Superintendent

Construction Superintendents, apply now!

If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider applying below. Our client gets projects off to strong starts by designing and constructing a wide variety of projects serving the roadway/highway & bridge markets. Their work improves lives.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as Superintendent on heavy highway and bridge construction projects
• Lead daily field operations in collaboration with Project Managers and Foremen
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, and site logistics to maintain schedule and quality
• Manage material deliveries and ensure all certifications meet contract requirements
• Maintain accurate daily documentation including reports, schedules, and photos
• Oversee and balance concrete pours and critical path activities
• Interface with inspectors, owners, and public agencies as needed
• Support project closeout, final quantities, and job cost reporting

Prior experience managing various road & highway projects is vital to the success of this role.

What We're Looking For:

• Join a proven heavy highway contractor with long-term backlog and repeat public work
• Clear expectations and autonomy with support from experienced PMs and leadership
• Candidates must have 5–15 years of experience and a U.S. undergraduate degree (or equivalent field experience)
• Candidates with master’s degrees in civil engineering or non-U.S. undergraduate degrees will not be considered
• 5+ years of experience on IDOT or Illinois Tollway heavy highway projects
• Prior experience as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Assistant PM, PM, or Superintendent on heavy civil work
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a U.S. university, or equivalent heavy highway experience
• Strong understanding of plans, specs, means and methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Bluebeam
• Comfortable leading crews and operating in fast-paced jobsite environments
• Stable pipeline of public infrastructure work
• Leadership that trusts experienced Superintendents to run their jobs

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead major IDOT and Illinois bridge and highway projects with real authority in the field

• Join a proven heavy highway contractor with long-term backlog and repeat public work

• Strong compensation starting at $100,000+ plus a company vehicle and full benefits

• Hands-on leadership role for builders who like being on-site, not stuck behind a desk

• Clear expectations and autonomy with support from experienced PMs and leadership