Construction Superintendent

Job Title

Superintendent

Chicago, IL, 60604

 Job includes working as an important team member in the in the field that allows the company to successfully execute and deliver of construction projects within budget, on time and of high quality. Candidate should be able to lead the field operations and have the ability to identify, correct and / or avoid potential field issues that would potentially impact the project schedule, budget or quality.


Position Summary

• Works with the Project Manager and/or Project Engineer providing on-site coordination for all phases construction projects, including coordinating subcontractors, materials and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being strictly followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.

• Coordination of subcontractors to ensure they are completing their scopes of work timely to maintain the project schedule
• Coordination of material and equipment deliveries
• Coordination and management public and private utilities company installations that are necessary for the Project
• Coordination of field inspections (governmental and private testing)
• Development (with the assistance of the Project Manager and / or Engineer) and maintenance of the Project CPM master schedule, schedule updates, look-ahead, recovery and completion schedules
• Managing quality control of all project materials and installations to deliver an end product that meets or exceeds the quality specified
• Safety observations and corrections with maintaining overall safety management, and a clean and secure project site
• Assist in coordination of required building or other permits that may be required for the Project
• Coordination of Requests for Information (RFI) between design team, field and subcontractors
• Preparing daily manpower and construction activity reports
• Preparing weekly progress / status reports
• Administer project punch list (issued by design team and internally) with responsible subcontractors to its completion
• Participate / Lead in various construction meetings as required

• Minimum five (5) years field experience
• Ability to read and comprehend project specifications, drawings and contracts
• Knowledge of construction equipment and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team player and focused on process and improvement to the process
• Proficient in using a Laptop computer, and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and scheduling software MS Project

• Construction: 3 years (preferred)
• Work Location:
• Multiple locations
   
• Benefits Offered
• Paid time off
• Health insurance

Company Description**:DCS Midwest is a fast growing, medium sized, commercial, general contractor with in-house design / build capabilities focusing on construction projects within the Chicago metropolitan market, in both urban and suburban locations. Our primary work consists of negotiated projects in the retail, restaurant and medical sectors working with national brand companies. Projects range from out parcel, ground up build-to-suits thru large parcel assemblage site and infrastructure developments.