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Traveling Superintendent | National Travel

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD100,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is a well-established general contractor with a strong reputation in the retail construction industry. With projects nationwide and a family-oriented culture, they offer the reach of a national contractor while maintaining a close-knit feel. The company has experienced significant growth over the past five years and continues to offer excellent opportunities for long-term career stability.
  • Completely full 2027 pipeline & excellent compensation and benefits
  • $75M in revenue already secured for 2027

About Our Client

  • Lead all daily field operations to ensure proper site safety, construction, progress, quality control and a clean site
  • Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments including financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, inspections
  • Work in partnership with PM to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects the changes in project status and that meets the cost and time requirements of the project
  • Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations and any deviation in the direction of the project
  • Always promotes positive relationships by dealing expertly and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors while instilling this philosophy in the project team



Job Description

  • Lead daily on-site construction activities across assigned projects and maintain progress against project schedules.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field crews to complete work in the planned sequence.
  • Review project drawings and specifications to guide site execution and address field questions.
  • Monitor work quality and identify issues early so teams can complete corrections promptly.
  • Maintain clear site records, including daily reports, progress updates, and project documentation.
  • Coordinate material deliveries and site logistics to keep crews prepared for scheduled work.
  • Communicate project status, site needs, and schedule updates with internal project teams.
  • Travel nationally to manage construction activities at assigned project locations.



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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

  • 4+ years' experience as a Project Superintendent
  • Experience in retail construction (occupied environments, TI, and ground up)
  • You will have experience with complex, fast paced, and high visibility projects
  • National Travel is required for this position

What's on Offer

  • Base salary upwards of $130k dependent on experience: per diem, travel reimbursement, project bonuses, and trips back home every two weeks.
  • 401k match
  • Health/dental/vision insurance
  • Direct access to leadership
  • Company incentives
  • Large projects upwards of a couple hundred million
  • Longevity and growth in the company



Contact
Allie Sawyer
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7134049

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Allie Sawyer
Job Reference
JN-102026-7134049
 

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