Construction Superintendent - Museum Projects - Chicago

My client is a Chicago based, family owned construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking unique complex projects, fostering innovation, and embracing emerging technologies. The Chicago office gives their employees and clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a nationwide organization.

Client Details

My client is a Chicago based, family owned construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking unique complex projects, fostering innovation, and embracing emerging technologies. The Chicago office gives their employees and clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a nationwide organization.

Description

• Develops, maintains and enhances client relationships
• Partners with project manager during the construction phase to budget, manage, and forecast the following: subcontractor labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, & general conditions
• Develops and implements site utilization plan and establishes needed crew sizes
• Assures construction schedules are maintained by trade contractors
• Develops, updates and reviews on a frequent and regular basis, project schedule and 3-week look ahead, daily reports, safety checklists, and ensures onsite adherence to company insurance policies
• Maintains quality control by frequent and regular inspection of work in progress and completed projects
• Provides proactive and intentional leadership in developing the safety culture on the project site. Maintains construction safety and administers company and OSHA compliance program.
• Supports and coordinates interface between design and field construction.
• Receives and reviews requests for extra construction work by contractors and submits to Project Manager for approval
• Leads the on-site construction team and provides direction, support and feedback to team members
• Prepares required field documentation and reports (monthly, weekly and daily)
• Reviews progress payment requests to insure that work in-place matches payment and submits to Project Manager
• Develops, maintains and enhances contractor and vendor relationships
• Coach, mentor and train field personnel

Profile

• 5+ years of supervisory experience on projects for a General Contractor or Construction Manager
• Bachelor Degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent preferred or equal experience
• Working knowledge of field construction: systems, practices, safety and procedures
• Working knowledge of general engineering principals and construction techniques, materials, methods, and sequencing
• Knowledge of basic scheduling techniques
• Ability to interpret construction documents
• Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, supervisory, problem solving, initiative, and teamwork skills
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project and Project Controls
• Driver's license required
• Client facing
• 30 hour OSHA certification (preferred)

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary between $110,000-$135,000, based on skills and project/scope experience.
• Guaranteed bonus and car allowance
• Specific promotion track timetable with clear goals
• Significant on-site support ranging from Field Engineers to Project Managers and leadership
• Great work environment, strong communication
• Company swag including laptops. cell phones, tablets, and branded apparel
• 4 weeks of PTO
• 10 paid Holidays
• Referral bonus available
• No overnight travel
• High-profile projects

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