Superintendent (Commercial Construction)

rwedesignbuild•Downers Grove, IL

6d•$90,000 - $150,000

About The Position

RWE Design Build is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Superintendent to lead construction projects throughout the Chicagoland area. The role involves leading construction efforts, monitoring project schedules, and making frequent onsite check-ins at the company’s office in Downers Grove, Illinois. Local travel is required. The Superintendent coordinates project schedules and construction activities, ensures work meets quality standards and project specifications, oversees site materials and required inspections, and maintains project documentation. The role also involves working with owners, architects, subcontractors, and the Project Manager to address conflicts, complete punch-list work, and coordinate project closeouts.

Requirements

At least 5 years of commercial ground-up construction experience as a construction superintendent.
Must currently create an initial project schedule and review it weekly with subcontractors, Project Managers, and stakeholders.
Strong technical, communication, and computer skills.
Competency with Procore, MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Dropbox, and document management systems.
Knowledge of safety procedures, regulations, and codes.
OSHA 30 certification.
Local travel is required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more of the following areas: ground-up construction, additions, interior remodels, design build, or carpentry.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with project plans, specifications, the site, local codes, local officials, and inspection procedures.
Coordinate and maintain construction schedules to ensure projects are completed according to drawings and specifications.
Ensure quality standards are met throughout each project.
Conduct daily and/or weekly meetings with subcontractor representatives to schedule and coordinate construction activities.
Ensure materials are delivered to construction sites according to construction schedules.
Work with owners, owner representatives, architects, and subcontractors to resolve conflicts, and promptly communicate conflicts to the Project Manager.
Create and maintain look-ahead schedules for every project.
Maintain daily logs, progress photographs, and weekly reports in Procore.
Complete and submit required paperwork.
Attend job meetings and other meetings as needed for successful and timely project completion.
Schedule and attend required inspections.
Compile and schedule punch-list items for completion and coordinate project closeouts.