Senior Superintendent - Aviation

Clune Construction Company•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics. Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact! The Senior Superintendent has overall responsibility for the project in the field as it pertains to site access, scheduling, deliveries, logistics, safety, quality, and construction. A Senior Project Superintendent works closely with the Project Manager to ensure execution of the project plan and is involved in all aspects of a project from pre-construction through closeout. In addition to their project responsibilities, they are active in the operations and growth of the firm.

Requirements

Pre-construction scheduling, logistics and planning.
Ability to build a robust project schedule and weekly look-aheads.
Budgeting oversight with the project management team.
Management of multiple projects and/or large/complex projects with high quality control.
Management and coordination of field team including trade partners and owner vendors ensuring accurate documentation.
Validated coordination of plans and specifications with architects and engineers.
Maintenance and management of Clune’s safety culture and OSHA standards.
Ability to promote teamwork and open communication on the project site.
Ability to proactively recognize and resolve on-site challenges and issues.
Must mentor and train field personnel and help support and develop talent.
Participate in potential client interviews.
Conscientious and flexible, with a strong work ethic and team-first attitude.
Highly motivated with strong skills in time management and prioritization.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required. Must have the ability to relate and interact with higher-end clientele.
All candidates must provide references and project list.
10+ years of experience managing commercial interior and/or internal fit-out aviation projects
Experience managing all aspects of field operations including scheduling, quality control and coordinating sub-contractors.
Conscientious and flexible, with a strong work ethic and team-first attitude.
Highly motivated with strong skills in time management and prioritization.
Solid background in construction trades and technical knowledge.
Proficiency with scheduling software,
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
All candidates must provide a resume.

Responsibilities

Active participation in RFP responses, including taking a lead role in developing presentations, and leading the pitch.
Supervise and participate in pre-construction scheduling, logistics, and planning.
Create accurate and detailed project schedules and weekly field updates, incorporating the owner’s milestone dates and providing input on the feasibility of the owner’s schedule.
Prepare schedules and proposed phasing plans for projects and potential projects to assist the project management team for budgeting and bidding purposes.
Manage multiple, large, and/or complex projects with a high level of quality assurance and quality control.
Supervise and manage internal field team, trade partners, and owner vendors.
Promote teamwork and open communication on the project site by proactively involving all trade partners, building management, design team, and owner vendors.
Proactively recognize and work to resolve on-site challenges and issues for a timely resolution with minimum cost impact.
Be an ambassador for Clune’s safety culture and OSHA standards to maintain a safe work environment with a goal of zero incidents.
Coordinate plans and specifications with architects and engineers and supervise the maintainance of accurate and detailed field document control process.
Develop Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents on the team by providing guidance, support, mentoring, and leading by example.
Contribute to the growth of the company by participating in intern or entry-level candidate interviews, signing up to participate in the Mentoring Program, and supporting the Intern Program.
Participate in business development and client relationship management by attending industry events, networking, and developing beneficial working relationships with clients and designers.
Ability to develop training content and lead training classes on relevant content such as industry and company best practices, technical skills, and human skills.
Role model professionally for all team members.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
Fitness Program
Pet Insurance