Superintendent | Ground-Up Projects | Des Plaines, IL
Occupations:
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersConstruction ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersFirst-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, HandIndustries:
Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community DevelopmentCivic and Social OrganizationsArchitectural, Engineering, and Related ServicesOther Transit and Ground Passenger TransportationLand SubdivisionSuperintendent📍 Des Plaines, IL | Nationwide Projects🏗️ Award-Winning Design-Build General ContractorWe’re partnered with an award-winning Design-Build General Contractor near Des Plaines that’s entering a major growth and transition phase—and they’re looking for a Superintendent who wants to grow with them long-term.This company does roughly $250M annually across multiple divisions and has built a strong reputation nationwide for delivering quality ground-up projects. Their core focus is light industrial, but their portfolio also includes distribution centers, cold storage facilities, commercial buildings, medical projects, and tenant improvements.What makes this opportunity especially interesting is where the company is headed. The current leadership team is beginning to plan for the next generation over the next several years, meaning they’re intentionally looking for people they can develop into future leaders within the business.What You’ll Be Doing:Lead field operations on ground-up construction projectsCoordinate subcontractors, schedules, logistics, and daily site activitiesEnsure projects stay on track from a safety, quality, and schedule standpointWork closely with PMs, ownership, and internal leadership teamsTravel to project sites across the U.S. as neededWhat They’re Looking For:Superintendent experience with a General ContractorStrong ground-up construction backgroundLight industrial experience is preferred, but not requiredSomeone motivated by growth, leadership opportunities, and long-term career progressionAbility to lead projects independently and communicate effectively in the fieldCompensation & Benefits:💰 $140K – $160K base salary + bonus🚗 Car allowance📈 ESOP + profit sharing program🏥 Strong benefits package🚀 Promotions based on performance, initiative, and results — not just tenure🛤️ Opportunity to grow into future leadership roles as part of succession planningThis is a strong opportunity for a Superintendent who wants more than just another project assignment — it’s a chance to join a company planning ahead and investing in the people who will help lead the next chapter of the business.