General Constr Superintendent

Next 150 Construction, LLC•Chicago, IL

30d•$136,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Next150 Construction is seeking a motivated General Construction Superintendent to be responsible for the overall execution of Next 150 field operations on a large or complex project by coordinating closely with Gilbane field leadership and Superintendents while leading a team of superintendents and field supervision to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with approved scope, safety requirements, quality standards, schedule commitments, budget expectations, and customer satisfaction objectives. This role provides direct project-level leadership and oversight across multiple scopes and phases of preconstruction and construction, ensuring operational excellence, workforce coordination, and disciplined execution. Next 150 Construction offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources for those that are early in their career. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
10-15 years of experience on a $15-50+ million commercial/ industrial construction project or multiple projects in a superintendent role
OSHA 30 hour certified
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong technical and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to supervise a project team
Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction management software
Knowledge of construction-documenting and drawing, with knowledge of all phases of construction
Knowledge in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
Strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan
Ability to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude

Responsibilities

Ensures the day-to-day coordination of Next 150 field operations, trade contractors, and subcontractors results in safe, high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule and scope
Leads, mentors, and manages Superintendents, Foremen, and field staff to deliver consistent, high-performing results in accordance with Next 150 and Gilbane standards
Reviews and manages the General Conditions and Site Services budgets, ensuring alignment with project expectations and approved cost-of-work projections
Develops, documents, and communicates approved work plans and ensures all changes in the field are properly reviewed, documented, safety planned, and authorized prior to execution
Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents, specifications, and coordination requirements to plan work proactively and anticipate potential issues
Obtains or verifies that all required permits, inspections, and compliance documentation are secured and maintained for assigned scopes
Verifies safety compliance across all trades and field operations, acts as the primary Next 150 safety authority on the project, and enforces applicable OSHA, Gilbane, and Next 150 policies; reinforces the safety-first culture through field presence, training, and active engagement
Enforces and audits quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure consistent workmanship and compliance with project requirements
Plans and coordinates maintenance activities, work-arounds, shutdowns, and tie-ins to support safe, efficient, and high-quality execution
Establishes and maintains credibility with Owners, Gilbane leadership, trade contractors, unions, and field personnel through fair, professional, and consistent leadership; interfaces with union leadership and assists in resolving jurisdictional disputes while maintaining positive labor relationships
Aligns workforce availability with operational and schedule needs in coordination with leadership
Leads contractor meetings as required and oversees daily field reporting, safety documentation, and records using required construction management systems
Creates, manages, and updates project schedules and implements contingency plans as necessary to maintain project milestones; communicates schedule status, updates, risks, and changes to the Project Team and Trade Contractors
Plans, coordinates, and manages jobsite logistics, including access, material flow, temporary facilities, and operational sequencing; oversees the project quality plan and implements corrective actions as necessary to maintain compliance with Next 150 and project standards
Executes and supports self-perform operations, workforce planning, and quantification of labor, materials, and equipment needs
Forecasts labor and equipment requirements and supports cost-of-work projections in coordination with project leadership; collaborates with applicable teams to align labor, equipment, and material resources
Recruits, develops, leads onboarding and performance management, and retains field talent across self-perform and site logistics functions
Promotes a culture of learning, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks; supports the development of project teams
Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards; tracks production and productivity metrics to support performance monitoring and continuous improvement
Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct