field staff and conducting annual performance reviews
- Mentor, develop skills and career paths of the Field Engineers and Assistant Project Superintendents
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Personal Attributes
- Effective written and verbal language communication skills
- Effective time management and organization skills
- Takes initiative, strives for increased responsibility and has a desire to learn
- Shows emotional maturity, punctuality and dependability Interpersonal Skills
- Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all (client, design professionals, various WEO departments, WEO project team, inspectors, and subcontractors)
- Motivate and build teamwork/morale in the project team
- Mentor, coach and train as necessary to help subordinates achieve their career objectives
- Promote WEO Corporate Values with the project team, client and subcontractors
- Show alignment with and promotes WEO Corporate Values
Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience in a related field or 5-10 minimum years of relevant project field experience, as a Field Engineer and Assistant Project Superintendent or equivalent
Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
First Aid and CPR certified
Benefits
- 100% ESOP
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- PTO/Sick
- 100% Life Insurance
- 401(K) with Match
- Student Debt Program
Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.
These are considered the core responsibilities of the position. Employees are encouraged to reach beyond their current responsibilities in an effort to foster professional growth, but only as they are able to remain accountable for their core responsibilities.
Equal Employment:
About W.E. O'Neil Construction
W.E. O'Neil Construction has seen steady growth since its founding in 1925 in Chicago by the O'Neil family. Now 100% employee-owned (ESOP), we embrace people as our number one asset.
Our award-winning teams are recognized as industry leaders. Our longevity can be attributed to our excellent staff of professionals, our integrity, our commitment to customer satisfaction, and our ability to embrace technology. Our combination of the financial strength of a large national contractor and the responsiveness of a small company brings the best of both worlds to our clients.
Our experience covers virtually every commercial market sector using a broad range of project delivery methods including design-build, design assist, construction management at risk and lump sum bid.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project superintendent jobs across Illinois.
- Active OSHA 30-hour certification recognized for Illinois commercial construction sites
- Five or more years of field superintendent experience on comparable project types
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and site safety simultaneously
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore or Primavera P6
- Strong working knowledge of Illinois building codes and local inspection requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
Project Superintendent Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project superintendent in Illinois?
Most project superintendents in Illinois enter through a combination of field experience and formal construction education rather than a single state-issued license. Employers typically look for candidates who have completed a degree or certificate program in construction management from an Illinois institution such as Illinois Institute of Technology or Southern Illinois University Carbondale, paired with years of field experience. Holding a current OSHA 30-hour card is a near-universal expectation on Illinois commercial job sites.
How much do project superintendents make in Illinois?
Project 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 project superintendents in Illinois?
Employers hiring project superintendents in Illinois right now include International Contractors, W.E. O'Neil Construction Company, and Stenstrom, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of large general contractors and development firms headquartered in or near Chicago means a wide range of project types and scales are available.
Which Illinois cities have the most project superintendent jobs?
Chicago, Oakbrook Terrace, and Itasca have the most project superintendent openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share by volume given its ongoing commercial, transit, and mixed-use development activity, while suburban markets like Schaumburg and Naperville reflect the steady pipeline of corporate campus and retail construction projects tied to major employers in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Are there remote project superintendent jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. The project superintendent role is fundamentally site-based, requiring daily presence to manage subcontractors, inspections, and safety compliance. About 0% of project superintendent openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve pre-construction planning, estimating review, or owner's representative work rather than active field supervision.
How can I get hired as a project superintendent in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as an assistant superintendent or field engineer with a general contractor that operates training programs for early-career candidates. Large Illinois contractors including Pepper Construction and Clayco hire assistant superintendents directly out of construction management programs and develop them through structured mentorship. A completed OSHA 30-hour course and hands-on internship experience with an Illinois contractor significantly strengthens a first application.
Where can I find and apply to project superintendent jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to project superintendent jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience level, preferred region of Illinois, and project type, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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