Superintendent

Redmond Construction • Chicago, IL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports field operations by assisting in the day-to-day execution of construction projects under the direction of senior field leadership. This role is responsible for helping coordinate site activities, track progress, and ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project plans and quality standards. The Superintendent I works closely with trade partners, project teams, and vendors to support scheduling, logistics, documentation, and communication throughout the project lifecycle. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to learning, and the ability to contribute to a well-organized, safe, and collaborative jobsite environment while building foundational leadership and construction management skills.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience as a commercial interior Superintendent
• Proficient in building schedules
• Proficient in scope development and review
• Proficient in contract review
• Proficient in financial management
• Proficient in risk management
• Skilled in client retention
• Skilled in relationship management
• Skilled in team building

Nice To Haves

• A degree in construction management, architecture, or project management

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily field operations under direction of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent
• Support tracking of daily work activities and production progress
• Help maintain site organization, cleanliness, and basic safety standards
• Observe trade activities and report progress or issues to field leadership
• Assist in verifying work is being performed in accordance with drawings and specifications
• Participate in site walks to gain understanding of project execution
• Document field conditions, issues, and completed work
• Support implementation of established field processes and procedures
• Assist with manpower tracking and daily reporting
• Promote accountability by following direction and completing assigned tasks reliably
• Assist in maintaining short-term schedules and lookahead plans
• Support coordination of deliveries, material staging, and site access
• Track progress of critical activities and report delays
• Assist with pull planning and coordination meetings
• Help identify potential risks or conflicts and communicate to leadership
• Support alignment of daily field activities with project schedule
• Assist in documenting schedule impacts and field changes
• Coordinate with trades on daily work plans as directed
• Maintain logs related to deliveries, manpower, and site activities
• Support execution of site logistics plans
• Support project execution from mobilization through closeout
• Assist with communication and coordination with trade partners and vendors
• Attend coordination and progress meetings and document key takeaways
• Help track and distribute project updates, RFIs, and field communications
• Maintain organized project records and documentation
• Support closeout activities such as punch lists and turnover documentation
• Develop professional working relationships with project stakeholders
• Ensure timely communication of field information to project team
• Represent Redmond Construction professionally in daily interaction
• Assist with trade partner coordination and daily oversight
• Track trade partner work progress and report performance concerns
• Support documentation for change orders and field directives
• Help monitor material usage and deliveries
• Assist in identifying scope gaps or inconsistencies in the field
• Support cost tracking through daily reports and field data collection
• Maintain organized records of field-related cost impacts
• Build positive working relationships with trade partners
• Manage quality control process to ensure inspections are successful
• Perform basic field inspections under supervision
• Verify installed work aligns with drawings and specifications
• Assist with third-party inspections and testing coordination
• Maintain organized quality documentation and logs
• Support punch list tracking and closeout activities
• Promote attention to detail and quality in daily work
• Follow all company safety policies and jobsite requirements
• Assist in conducting safety walks and identifying potential hazards
• Attend safety meetings and toolbox talks
• Report unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately
• Support documentation of safety observations and incidents
• Reinforce safe work practices through personal example
• Assist with maintaining safety records and logs
• Promote a safety-first mindset in daily activities
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and take direction from field leadership
• Support team coordination and communication efforts
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Seek feedback and apply coaching to improve performance
• Support onboarding of new team members when applicable
• Contribute to a collaborative and respectful team environment
• Support the company's mission and vision by upholding its culture, values, and expectations in all actions and decision-making.
• Support collection of project data, photos, and updates for internal use
• Assist with documentation for proposals or marketing materials as needed
• Follow company processes, tools, and standards
• Participate in company initiatives when assigned
• Share observations and lessons learned with project team
• Represent Redmond Construction professionally on-site
• Contribute to maintaining a positive company image through daily actions

Benefits

• Gold PPO Health Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Generous Flex PTO
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Family Leave
• Professional Development
• Volunteer Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed