Superintendent - Chicago, IL

About the role

We are looking for a Superintendent for our Chicago, IL office who is willing to travel. The Superintendent plans and organizes all field construction activities for a project, ensuring it is finished safely, in a quality manner, on schedule, and within budget, while maintaining a positive company reputation with the client and community.

At Opus, you have an unmatched opportunity with a growing, industry-leading organization to learn and develop professionally, while having fun along the way. Our award-winning teams are united by one mission and are driven to deliver impactful results.

Responsibilities

• Safety First:
  • Monitor, enforce, and maintain job safety for construction project(s).
  • Monitor subcontractors to ensure no one is allowed onsite without an Opus signed contract, insurance, and a safety plan.
  • Conduct regular jobsite safety meetings and maintain proper records and reports.
  • Participate in the identification and mitigation of potential safety hazards as construction work progresses.
  • Assist with completion of safety surveys and checklists, as required.
• Planning and Scheduling:
  • Study contract drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and quality assurance programs to fully understand design criteria.
  • Provide recommendations regarding design details to ensure buildability of project.
  • Contribute to the establishment of budgets and scheduling of construction activities during pre-construction meetings.
  • Ensure that appropriate building permits are obtained.
• Project Oversight:
  • Oversee and direct all phases of construction work at project jobsite.
  • Monitor progress schedule and take action to ensure project proceeds on established schedule.
  • Order construction materials according to project specifications.
  • Schedule work activities of subcontractors to effectively sequence activities.
  • Ensure building inspections are completed at the appropriate times.
  • Ensure all construction activities comply with applicable municipal ordinances.
  • Ensure proper and accurate job layout according to design drawings and specifications.
  • Monitor job costs and take corrective action to ensure project completion within budget.
  • Maintain positive relationships with surrounding areas of jobsite (residential, commercial, etc.).
• Team Supervision:
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with all the team members.
  • Clearly and accurately delegate authority and responsibility to subordinates and co-workers.
  • Create and maintain productive working relationships with subcontractors.
  • Comply with and enforce all Opus company policies and procedures.
  • Hold weekly jobsite meetings.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Monitor construction activities and take corrective action as necessary to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Ensure construction of the project conforms to plans and specifications to meet and/or exceed the expectations of client and/or tenants.
  • Complete punch-lists and correct all punch-list related issues.
  • Ensure occupancy permit is obtained before owners take occupancy.
• General Administration:
  • Prepare progress reports that contain labor hours and in-place quantities.
  • Generate back-up for owner change orders and process back-up for subcontractor back changes.
  • Provide ongoing communication and project updates/changes to Project Manager.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan and immediate company match
• Student loan payback program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Birthday holiday
• Community time off
• Caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid licensures and professional memberships
• Vehicle and phone stipend

Pay

The annual salary for this position is $95,000 – $142,000 depending on qualifications and experience.