Sr. Superintendent(s) Aviation Construction
About The Position
AECOM Hunt is seeking experienced Senior Superintendents to lead field operations on a complex aviation construction project. The role leads safe, high-quality delivery across multiple scopes, including MEP, structural, area or section leadership, airfield systems, civil, and other specialized aviation packages, executing work in live airport environments. The position is based onsite in Chicago, Illinois, and may require relocation. Work on nights, weekends, and holidays may be required as needed. AECOM Hunt is a construction management organization with a history dating to 1944 and experience across industries, including aviation, sports, transportation, healthcare, and hospitality. AECOM is a global infrastructure firm working across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar curriculum and 10 years of demonstrated construction experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Superintendent on a large megaconstruction 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 skills in MEP systems, central utilities, HVAC, electrical power/distribution, lighting, fire protection, BMS/SCADA, and complex commissioning.
- Relevant superintendent skills in structural and superstructure work, including terminal structures, steel or concrete frames, façades, elevated structures, seismic systems, and specialty foundations.
- Relevant superintendent skills in airfield and civil work, including runways, taxiways, aprons, PCC/AC pavement, grading, drainage, deicing systems, airfield lighting/signage, and NAVAIDS coordination.
- Relevant superintendent skills in terminal interiors, including baggage handling systems, FIS/CBP areas, passenger processing, finishes, gates/concourse work, and concessions.
- Relevant superintendent skills in utilities and ITS/communications, including campus utilities, fiber/communications, security systems, access control/CCTV, public address, and special systems.
- Zone-based leadership across multi-trade scopes, 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 multidisciplinary 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 ensure field teams, vendors, and trades are aligned on the plan of the day and constraints.
- Manage shutdowns, tie-ins, and cutovers.
- Ensure robust contingency and recovery planning.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
