Construction Superintendent - Institutional - Chicago

About Our Client

The Chicago office gives their employees and clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a nationwide organization.

• Develops, maintains and enhances client relationships
• Partners with project manager during the construction phase to budget, manage, and forecast the following: subcontractor labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, & general conditions
• Develops and implements site utilization plan and establishes needed crew sizes
• Assures construction schedules are maintained by trade contractors
• Develops, updates and reviews on a frequent and regular basis, project schedule and 3-week look ahead, daily reports, safety checklists, and ensures onsite adherence to company insurance policies
• Maintains quality control by frequent and regular inspection of work in progress and completed projects
• Provides proactive and intentional leadership in developing the safety culture on the project site. Maintains construction safety and administers company and OSHA compliance program.
• Supports and coordinates interface between design and field construction.
• Receives and reviews requests for extra construction work by contractors and submits to Project Manager for approval
• Leads the on-site construction team and provides direction, support and feedback to team members
• Prepares required field documentation and reports (monthly, weekly and daily)
• Reviews progress payment requests to insure that work in-place matches payment and submits to Project Manager
• Develops, maintains and enhances contractor and vendor relationships
• Coach, mentor and train field personnel

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• 5+ years of supervisory experience on projects for a General Contractor or Construction Manager
• Bachelor Degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent preferred or equal experience
• Working knowledge of field construction: systems, practices, safety and procedures
• Working knowledge of general engineering principals and construction techniques, materials, methods, and sequencing
• Knowledge of basic scheduling techniques
• Ability to interpret construction documents
• Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, supervisory, problem solving, initiative, and teamwork skills
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project and Project Controls
• Driver's license required
• Client facing
• 30 hour OSHA certification (preferred)

• Competitive base salary between $110,000-$135,000, based on skills and project/scope experience.
• Guaranteed bonus and car allowance
• Specific promotion track timetable with clear goals
• Significant on-site support ranging from Field Engineers to Project Managers and leadership
• Great work environment, strong communication
• Company swag including laptops. cell phones, tablets, and branded apparel
• 4 weeks of PTO
• 10 paid Holidays
• Referral bonus available
• No overnight travel
• High-profile projects