Superintendent Jobs in Chicago, IL

About Us

Founded in 2019, Centre Construction Group (CCG) of Chicago, Illinois is one of the nation’s most trusted and accomplished construction firms, offering a full-range of construction services including preconstruction, general contracting, and construction management. Family-owned and operated, CCG projects range from complex new construction and multi-phased renovation to sensitive historic restoration in nearly every building market. The attributes that set CCG apart are an unwavering commitment to client service, technical expertise, and strong relationships with the trade partner community.

Job Summary

The Field Superintendent supervises field construction projects and ensures the work is completed on schedule, within budget, and quality meets or exceeds customer expectations. The Field Superintendent manages all trades and daily activities related to the project. The Superintendent engages and communicates effectively with design professionals, consultants and customers and effectively directs all subcontractors and other construction personnel in planning, coordinating, and safely executing work within the scope of the contract, budget and schedule.

Job Responsibilities

Pre-Construction

• Review and understand the contract requirements to the Owner, drawings, specifications, subcontractor scopes of work, and other documents to establish the scope of work
• Execute project start-up tasks including:
• Complete job set up checklist and coordinate with Project Manager (PM) and Project Engineer (PE) to procure items necessary based on project specifics
• Document existing conditions or issues prior to any deliveries or work commencing
• Complete site logistics plan to identify job office location, barriers, fencing, signage, dumpster locations, material storage, a path of entrance and egress from site, designated smoking areas, etc.
• Engage local municipality to fully understand inspection and certificate of occupancy process
• Orchestrate a plan from the beginning of construction to completion of the project including accurately coordinating project construction activities for scheduling purposes

Planning and Execution

• Advise the Project Manager of circumstances and issues that will have a significant impact on the project schedule
• Work with Project Team, track job progress and job costs (Time and Material work)
• Document issues and problems that have developed along with identification of the person(s) responsible for their resolution
• Daily Job site Progress Reporting:
• Ensure logs are completed accurately along with daily progress photos
• Verify the accuracy of drawing plan measurements of floors, walls, ceilings, etc.
• Identify discrepancies and take corrective action with the project team

Collaboration

• Establish effective working relationships with Owner, Owner’s Rep, Building Manager, Building Engineer, foremen, and subcontractors
• Chair weekly project construction meetings and discuss weekly work plans with subcontractors
• Meet daily with subcontractors to ensure daily schedule and tasks are understood

Safety

• Ensure that site is clean and organized
• Continually enforce safety policies and procedures to include PPE, fall enforcement, etc.
• Actively enforce all building regulations regarding noise, use of elevators, security, and tenant safety
• Maintain construction barriers (security, construction, dust, etc.)
• Perform daily walk-offs if required by Client

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years project supervision experience in commercial, restaurant, retail, healthcare, and/or industrial construction environments
• Extensive knowledge of scheduling cost control, and safety procedures
• Ability to travel as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore, Smartsheets

Preferred:

• OSHA 30 Hour Certification

Compensation:

Base pay for this role begins at $115,000/year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement plan with match
• Bonus eligibility

Scheduling and Work Location:

• Standard schedule is on-site, Monday- Friday: 40-50 hours/week
• Occasional weekends as required
• Must be able to commute as required to various job-site locations

Pay: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person