Construction Superintendent

EVERGREEN REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC•Chicago, IL

11d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Superintendent is the primary field leader responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing on-site construction activities for multifamily, affordable housing, adaptive reuse, hospitality, commercial, and new construction projects. The role ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract documents, building codes, and company quality standards. The Superintendent supervises subcontractors, vendors, and field staff; coordinates inspections and material deliveries; enforces safety protocols; and communicates with the Project Manager, ownership, design professionals, and inspectors. The position is based on-site at the Chicago office and construction sites, with limited flexibility. The Superintendent works primarily at active indoor and outdoor construction jobsites and may encounter varying weather, noise, dust, and other typical construction conditions. Regular on-site presence and interaction with project team members, subcontractors, and inspectors are required. Physical activities include standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating uneven or elevated surfaces for extended periods. The role may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. The position reports to the Vice President - Construction. It is full-time and exempt, with a listed salary range of $100,000–$140,000 plus bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 5–10 years of experience as a Construction Superintendent or in an equivalent field leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and complex schedules concurrently.
Strong working knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and building systems.
OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification required, or ability to obtain it promptly.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to assigned jobsites.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to direct diverse trade partners.
Excellent blueprint-reading and construction-document interpretation skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with project stakeholders at all levels.
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.
Ability to identify constructability issues, deficient work, and schedule conflicts.
Proficiency with basic construction technology, including email, digital documentation, mobile devices, and cameras.
Professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and manage competing priorities.
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate uneven or elevated surfaces for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
Experience in multifamily, rehabilitation, or complex commercial construction projects.
Additional trade certifications or supervisory training.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site construction activities from mobilization through project closeout.
Ensure construction follows approved plans, specifications, schedules, local codes, and company quality standards.
Manage jobsite progress, sequencing, manpower planning, and daily production; open and secure jobsites and maintain site logistics, access, and security controls.
Walk the project daily, including units and common areas, to monitor progress, identify conflicts, and plan upcoming work.
Develop, maintain, and enforce detailed project schedules, including identification of critical-path activities.
Schedule and coordinate subcontractors, consultants, vendors, inspectors, and material deliveries.
Lead pre-construction meetings, weekly subcontractor coordination meetings, and daily field briefings as required.
Identify schedule risks or delays and communicate mitigation plans to the project team.
Establish and enforce jobsite quality-control standards; inspect work for compliance with plans, specifications, and contractual scope.
Identify deficient or non-conforming work and ensure it is corrected; create and manage punch lists and verify completion through closeout.
Enforce company safety policies and OSHA regulations; monitor site conditions and correct unsafe behaviors or hazardous conditions.
Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks and complete incident reporting as required.
Ensure subcontractors comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Maintain daily logs documenting manpower, work activities, inspections, deliveries, weather, and site issues.
Track and document subcontractor performance, productivity, and compliance.
Assist with RFIs, ASIs, material submittals, shop drawings, and field coordination.
Support Project Management with documentation for progress reporting and owner communication.
Supervise subcontractors, vendors, assistant superintendents, and field personnel; provide direction and resolve field conflicts.
Serve as the primary on-site liaison among ownership, inspectors, architects, engineers, and the project team.
Communicate constructability issues, design conflicts, and field conditions promptly for resolution before execution.
Monitor labor efficiency, material usage, and site operations to minimize waste and support budget adherence.
Assist Project Management with budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and scope clarification.
Identify work outside subcontracted scope and promptly communicate it to the project team.
Support procurement planning, site mobilization, and equipment coordination.