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Superintendent- Multifamily - Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD90,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Superintendent to lead construction projects across the Chicago area, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, scheduling, and client satisfaction. This role offers the chance to work on landmark developments while managing subcontractors, driving project performance, and building lasting stakeholder relationships.
  • Join a well-established construction business with a long-standing reputation
  • Extensive career growth opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a respected and financially stable construction organization with more than eight decades of experience delivering complex and community-focused projects across multiple sectors. Known for its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and strong client partnerships, the company has built a reputation for successfully delivering projects that enhance neighborhoods and create lasting value.
The business places a strong emphasis on professional development, leadership, safety, and quality, empowering its employees to take ownership of their work while contributing to a supportive team environment. With a diverse portfolio spanning multifamily housing, senior living, student accommodation, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and commercial developments, this is an opportunity to join a contractor with a proven track record and a forward-thinking approach to construction.

Job Description

  • Manage day-to-day site operations across construction projects, ensuring work progresses safely, efficiently, and to agreed timelines.
  • Coordinate and direct subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel to maintain productivity and quality standards.
  • Develop, monitor, and drive project schedules to achieve critical milestones and successful project delivery.
  • Enforce site safety procedures and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company standards.
  • Conduct site inspections and quality reviews to ensure construction work meets specifications and client expectations.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to mitigate delays or operational challenges.
  • Collaborate closely with project management teams to support cost control and budget performance.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, architects, and trade partners throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead site meetings, communicate project updates, and maintain clear documentation.
  • Champion a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and operational excellence on every project.

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

  • Experience working as a Superintendent, Site Manager, or Construction Supervisor within commercial, multifamily, residential, industrial, or mixed-use construction projects.
  • Proven ability to successfully oversee projects from pre-construction through completion.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills with experience coordinating subcontractors and field teams.
  • Excellent scheduling, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Sound understanding of construction methodologies, quality control processes, and safety requirements.
  • Comfortable working with construction management software and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to foster positive client relationships.
  • Degree or formal education in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline is advantageous.
  • OSHA 30 certification or a strong understanding of construction safety best practices would be viewed favorably.
  • A proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional results.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package in the region of $90,000-$150,000 depending on experience.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile construction projects across multiple sectors.
  • Long-term career progression with an established and growing contractor.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off.
  • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
  • Collaborative team culture that values leadership, innovation, and employee growth.
  • The chance to make a visible impact on project outcomes and community developments.
  • Stable pipeline of work and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career with a highly regarded construction organization.



Contact
Moira Hughes
Quote job ref
JN-062022-5648316

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Moira Hughes
Job Reference
JN-062022-5648316
 

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