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Superintendent - Commercial Construction

RWE Design Build
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
RWE Design Build is looking for an experienced Commercial Construction Superintendent to lead our construction projects located throughout the Chicagoland area. This position requires the candidate to lead construction efforts and monitor the progression of schedules with frequent onsite check-ins at our office in Downers Grove, IL.

Responsibilities

  • Become familiar with and understand plans, specifications, site, local codes, local officials and inspection procedures
  • Coordinate and maintain construction schedules to ensure projects are being completed according to drawings and specs
  • Ensures quality standards are being met throughout the project
  • Conduct meetings with subcontractor representatives of the project on a daily and/or weekly basis to schedule and coordinate construction activities
  • Ensure materials are delivered to construction sites according to construction schedules
  • Work with owners, owner’s reps, architects and subcontractors to resolve any conflicts that may arise and communicate any such conflicts immediately to the Project Manager
  • Create and maintain look ahead schedules for every project
  • Maintain daily logs, progress photographs and weekly reports in Procore
  • Complete and submit all paperwork as required
  • Attend job meetings and/or any other meetings as may be required for the successful and timely completion of the project(s)
  • Schedule and attend all required inspections
  • Compile and schedule punch list items for completion as well as coordinate project closeouts

Requirements

  • 5-10 years of commercial ground-up construction experience as a CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
  • MUST HAVE 5 YEARS OF GROUND UP, COMMERCIAL EXPERIENCE
  • Must currently create an initial schedule for the project and review weekly with sub-contractors, PMs, and all Stakeholders
  • Must possess strong technical, communication and computer skills, including competency with Procore, MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Dropbox, and document management systems
  • Knowledge of safety procedures, regulations and codes
  • OSHA 30 Certified
  • Local travel is required for this position
  • An ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: ground-up construction, additions, interior remodels, design build, carpentry
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • PTO
  • Paid holidays

Recruiter/Agency Policy

RWE Design Build is not accepting submissions from outside recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes sent to RWE Design Build or its employees will be considered the property of RWE Design Build, and no placement fees will be paid.

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