Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Next150 Construction is seeking a motivated Lead Construction Superintendent to oversee an assigned Next 150 trade, scope, or major operational feature of the project in a standalone capacity. This role provides direct field leadership and accountability for ensuring that all assigned work is performed in accordance with approved scope, safety requirements, quality standards, schedule commitments, and budget expectations. This role coordinates closely with the General Superintendent to plan, execute, and monitor work activities, ensuring disciplined adherence to approved work plans, proactive safety and quality control, effective workforce coordination, and consistent communication with field supervision and project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Directs the day-to-day execution and coordination of assigned Next 150 trades, scopes, and self-performed work to ensure safe, high-quality production in accordance with approved scope, schedule, and work plans
Develops, documents, and communicates detailed work plans for assigned scopes and ensures that all field changes are properly reviewed, documented, safety planned, and authorized prior to execution
Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents, specifications, and coordination requirements in order to plan work effectively and anticipate potential issues
Obtains or verifies that all required permits, inspections, and compliance documentation are secured and maintained for assigned scopes
Establishes and maintains credibility with Owners, Gilbane leadership, trade contractors, unions, and field personnel through fair, professional, and consistent leadership
verifies safety compliance for assigned trades and field activities, acts as the primary Next 150 safety representative for assigned scopes, and enforces applicable safety and quality control policies
leads contractor meetings related to assigned scopes and coordinates activities with project and field leadership
Maintains accurate daily field reports, safety documentation, and records using required construction management systems
Creates, manages, and updates scope-level schedules and implements contingency plans as necessary to maintain commitments; communicates schedule status, constraints, and changes to the General Superintendent, Project Team, and affected Trade Contractors
Qualifications
While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills.
In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day.
This person needs to live in Chicagoland or be willing to relocate to Chicago.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
7-10 years of experience on $15 million or larger commercial/ industrial construction projects in a superintendent role
Experience leading components and/or a whole project
OSHA 30 hour certified
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong technical and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
Ability to work in a team environment; ability to collaborate on a daily basis with the project team
Proficient in Microsoft Office, safety and site operations software, project management software, and construction management software
Knowledge of construction-documenting and drawing, with knowledge of all phases of construction
Knowledge in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
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