Superintendent

Job Title: Superintendent Job Description
Join our team as a Superintendent for a short-term project at Camp Reinberg in Palatine, IL, where you will assist in the HVAC upgrades of a Cook County Forest Preserve facility. This role involves overseeing the final stages of construction, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining project documentation.
Responsibilities
- Assist in completing punchlist items and project closeout for HVAC upgrades.
- Coordinate and supervise construction workers and subcontractors.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Monitor project progress and report deviations from the plan.
- Help manage project schedules and deadlines.
- Assist in the procurement of materials and equipment.
- Conduct on-site inspections and quality checks.
- Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, architects, and clients.
- Contribute to problem-solving and conflict resolution on-site.
- Maintain project documentation and records.
Essential Skills
- Construction management experience.
- Site construction and renovation knowledge.
- Proficiency in Procore and quality control.
- Experience in general contracting and construction supervision.
- Subcontractor management skills.
- Familiarity with OSHA and construction safety standards.
- Ability to manage project schedules.
- Knowledge of steel structure construction.
- Experience with federal and government projects.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Strong interest in the construction industry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Basic understanding of construction procedures and material management.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Basic proficiency in construction management software is a plus.
Work Environment
This position is onsite at Camp Reinberg in Palatine, IL, within a Cook County Forest Preserve facility. The superintendent will oversee work in an existing camp facility, which includes a camp house, open cafeteria, kitchen area, and office space. The project is focused on HVAC upgrades, with only a few trades working onsite at a time. The superintendent will monitor safety, coordinate trades, and communicate with camp staff. This is a smaller, short-term project expected to last one month, with the potential for a long-term opportunity.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $57.69/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL. About Actalent

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