GC Superintendent
About The Position
GC Superintendent Chicago Area | Full-Time | Exempt Build With a Team That Trusts You to Lead John Keno and Company is seeking an experienced General Contracting Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial construction projects throughout the Chicago area. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who takes ownership, anticipates challenges, develops strong trade-partner relationships, and knows how to keep safety, quality, communication, and schedule moving in the same direction. You will have the authority to lead the jobsite, solve problems, and make a visible impact on every project you manage. About John Keno and Company Founded in 1973, John Keno and Company is a respected Chicagoland contractor known for delivering challenging, high-visibility projects with a “Can Do. Will Do.” approach. Our culture is built around trust, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Employees have direct access to leadership, opportunities to take on meaningful responsibility, and the support needed to develop professionally.
Requirements
- Five to ten years of commercial general construction experience.
- Progressive experience leading field operations and coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, sequencing, quality control, and jobsite documentation.
- Experience with CPM schedules and three-week look-ahead planning.
- Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety requirements; OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, supervision, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Comfort using email, mobile devices, and construction technology for plans, reports, photos, and project communication.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to report to assigned Chicago-area jobsites.
- Availability for occasional project-related travel outside the Chicago area.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day field operations and maintain a safe, organized, professional, and productive jobsite.
- Help establish and enforce the project-specific safety plan and applicable OSHA requirements.
- Supervise company field personnel, subcontractors, temporary labor, and trade partners.
- Coordinate subcontractors, inspections, equipment, manpower, and material deliveries.
- Collaborate with the APM/Project Manager to develop and manage the CPM schedule.
- Prepare and communicate three-week look-ahead schedules and recovery plans.
- Lead and participate in meetings with owners, occupants, design professionals, subcontractors, and trades.
- Monitor subcontractor progress, workmanship, safety, housekeeping, and schedule compliance.
- Implement the quality control plan and confirm that work complies with drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and applicable codes.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, manpower records, jobsite photos, inspection documentation, and as-built drawings.
- Identify and document conditions that may result in change orders or back charges.
- Prepare or initiate RFIs, resolve field conflicts, and communicate decisions early enough to protect the schedule.
- Represent JKC professionally as the primary field liaison with owners and building occupants.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Company vehicle or vehicle support based on position requirements
- Employer-supported training and professional development
- Direct access to company leadership
- Opportunities to lead visible projects and grow with the organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
