Superintendent - Healthcare/Higher Education

An established and highly regarded construction organization is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead high-profile healthcare and higher education projects throughout the Chicago market. This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven field leader who thrives on delivering complex projects safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

Client Details

Our client is a premier general contractor construction and development company with a long-standing reputation for excellence, innovation, and client service. The organization has built its success on strong relationships, repeat business, and a commitment to treating every project as if it were their own investment. They are recognized for delivering sophisticated projects across highly technical sectors where quality, planning, and execution are critical to success.

Employees describe the culture as collaborative, team-oriented, and focused on professional development. Leadership is highly visible and invested in employee success, creating an environment where talented construction professionals are empowered to make decisions, solve problems, and advance their careers. This is a company where people stay because they are valued, supported, and given opportunities to work on meaningful projects.

Description

As the Construction Superintendent, you will serve as the on-site leader responsible for driving construction operations from mobilization through project completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage all field operations on construction projects
• Drive project schedules to ensure milestones and completion dates are achieved
• Coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, vendors, and site personnel
• Deliver projects safely, on time, and within quality expectations
• Conduct daily site walks and proactively identify project risks
• Manage project logistics, sequencing, and workforce planning
• Create and maintain short-term and long-term construction schedules
• Run subcontractor meetings and coordinate field activities
• Enforce safety standards and promote a culture of jobsite safety
• Monitor workmanship and ensure compliance with project specifications
• Review construction drawings and identify potential conflicts

Profile

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent
• Proven experience in healthcare construction, hospital construction, medical facility construction, and/or higher education construction
• Demonstrated history of leading projects from start to finish
• Strong job tenure with a stable employment history; no frequent job changes
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and managing field operations
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Job Offer

On Offer for the Superintendent

• • Highly competitive salary based upon experience
  • Car allowance and fuel card
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Generous paid vacation and holidays
  • Career advancement opportunities with a respected industry leader

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.