Senior Superintendent
- Oak Brook, IL
- Interiors | Education | Healthcare | Commercial | Hospitality | Retail
A well established 100+ year old General Contractor with $400M+ in annual revenue is looking to hire a Senior Superintendent to lead field operations across a variety of commercial interior and renovation projects throughout the Chicago market.
This firm has built a reputation for long term client relationships, repeat business, and high quality project delivery across multiple sectors including education, healthcare, commercial interiors, hospitality, and retail. Projects are primarily local with a strong pipeline of work across the city and surrounding suburbs.
The Role
The Senior Superintendent will be the lead field authority on site, responsible for driving project execution, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. Superintendents oversee day to day site operations, manage subcontractor activity, enforce safety protocols, and maintain alignment between field teams and project management staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead field operations for commercial interior and renovation projects across education, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and office sectors
- Manage subcontractors and site teams to maintain schedule, safety, and quality standards
- Develop and maintain short term look ahead schedules and coordinate daily field activities
- Conduct site walks, safety meetings, and quality inspections
- Coordinate with project managers, architects, owners, and consultants
- Maintain daily reports, site documentation, and progress updates
- Resolve field issues proactively to keep projects moving forward
- Mentor assistant superintendents and field engineers
Project Profile
- Commercial interior buildouts and renovations
- Healthcare and medical office facilities
- K 12 and higher education environments
- Hospitality renovations and tenant improvements
- Retail and mixed use commercial spaces
- Typical project values range from $5M to $40M+
Qualifications
- 7+ years of construction experience with a General Contractor
- Proven experience running interior or renovation projects
- Experience in at least one of the following sectors: healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, or corporate interiors
- Strong leadership and subcontractor management skills
- Ability to manage multiple trades in fast paced environments
- OSHA certification preferred
Compensation
- Base Salary: $130,000 to $160,000
- Annual Bonus: Target 15%
- Vehicle: Company truck or truck allowance
- ESOP participation
- Full benefits package
- Long term growth opportunities within a stable and well respected contractor
