Sr. Superintendent(s) Aviation Construction

AECOM•Chicago, IL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM Hunt is seeking experienced Senior Superintendents to lead field operations on a complex aviation construction project. The role drives safe, high-quality delivery across multiple scopes, including MEP, structural, area or section leadership, airfield systems, civil, and other specialized aviation packages. Work is performed in live airport environments with rigorous phasing, operational constraints, and night or curfew windows. The position is based on an active construction site and is not hybrid or remote; relocation may be required. Work on nights, weekends, and holidays may be required as needed. The Senior Superintendent leads assigned field packages or areas, coordinates multi-disciplinary trade partners, and manages plans, schedules, logistics, sequencing, shutdowns, tie-ins, and cutovers. The position also provides field leadership, coaching, and mentoring to superintendents, and ensures work meets schedule and cost targets. AECOM Hunt, founded in 1944, delivers projects across industries including aviation, sports, transportation, hospitality, convention centers, healthcare, and education.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar curriculum, and 10 years of demonstrated construction experience; equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
Valid US driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Superintendent on a large mega-construction project.
Aviation construction experience.
Experience working in both union and non-union environments.
Experience managing multiple prime or specialty contractors.
Strong grasp of BIM/VDC coordination.
Proven leadership and team development across diverse trades.
Decisive problem-solving and accountability for outcomes.
Experience with construction documentation such as RFIs, RFPs, change orders, and scheduling.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency with field management tools such as Procore or similar, digital plan sets, and scheduling workflows.
OSHA 30.
Relevant superintendent discipline experience in MEP systems, central utilities, HVAC, electrical power and distribution, lighting, fire protection, BMS/SCADA, and complex commissioning.
Relevant structural or superstructure experience with terminal structures, steel or concrete frames, façades, elevated structures, seismic systems, and specialty foundations.
Relevant airfield or civil experience with runways, taxiways, aprons, PCC/AC pavement, grading, drainage, deicing systems, airfield lighting and signage, and NAVAIDS coordination.
Relevant terminal interiors experience with baggage handling systems, FIS/CBP areas, passenger processing, finishes, gates and concourse works, and concessions.
Relevant utilities and ITS/communications experience with campus utilities, fiber/communications, security systems, access control/CCTV, public address, and special systems.
Zone-based leadership across multi-trade scopes, including managing interfaces, logistics, and handovers.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day field construction operations for assigned packages or areas.
Plan, coordinate, and execute work in active airport environments with rigorous phasing, operational constraints, and night or curfew windows.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary trade partners, inspect work, and maintain schedule and cost targets.
Serve as a field leader, coach, and mentor for superintendents.
Own short-interval plans, look-ahead schedules, logistics, and sequencing for assigned scopes.
Lead daily coordination meetings and align field teams, vendors, and trades on the plan of the day and constraints.
Manage shutdowns, tie-ins, and cutovers.
Ensure robust contingency and recovery planning.