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Construction Superintendent

Gus Perdikakis Associates
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

JOB SUMMARY: The Construction Manager (Superintendent) is primarily responsible for executing projects from start to finish; the ability to complete projects on time, within budget and to exceed customer expectations. The Field Superintendent manages all trades and daily activities related to the project, ensures materials are delivered and installed, keep site clean and safe.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Primary liaison with construction project manager/subcontractors for the day-to-day construction activities of the project.
  • Participate in the pre-construction planning sessions by trade to be familiar with the unique characteristics of the schedule and trade interface.
  • Become knowledgeable with the scope of all subcontract agreements.
  • Ensure material is delivered to the construction site per the construction schedule.
  • Maintain daily logs, weekly reports, and progress photographs.
  • Overseeing and making decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels.
  • Overseeing work among assigned trades to promote a coordinated project operation.
  • Resolve local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment, schedule, and all other appropriate matters.
  • Manage the overall site safety program as required and ensuring subcontractor compliance with Arclight standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
  • Creating schedules and determining sequencing of work. Developing and implementing recovery strategies to maintain project schedule. Manage schedules, including preparation of detailed (2-week schedule); short-term schedules and ensuring all activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates
  • Advise Project Manager of circumstances and issues that will have a significant impact on the project schedule
  • Document issues and problems that have developed along with the identification of the person(s) responsible for their resolution
  • Make sure all the updated documents for the site operations plan (i.e., safety manual, daily logs, visitor log, emergency action plan, first aid, dumpsters, toiletry, trailer, plans, specifications, contracts, scope of work, contact list)
  • Compile and schedule punch list items for completion.
  • Ensures that any quality issues are resolved.
  • Verify change orders are outside the subcontractor's scope of work.
  • Mentor & Develop Assistant Superintendents to become successful Superintendents.
  • Responsible for ensuring that proper protocol is followed in relation to Arclight Contractors
  • Manage the scope of work to ensure that it is installed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents.
  • Inspection of Contractor or (sub)Contract operations to ensure compliance with the contract
  • Maintain good working relationships with all trades
  • Develop and maintain site logistics plan, in coordination with Project Manager. Serve as the point of contact for project management staff, subcontractors, building owners and managers, building engineers, architects and more
  • Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts
  • Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through personal actions and mentoring others



JOB REQUIREMENTS :


Education/Experience:

  • 10 years of experience in the Construction Management field.


Skills/specialized Knowledge/Abilities

  • Knowledge of industrial construction: means and methods, scheduling and cost control procedures, general contract, general conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications.
  • Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite and Procore.
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Must possess strong technical, communication and computer skills, including email and document management/organization


TRAVEL: Typically, 90% - 100% of the time. Travel is typical to clients site for the duration of a project or program.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000

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