Superintendent

Clune Construction Company•Chicago, IL

26d•$113,000 - $127,000

About The Position

The Superintendent leads preconstruction and field planning, daily construction operations, trade partner coordination, schedule performance, safety, quality, and project closeout. The role supports project pursuits and preconstruction planning, directs field teams, resolves jobsite challenges, communicates with clients and project stakeholders, and develops field staff. The position requires the ability to perform the job requirements of lower positions in the job family hierarchy. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

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 evaluation of logistics, constructability, phasing, and sequencing.
Develop construction phasing plans, site logistics, work area transitions, temporary conditions, and execution strategies for safe and efficient project delivery.
Direct daily construction activities, coordinate trade partners, manage manpower, and drive schedule performance while maintaining project-team communication.
Promote the company’s safety culture, lead safety meetings, enforce OSHA standards, and drive QA/QC to ensure work meets project requirements before inspections and turnover.
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 when needed.
Make timely decisions about constructability, trade coordination, logistics, schedule impacts, and unforeseen jobsite conditions to mitigate risks and keep work moving.
Communicate project status and coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners, representing Clune professionally.
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.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage 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 a mentoring program, learning and development, and continuing education.
Fitness program.
Pet insurance.