Superintendent

Job Title: Construction Superintendent Job Description
This role leads daily field operations for a community center renovation project, overseeing construction from ground-up through interior build-out. The Construction Superintendent manages subcontractors, maintains the project schedule and quality standards, enforces site safety, and ensures effective coordination across all trades. This position requires an experienced leader who can quickly take ownership of an active project, work independently on site, and drive successful delivery through the interior phase.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily field operations on an active construction site and provide clear direction to all on-site personnel.
- Oversee ground-up construction activities through the interior build-out phase, including finishes for locker rooms, workout areas, and other community spaces.
- Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and trades to ensure work is properly sequenced and stays on schedule.
- Maintain and update the project schedule, proactively identifying and addressing issues that could impact timelines.
- Monitor and enforce quality control standards, conducting regular on-site inspections and quality checks.
- Ensure construction safety practices align with OSHA and company safety requirements, promoting a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Coordinate activities across multiple trades, including steel structures and interior finishes, to avoid conflicts and rework.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and clients to communicate progress, resolve issues, and align on project goals.
- Contribute to on-site problem-solving and conflict resolution, addressing field conditions and changes efficiently.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and records, including daily reports, safety logs, and schedule updates.
- Take ownership of an active project with minimal ramp-up, quickly assessing current status and implementing effective field management.
- Oversee renovation work in a community center setting, ensuring minimal disruption to existing structures while maintaining high quality standards.
- Support compliance with federal government and military project requirements where applicable.
Essential Skills
- At least 10 years of experience as a Construction Superintendent.
- Strong ground-up construction experience, including supervision from foundations through interior build-out.
- Proven ability to take over an active project and work independently with minimal oversight.
- Hands-on experience managing commercial construction projects, including renovations and new builds.
- Demonstrated expertise in construction supervision and construction management.
- Experience coordinating and managing subcontractors across multiple trades.
- Proficiency in maintaining and managing project schedules for construction projects.
- Working knowledge of construction safety practices and OSHA requirements.
- Experience with construction management software such as Procore.
- Ability to oversee quality control on site and enforce construction standards.
- Experience with steel structure construction and coordination.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with project managers, engineers, architects, and clients.
- Ability to work on site in Woodstock, IL.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working with federal government or military construction projects.
- Background in commercial construction, including community centers, locker rooms, and fitness or workout areas.
- Experience in renovation and interior build-out projects requiring detailed coordination of finishes.
- Familiarity with general contractor operations and processes.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills in a field construction environment.
- Ability to start within approximately two weeks of offer acceptance.
- Comfort using digital tools and systems for documentation, reporting, and coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a growing organization and adapt to changing project demands.
Work Environment
This role is fully on site at a community center renovation project in Woodstock, IL. The project is entering the interior phase and is expected to run through approximately March, with work focused on locker rooms, workout areas, and other community spaces that require detailed coordination of interior finishes. The Superintendent works in an active construction environment, coordinating multiple trades and managing daily field activities. The work involves regular site walks, on-site inspections, and close interaction with subcontractors and project stakeholders. Construction management tools, including platforms such as Procore, support documentation, scheduling, and communication. The organization has been consistently growing year over year and maintains a stable pipeline of work, including government and military-related projects that are less impacted by economic volatility.
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 Nov 17, 2026.
Workplace Type
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