Lead Superintendent - Large-Scale Commercial - Chicago

About the Role

A nationally recognized construction management and building firm is seeking a Lead Construction Superintendent to join its Chicago-area operations. This position serves as a key field leadership role, overseeing major scopes of work and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution on large-scale, technically complex projects across sectors such as healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, life sciences, commercial, and mission-critical facilities.

The Lead Superintendent will work closely with senior field and project leadership while maintaining direct responsibility for schedule performance, subcontractor coordination, quality control, workforce planning, and jobsite safety.

Why This Opportunity

• Join one of the most respected builders in the United States with a substantial project backlog and strong financial position.
• Work on high-profile, large-scale projects across a variety of market sectors.
• Access world-class leadership development, technical training, and career advancement programs.
• Opportunity for long-term growth into senior field leadership roles.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for assigned trades, self-perform work, or major project scopes.
• Develop, communicate, and implement detailed work plans and execution strategies.
• Ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with project schedules, contract documents, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Coordinate field activities with project management, subcontractors, owners, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor manpower, production rates, productivity metrics, and schedule performance.
• Oversee jobsite logistics, material flow, access planning, and sequencing activities.
• Maintain compliance with permits, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Enforce project safety programs and promote a zero-incident culture.
• Lead subcontractor meetings and proactively resolve field coordination challenges.
• Manage quality control processes and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Track labor, material, and equipment requirements while supporting project forecasting efforts.
• Mentor field staff and contribute to the development of future construction leaders.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of superintendent experience on commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, manufacturing, or other large-scale construction projects valued at $15M+.
• Experience independently leading major project components or entire projects.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Strong understanding of field operations, construction sequencing, scheduling, safety, quality control, and subcontractor management.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Proficiency with construction management, scheduling, and field reporting software.
• Advanced manufacturing project experience is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Pay

Base salary generally targeted between $140,000 - $180,000+, depending on experience, qualifications, and project background.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings program with company contributions.
• Paid time off and professional development resources.
• Clear path for career advancement within a nationally recognized organization.