Superintendent - Education Construction
Michael Page Chicago
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 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)
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