Construction Superintendent - Industrial and Commercial

Lead daily field operations for a top ENR Chicago general contractor who has been in the industry for 100+ years. You will be working with leadership to lead some of their most exciting industrial and commercial projects to date with some of their biggest clients. You will also have the chance to mentor, train, and truly shape how field operations are structured and operated.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded construction management and general contracting organization recognized for delivering complex projects across commercial, industrial, educational, infrastructure, and community-focused sectors. The company has built its reputation on quality, innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to improving the communities it serves.

What truly sets this organization apart is its culture. Employees are trusted to lead, encouraged to grow professionally, and given opportunities to work on meaningful projects that make a visible impact. The company is known for strong relationships, long-term employee retention, investment in training, and a commitment to both project excellence and community involvement.

This is the type of organization where superintendents are viewed as key project leaders..

Description

As the Construction Superintendent, you will lead field operations and oversee project execution from mobilization through final completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage all day-to-day construction activities on assigned projects
• Lead projects from preconstruction planning through closeout
• Drive project schedules and coordinate field operations to meet milestones
• Supervise subcontractors, craftsmen, and self-perform crews
• Coordinate and manage concrete scopes of work throughout project execution
• Create and maintain short-term and long-term construction schedules
• Deliver projects safely, on time, and within quality expectations
• Operate as the primary field leader and point of coordination on-site
• Conduct subcontractor meetings, safety meetings, and planning sessions
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents

Profile

• 3+ years of experience as a Superintendent, Lead Superintendent, or Construction Superintendent
• Experience leading projects from groundbreaking through final completion
• Background in commercial construction, industrial construction, or education construction
• Experience managing field operations on large-scale construction projects
• Experience working with self-perform construction crews
• Concrete construction experience strongly preferred

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of $120,000 - $140,000 (based on experience)
• Truck or Car Allowance provided + fuel card
• Annual performance bonuses and guaranteed project completion bonuses.
• Competitive benefits package with full medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and additional wellness benefits.
• A genuine people‑first culture where superintendents are respected, supported, and empowered on their projects.
• Career growth pathways into senior superintendent, general superintendent, or field operations leadership roles.
• A strong pipeline of large industrial, commercial, and institutional projects across the Indy region.
• Work for a contractor known for doing high‑quality work and treating employees with integrity and respect.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.