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Superintendent - Education Construction

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD110,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
The Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing all on-site construction activities and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. This position plays a critical leadership role on education projects that require careful coordination around academic calendars and occupied facilities.
  • Established firm with a strong education pipeline of work through 2027
  • Family owned and operated with a strong collaborative culture

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected, mid-sized General Contractor with a strong presence throughout the West Suburbs, including Lisle and surrounding communities. They specialize in delivering high-quality K-12 and higher education projects and are known for their long-standing relationships with school districts, architects, and municipal partners. Their reputation is built on excellence in field execution, safety, and dependable project delivery, often within active, occupied campus environments.

Job Description

Our Superintendent will:

    • Lead day-to-day on-site construction operations for K-12 and higher education projects
    • Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trades, and field labor to ensure adherence to project schedules
    • Enforce jobsite safety programs, OSHA requirements, and district-specific safety standards
    • Manage site logistics, material deliveries, and phasing plans to minimize disruption to ongoing school operations
    • Conduct daily site walks, quality control inspections, and progress tracking
    • Coordinate inspection schedules and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and local codes
    • Work closely with Project Managers on scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and change order execution
    • Maintain clear communication with owners, architects, inspectors, and school administrators
    • Lead subcontractor meetings and maintain daily reports and site documentation
    • Mentor and support Assistant Superintendents or field staff as projects scale

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.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal Superintendent will:

    • 5-10+ years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction
    • Prior experience with K-12, higher education, or public-sector projects strongly preferred
    • Proven ability to manage complex schedules in occupied or phased construction environments
    • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, means and methods
    • Excellent leadership and subcontractor coordination skills
    • Deep commitment to jobsite safety and quality control
    • Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar field management tools
    • Strong communication skills and the ability to represent the company professionally on-site



What's on Offer

We are offering:

  • Base salary range of $110K-$130K depending on experience
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Vehicle or truck allowance
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Company phone, laptop, and field equipment provided
  • Long-term pipeline of local projects (minimal travel)



Contact
Elijah Williams
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7007938

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Elijah Williams
Job Reference
JN-042026-7007938