Construction Superintendent/Field Manager

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT Location: Chicago, Illinois Compensation: $60,000 \- $80,000 \+ Performance Bonus Employment Type: Full\-Time Reports To: Project Manager Works Closely With: CEO POSITION SUMMARY Sunshine Management is a Chicago\-based real estate development company focused on workforce housing, attainable homeownership, and community revitalization. We develop ground\-up residential 2\-3 unit projects on Chicago's South and West Sides. We are seeking a Construction Superintendent to oversee multiple active construction projects simultaneously and serve as Sunshine Management's primary field representative throughout Chicago. This role is responsible for day\-to\-day construction activities from permit issuance through project completion and stabilization. This is a hands\-on field leadership role responsible for coordinating subcontractors, managing construction activities, ensuring quality, maintaining safety, passing inspections, and keeping projects moving forward. This is not a Project Manager position. ABOUT OUR PROJECTS Typical projects include: Ground\-up 2 \& 3\-Flats Missing Middle Housing Project values generally range from approximately $500,000 to $5 million. Projects are located on the South and West Sides of Chicago. These communities are undergoing revitalization and require strong problem\-solving skills, adaptability, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering quality housing. POSITION AUTHORITY The Construction Superintendent has authority to: Direct subcontractor activities on site Coordinate daily field operations Stop unsafe work Reject defective work Enforce schedule commitments Coordinate inspections Manage field sequencing Require subcontractors to correct deficiencies Escalate performance issues The Construction Superintendent does not have authority to: Execute contracts Approve change orders Commit company funds Execute purchase orders Modify project budgets Negotiate lender matters Hire or terminate subcontractors ROLE OVERVIEW Sunshine Management utilizes a centralized Project Manager who oversees administrative project management functions. The Construction Superintendent serves as Sunshine Management's primary field representative throughout Chicago. This role is responsible for ensuring field execution aligns with project schedules, plans, specifications, budgets, quality standards, and company expectations. The Superintendent will typically oversee 3\-8 active projects simultaneously, depending on construction phase and project complexity. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Site Management Represent Sunshine Management professionally with neighbors, community stakeholders, city inspectors, and public officials encountered on site Open and close jobsites daily Maintain organized, secure, and professional jobsites Coordinate site logistics and material staging Manage site access and deliveries Ensure projects remain inspection\-ready Verify manpower and subcontractor presence Subcontractor Management Coordinate all subcontractor activities Conduct trade coordination meetings Manage sequencing between trades Resolve field conflicts Enforce scope compliance Hold subcontractors accountable for production, quality, and schedule Schedule Execution Execute project schedules Maintain short\-term look\-ahead schedules Monitor production progress Identify schedule risks early Develop recovery plans for delays Coordinate milestone activities and inspections Quality Control Review work for compliance with plans and specifications Conduct quality inspections Identify deficiencies before inspections occur Manage punch list completion Ensure company quality standards are met Safety Management Enforce site safety requirements Conduct routine safety inspections Monitor OSHA compliance Address unsafe conditions immediately Report incidents and corrective actions Inspection Coordination Schedule inspections Meet inspectors on site Coordinate correction items Verify completion of inspection requirements Maintain inspection records Coordinate directly with City of Chicago inspectors and utility representatives as required Field Documentation Submit daily field reports including manpower, completed work, inspections, material deliveries, safety observations, and issues requiring escalation Progress photos Site logs Inspection logs Deficiency tracking Weekly field updates Material Coordination Verify delivered materials Identify shortages Confirm quantities and specifications Monitor material usage Coordinate storage and protection Verify materials are available before scheduled work begins Identify material shortages before they impact production Communicate procurement risks immediately Communicate material needs to the Project Manager Field Problem Solving Resolve field conflicts Identify constructability concerns Coordinate solutions with architects, engineers, and the Project Manager Escalate major issues quickly Prevent work stoppages whenever possible PRECONSTRUCTION \& FIELD READINESS The Construction Superintendent plays a critical role before construction begins and is responsible for providing field leadership throughout preconstruction. Responsibilities include: Conducting site walks and existing condition assessments Reviewing plans and specifications for constructability Identifying field conflicts and coordination concerns Reviewing scopes of work from an execution standpoint Participating in subcontractor preconstruction meetings Developing trade sequencing recommendations Assisting with project phasing plans Identifying site logistics requirements Reviewing access, staging, and storage requirements Identifying long\-lead materials and procurement concerns Providing schedule recommendations based on field operations Reviewing permit drawings prior to mobilization Participating in turnover meetings from preconstruction to construction PROJECT CLOSEOUT Manage punch list completion Coordinate final inspections Verify completion of corrective items Coordinate turnover documentation Assist with warranty issue resolution Support project stabilization activities REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience managing framing, roofing, siding, window, door, and finish trades Experience coordinating MEP rough\-ins and inspections Minimum 3 years of construction field supervision experience Residential construction experience Experience managing subcontractors Ability to read construction drawings and specifications Experience coordinating municipal inspections Strong communication and leadership skills Strong organizational skills Valid driver's license Reliable transportation VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS Must be able to travel between multiple project sites throughout Chicago daily TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS Ability to use mobile apps, email, Microsoft Office, and cloud\-based project management systems Ability to submit daily reports, photos, and project updates electronically PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Ground\-up residential construction experience Experience with 2\-flats, 3\-flats, townhomes, or small multifamily developments Experience managing multiple active projects simultaneously Chicago permitting and inspection experience Experience working on tight urban infill sites with limited access, staging, and material storage OSHA 30 Certification Bilingual English/Spanish preferred WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Within the first 60 days, the successful candidate will: Take ownership of active jobsites Establish strong subcontractor relationships Improve field reporting consistency Coordinate inspections with minimal oversight Maintain organized and safe jobsites Identify field issues before they impact schedule or budget Become Sunshine Management's primary field representative in Chicago KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Schedule Milestone completion Inspection pass rate Schedule adherence Quality Punch list performance Rework reduction Warranty callback reduction Safety Safety compliance Incident frequency Site inspection results Production Subcontractor schedule compliance Trade coordination effectiveness Jobsite organization THIS POSITION IS NOT A Project Manager role A Remote position A Commercial High\-Rise position A Luxury Custom Home position A Desk\-Based Construction Administration position This position requires daily field presence and direct management of subcontractors across multiple active construction sites. Success in this role requires strong field leadership, proactive communication, and the ability to independently solve problems while coordinating closely with a remote Project Manager. This is a hands\-on field leadership role responsible for executing residential development projects throughout Chicago. Pay: $60,038\.59 \- $72,304\.54 per year People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): How many years have you directly supervised construction subcontractors in the field? How many active projects have you managed simultaneously? Have you coordinated inspections with the City of Chicago? Are you able to travel daily between multiple jobsites throughout Chicago? A subcontractor tells you they cannot meet their scheduled completion date and another trade is scheduled immediately after them. What would you do? A framing crew is scheduled to begin Monday morning. On Friday afternoon you discover the lumber package is incomplete and framing will stop after one day. What actions would you take? Describe a ground\-up residential project you personally supervised. Include: Number of units Construction type Your responsibilities Trades you coordinated Biggest challenge encountered Are you comfortable taking and submitting progress photos, inspection reports, and daily field updates from a smartphone? Have you submitted daily reports electronically using software, email, or mobile apps? Do you currently reside within commuting distance of Chicago? Which trades (please name each) have you directly coordinated in the field? * Which project types have you personally supervised from the field? Examples: Ground\-up single family Ground\-up 2\-flat Ground\-up 3\-flat Townhomes Small multifamily Commercial Industrial Tenant improvements Renovations only Work Location: In person