Superintendent Jobs in Chicago, IL

OVERVIEW

Project Superintendent III will supervise construction job sites providing leadership to field staff and ensure successful completion of all trade work and adherence to safety standards. Project Superintendent will work closely with Project Manager to ensure timely and quality completion of the project.

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Management

• Review working drawings including architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, electrical and landscaping plans with respect to details, buildability, alternative methods, conflicts, and dimensions
• Review any project requirements from the client
• Project manuals, safety, traffic control, meetings, documentation, security, etc.

• To be discussed at the formal estimating / operations turn over meeting if feasible.
• Review project with and above with PM
• Initial site walk with PM

• Review the Building Specification to confirm material, subcontractor, and equipment criteria and identify potential project document conflict
• Review SOWs with PM before PM issues contract
• Produce three-week forecasts and weekly progress documents. Ensure photos are taken for project weekly
• Review three-week schedule with PM before it is sent out every Thursday before 3pm
• Weekly owner / client update report
• Review with project manager before it is sent on Fridays before 2pm

Subcontractor management

• Oversee an orderly system for maintaining project plans, communication, correspondence and subcontracts
• Set weekly on-site coordination / foreman meetings
• Document discussions about meetings

• Daily review of scopes and troubleshooting with subcontractors
• Job site cleanliness
• Subs responsibility to clean and superintendent's responsibility to enforce
• Document manpower
• Deficiencies, competency, effectiveness

• Set daily expectations and confirm completion of expectations
• Oversee quality
• Manage inspections

Maintain Procore documentation daily

• Daily journal
• Daily photos
• Minutes
• Daily manpower log
• Issues and delays
• RFI
• Initiation and tracking

Relationships

• Develop and Maintain a positive relationship with the client, focused on identifying the critical path necessary to meet the owner’s desired schedule.
• Attend OAC on site or via call
• Architect, Vendors, city officials, and clients
• Job Site and Job Site Safety
• Review, coordinate, and implement the safety measures and applicable company programs, including toolbox talks, for the project required to conform with OSHA standards and to ensure a safe workplace, maintain and enforce quality cleanliness standards on site.
• Conduct periodic project inspections with attention focused on owner’s concerns.
• Monitor project labor productivity and keep the company informed of any deviations from the original budgets.
• Review project construction documents and identify required material quantities. Monitor actual project material quantity requirements and keep the company informed of any deviations from the original budgets.
• Completely review, coordinate, and implement the quality assurance program developed for the project.
• Review approved project shop drawing and construction documents to coordinate between different disciplines the actual project layout and field conditions.
• Review project punch list and oversee completion of all project disciplines necessary to receive a certificate of occupancy.
• Maintain and manage the jobsite including trailer, signage, material staging, vehicle access, and temporary utility access.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of job building sequence and scheduling
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Proficient in reading drawings
• Strong sense of urgency
• Ability to solve problems in a timely manner
• Knowledge and working ability to complete job reporting on Procore or similar system
• Ability to coordinate all construction services and activities
• Relationship development and continuation with clients, facility owners, vendors, architects, engineers, designers, subcontractors, and corporate personnel
• Experience in ground-up, TI work, medical facilities, and high-end finishes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-8+ years of experience in construction, preferably in commercial and restaurant projects
• Design/build experience preferred. College education is a plus.
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods, etc.)
• Strong leadership/management skills and a proven record of building on schedule
• Ability to identify, investigate and quantity project problems and corresponding alternatives and consequences
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, and work productively with others and foster solid client relationships
• Proficient with project software (Procore or equivalent preferred)
• Ability to use a computer, the internet, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and email software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, and crawl into awkward spaces
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Will require off-hours work to accommodate clients depending on the job

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Competitive industry salary commensurate on experience

Company Home Depot Expense Card

Medical Insurance: 70/30 employer split starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days

Life/Dental/Vision: 100% employer covered starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days

40 Paid Sick Hours

80 Accrued Vacation Hours through the year

Paid Holidays

401K Match