Superintendent

Clune Construction Company • Chicago, IL

7d

About The Position

The Superintendent leads preconstruction and field planning, daily construction operations, trade coordination, project scheduling, safety, quality, and closeout. The role supports project pursuits and preconstruction planning through client presentations, high-level construction schedules, and evaluation of logistics, constructability, phasing, and sequencing. It develops field execution plans and directs construction activities while coordinating trade partners, manpower, materials, equipment, and labor to support safe, efficient delivery and schedule performance.

The Superintendent maintains project and client relationships, resolves field challenges and risks, tracks progress and milestones, and implements recovery plans as needed. The role also leads project closeout and turnover, including punch lists, inspections, commissioning support, owner training, documentation, and final acceptance. It coaches and develops field team members, including Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and Interns. The position may also perform other duties as assigned and must be able to complete the job requirements of lower positions in the job family hierarchy.

Requirements

• 6–15 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare, and/or mission-critical projects.
• Ability to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the job family hierarchy.
• All candidates must provide a resume.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project pursuits and preconstruction planning through client presentations, high-level construction schedules, and assessment of logistics, constructability, phasing, and sequencing.
• Develop construction phasing plans, site logistics, work area transitions, temporary conditions, and execution strategies.
• Direct daily construction activities, coordinate trade partners, manage manpower, and drive schedule performance.
• Promote the company’s safety culture, lead safety meetings, enforce OSHA standards, and lead QA/QC efforts.
• Identify and resolve constraints, sequence work, monitor productivity, and ensure materials, equipment, and labor are available for upcoming work.
• Maintain short-term schedules, monitor milestones, document progress, identify delays, and implement recovery plans.
• Make timely decisions addressing constructability, trade coordination, logistics, schedule impacts, and unforeseen jobsite conditions.
• Communicate project status and coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners.
• Manage punch list completion, inspections, commissioning support, owner training, turnover documentation, and final acceptance.
• Coach Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Interns, and trade partners; share lessons learned and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision for all dependents, effective day one
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) 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, Learning & Development, and continuing education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior