Assistant Superintendent

  • Clune Contruction Company
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time

Raise your hand if you're craving a work environment that values your talent. Join the Clune family where youre valued as an employee owner! Clune Construction is proud to be made up of passionate, driven, unique individuals who exhibit integrity and value quality in everything they do. We welcome diversity of thought and life experience. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our people and in turn, our people benefit from a culture of shared fate. We believe this has led to us being the fortunate recipient of countless awards for our culture and ethics, including Best Places to Work , a Top Workplace nationally, and the Better Business Bureaus Torch Award for outstanding ethics.

The Assistant Superintendent will be located on the project site throughout the duration of the project. An Assistant Superintendent works directly for the project superintendent to support the site activities including access, scheduling, deliveries, logistics, safety, quality and construction. An assistant superintendent works closely with the superintendent to ensure execution of the project plan and is involved in all aspects of a project from preconstruction through closeout.

Essential Functions:

  • Role model professionally for Interns, Field Assistants, Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers and new Assistant Supers.

  • Recognize and make decisions or recommendations to resolve on-site challenges and issues for a timely resolution with minimum cost impact.

  • Be an ambassador for Clunes safety culture and OSHA standards to enforce a safe work environment and lead and document safety meetings.

  • Actively participate in preconstruction scheduling, logistics, and planning.

  • Maintain and update project schedules; produce daily reports and weekly field updates.

  • Heavy coordination with field team, project management, trade partners, and owner vendors with proactive communication.

  • Manage and maintain a complete and updated set of field documents.

  • Participate in the closeout process to obtain all required inspections, prioritize items to ensure timely completion of punchlist work, successful commissioning of equipment and training of the owner and/or owner vendors.

  • Become proficient in, and utilize, Clune established systems and technology to work efficiently and to the highest standards.

What We Offer
At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan

  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans

  • Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability

  • Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans

  • Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education

  • Fitness Program

  • Pet Insurance

Core Values and Behaviors
Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Job Requirements:

  • Ability to understand a project schedule.

  • Critical thinker, problem solver and can make independent decisions.

  • Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills that will be utilized to hold discussions with various members of Clune, trade partners, designers and clients.

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.

  • Understanding of team roles and responsibilities, internally and externally.

  • Growing understanding of trade delineation.

  • Understanding of how to read drawings and specs.

  • Ability to understand a project schedule.

  • Ability to work and thrive in team environments.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering or equivalent industry experience required.

  • 2-5 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare and/or mission-critical projects.

  • Background in construction trades and technical knowledge of construction methods a plus.

  • Conscientious and flexible, with a strong work ethic and team-first attitude.

  • Highly motivated with strong skills in time management and prioritization.

  • Solid background in construction trades and technical knowledge.

  • Proficiency with scheduling software,

  • Solid written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Pay Range: $74,800- $81,000

All candidates must provide a resume.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job ID: 480909711
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025

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