Area Superintendent I

AECOM•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Area Superintendent for an ongoing construction project at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. The role assists the project Superintendent and/or Project Manager with on-site administrative and technical management of construction projects. The Area Superintendent organizes and directs construction activities within an assigned area, which may cover a single area, multiple areas, or multiple disciplines, and ensures project safety compliance. The role may coordinate jobsite activities with client representatives and ensures operations meet design specifications and quality standards. The Area Superintendent works in coordination with administrative field staff, field management, the Senior Superintendent, and the Project Manager. The position is based on an active construction jobsite and is neither hybrid nor remote. Field conditions may include heavy machinery, elevated work areas, airborne particles, changing weather, electrical risks, and moderate-to-high noise. Personal protective equipment may be required. Physical demands include climbing ladders and stairs, traversing active construction zones, handling tools and materials, and occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted. Candidates offered the position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. A client security screening, which may include SWAC and/or SIDA screening and fingerprinting, is required after employment begins and is a condition of continued employment. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Driving records may be reviewed for positions with driving responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management and 4 years of relevant construction experience; or an associate degree and 6 years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma/GED and 8 years of relevant experience; or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
Valid U.S. driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Airport construction experience.
Strong understanding of systems and phased construction in an operational airport environment.
Prior experience in construction compliance, scheduling, and sequencing.
Proficiency in construction documentation, change order management, RFI, and RFP processes.
OSHA safety certification, such as OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.

Responsibilities

Assist the project Superintendent and/or Project Manager with on-site administrative and technical management of construction projects.
Organize and direct construction activities within the assigned area of responsibility, which may include one or multiple areas or disciplines.
Ensure project safety compliance.
Coordinate with client representatives on jobsite activities within the assigned area, as needed.
Ensure assigned jobsite operations comply with design specifications and quality standards.
Coordinate with administrative field staff, field management staff, the Senior Superintendent, and the Project Manager.