Superintendent - Higher-Ed Construction - Northern Suburbs

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About Our Client

Our client is a national top ENR General Contractor, seeking Construction Superintendent with expertise in supervising K-12, higher education, commercial, healthcare and commercial projects, coordinating trades, supervising subcontractors, ordering building materials, participating in job-site coordination meetings with the architect and owner.

They have a strong focus on work-life balance and exciting job delivery. Apply now for resume to be reviewed within 24 hours.

Job Description
  • Negotiate all trade and vendor pricing per project to reach profitable agreements.
  • Determine needed site resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to
  • Finish with attention to the project budget.
  • Plan all construction operations and schedule all work on-site to ensure deadlines will be met.
  • Assist in ordering materials and supplies.
  • Schedule deliveries on-site.
  • Provide a daily client update including project progress report and photographs; keep a daily log of what took place on-site for each project.
  • Communicate with the client daily about the project and be prepared to answer their questions.
  • Award all trade contracts and allocate their responsibilities.
  • Communicate quality and performance standards to all trade contractors and vendors.
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
  • 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent with a general contractor or developer
  • Education construction experience strongly preferred
  • Experience working on $1MM+ projects
  • Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field is plus but not required
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments simultaneously
  • Strong time management, oral and written communication skills
  • OSHA certification
What's on Offer
  • Base salary of $100,000- $130,000, depending on level of experience
  • Performance based bonus potential
  • Profit sharing program
  • Car allowance/gas card
  • 401(k) match, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Health/Life/Vision insurance
  • Flexible PTO program
  • Life, Health, Vision insurance
  • Paid Maternity leave
  • Paid Paternity leave
  • Referral bonus
  • Short term/Long term disability
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