Project Superintendent Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

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. If you are a dedicated construction professional who is motivated to succeed and has a commitment to quality, we have immediate openings.

COMPENSATION

- A full-time position with ICI provides team members with a dedicated mentor to facilitate career growth and development, a competitive and generous compensation and benefits package including medical, vision, dental and life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, flexible spending accounts, an innovative wellness program, paid vacations and holidays, and a matching 401(k) plan.
- Knowing that our employees are our greatest asset, ICI regularly invests in the professional development of our team. Continually voted one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, this family-owned business is dedicated to work-life balance and committed to employee enrichment.
- Firm leadership values the contributions of our team members and understands that employee job satisfaction ultimately leads to a strong team and work product. Our team aims to create more than a structure; we strive to build long-term relationships with both our employees and our clients.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Some of the specific responsibilities of a Project Superintendent include:
- Working as a core member of a dedicated ICI Team.
- Communicating professionally and effectively with clients, architects, engineers, design partners, subcontractors, trades and internal team members.
- Managing the day to day activities of complicated project sites in the retail, restaurant and auto markets and ensuring top-quality results through effective management of resources and the construction process.
- Maintaining a safe work site by implementing good housekeeping regulations and safety requirements, enforcing safe work habits and observing OSHA and any state-level agencies' regulations.
- Overseeing and Inspecting work in progress against designs, plans, specifications, subcontracts/scopes, shop drawings and overall craftsmanship.
- Reducing project risk by reliably documenting and managing jobsite details, reporting on daily progress, conducting weekly site meetings and inspections, developing six-week look ahead schedules and managing the overall schedule.
- Maintain client relationships by meeting and managing client expectations, professionally addressing any concern or escalating issues as appropriate.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Desired Skills and Experience:
- Preferably at least 5 Years Supervision Construction experience at a GC / CM firm.
- Solid, professional, communication skills.
- Ability to produce innovative solutions to complex challenges.
- Results-driven ability to effectively manage and follow-up on multiple priorities.
- Computer skills should include: Windows PC, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Windows File Management.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proven supervision and management skills to motivate/manage people and teams.
- Procore Experience / Certification a Plus.

Certifications, Licenses & Registration

- Walmart Safety, Employment, Waste, Stormwater Compliance Certification, or ability to obtain.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- OSHA 30 Hour Certification or an ability to obtain.

Physical Requirements

- Position requires walking on rough/uneven terrain, frequent pushing/pulling/carrying of equipment/objects/debris of varying and often awkward sizes, shapes, and weights, including bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing on the job site.
- Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods. Climbing multiple flights of stairs and ladders repeatedly.
- Occasionally may lift to 50 lbs.