Superintendent (Commercial Construction)

rwedesignbuild•Downers Grove, IL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

RWE Design Build is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Superintendent to lead commercial construction projects throughout the Chicagoland area. The role involves leading construction efforts, monitoring project schedules, and making frequent onsite check-ins, including at the company’s office in Downers Grove, Illinois. Local travel is required. The Superintendent coordinates construction activities and schedules, ensures work meets plans, specifications, and quality standards, and works with owners, architects, subcontractors, and project managers to address conflicts. The role also includes maintaining project records and reports, coordinating inspections and materials, and managing punch lists and project closeouts.

Requirements

At least 5 years of commercial ground-up construction experience as a Construction Superintendent.
Must currently create initial project schedules and review them 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.
Authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Willingness to travel locally.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ground-up construction, additions, interior remodels, design-build, or carpentry.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with project plans, specifications, site conditions, local codes, local officials, and inspection procedures.
Coordinate and maintain construction schedules to ensure projects follow 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 immediately 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 needed for successful and timely project completion.
Schedule and attend required inspections.
Compile and schedule punch-list items for completion and coordinate project closeouts.
Create an initial project schedule and review it weekly with subcontractors, project managers, and stakeholders.