Lead Field Superintendent - Carpentersville

Horizon Construction Group • Carpentersville, IL

3h • $100,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Construction Group, a Top 1% Contractor, is seeking an experienced Lead Field Superintendent to oversee day-to-day on-site field operations. The initial assignment may be a Carpentersville project or other area opportunities, including Aurora. Site development is scheduled to begin on 6/1, with an 18-month construction schedule. This role is crucial for leading field execution from the project's inception. The project involves a large site of over 20 acres, coordination of underground utilities, and a multi-building, multi-stage construction approach. The Lead Superintendent will be the primary on-site leader, collaborating closely with project management, design teams, inspectors, and trade partners to ensure safety, quality, schedule adherence, and site coordination throughout the construction process.

Requirements

• 10+ years of superintendent experience in ground-up construction, with multifamily or wood-frame residential experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading field operations on complex projects and coordinating multiple trades.
• Relevant experience with large-site development projects of 20+ acres, including underground utilities, is strongly preferred.
• Experience leading multi-building, multi-stage construction projects in an open-site environment is preferred where applicable.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, site safety, inspections, and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, submittmits, and shop drawings.
• Excellent communication, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with daily reporting tools and construction management software.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities from mobilization through project closeout.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, inspections, deliveries, and daily site logistics.
• Maintain and update short-term look-ahead schedules and monitor progress against milestone dates.
• Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, quality standards, and applicable safety requirements.
• Conduct routine site walks, identify issues proactively, and drive timely resolution of field conflicts.
• Partner with the Project Manager on schedule updates, budget impacts, change conditions, RFIs, and recovery plans.
• Document daily field activity, maintain accurate reports and photo documentation, and communicate project status clearly.
• Manage punch list execution and support turnover activities to achieve a high-quality finished product.
• Provide leadership to field staff and additional superintendents as needed as the project progresses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed