green key resourcesOak Park, IL
Superintendent
Superintendent
Superintendent
green key resourcesOak Park, IL
3 days ago
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersConstruction ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Elementary and Secondary SchoolsAll Other Specialty Trade ContractorsCommercial and Institutional Building Construction
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Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type:
Full-TimeWe’re working with a family-owned GC/CM based in Chicago’s West Loop that has been in business for 85+ years. They’re looking to add an experienced Superintendent to their team with a background in ground-up and/or commercial construction. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves being in the field and wants to join an established contractor that offers project variety, flexibility, and long-term career growth.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Oversee projects in the field from preconstruction/kickoff through closeout
- Manage subcontractors, daily field operations, scheduling, safety, and quality control
- Coordinate closely with Project Managers, owners, architects, and trade partners
- Keep projects on schedule and proactively work through field issues
- Lead site meetings and maintain strong communication across the project team
- Help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the client's expectations
What We're Looking For:
- Experience as a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent with a General Contractor or Construction Manager
- Ground-up and/or commercial construction experience
- Experience managing subcontractors and field operations
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings, schedules, and specifications
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Someone who genuinely enjoys construction and wants to continue growing in the field
- Project Experience
- Their portfolio is diversified, giving employees the opportunity to work across different project types, including:
- Ground-up commercial construction
- Multifamily & senior housing
- Golf & country clubs
- Automotive dealerships
- Institutional projects
- Tenant improvement/interiors
- Why This Opportunity?85+ years in business with an established reputation in the Chicago market
- Family-owned company with a people-first culture
- Strong emphasis on work/life flexibility and letting your work speak for itself
- Opportunity to have a say in what types of projects you want to build
- Clear opportunity to grow within the organization
- Employees at the project level have a real voice in company operations through internal operating committees
- Long-standing repeat clients across several market sectors
If you're a Superintendent with commercial construction experience and are interested in joining an established Chicago GC where you can build a long-term career and have some flexibility in the projects you take on, I'd love to connect.
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Level
Manager
Location
Oak Park, IL
Occupation
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Industry
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Posted
3 days ago