Construction Superintendent

  • Wight & Company
  • Darien, Illinois
  • Full Time
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Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that

makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that

respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you

love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. Were a nationally

recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction

firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and

challenges the status quo, and were looking for a talented professional

to join our team.

**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

- Responsible for the day-to-day management of all field construction

activities.

- Establish and maintain a positive rapport and great working

relationships with clients and subcontractors.

- Interact with the project design team in a cooperative and

productive manner.

- Develop and maintain the construction schedule; coordinate

subcontractors; monitor and report on work progress.

- Provide input in coordinating design documents with field

conditions.

- Prepare daily and weekly reports (daily reports, safety audits,

progress reports, etc.) in compliance with Company and project

requirements.

- Maintain project quality control; monitor and assure conformance

with the design documents.

- Assure compliance with companys safety policies and procedures.

Enforce project specific safety requirements. Ensure job site safety

and security.

- Develop site logistics plans and coordinate site activities with

Client operations.

- Interface with and support Project Manager and design team as

necessary.

- Work with the Project Manager to ensure the smooth and timely

execution of each project.

- Conduct weekly project meetings with all trade contractors.

- Assist in weekly project status meetings with the Owner, Architect

and Construction teams.

- Participate in the review of change requests as required.

- Support the growth and development of the Construction Group as a

whole, including regular meetings, and involvement in industry

events and requested.

**BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS:**

- A minimum of six years experience managing all aspects of

construction site activities

- Excellent ability to communicate with subcontractors, suppliers,

owners, and management

- Strong job history with a superior safety track record

- Strong computer skills

- Extensive knowledge of construction industry means and methods

- Thorough understanding of architectural, civil, mechanical, and

electrical plans and specifications

- Ability to demonstrate creative problem-solving skills

- Experience with and proficiency using web-based Construction

Management systems such as CMIC, Procore, etc.

- Design-Build project delivery experience considered a plus

- Experience with Lean Construction techniques including Last Planner

System is preferred

- A degree in Construction, Architecture or Engineering is considered

a plus

- Strong understanding of OSHA requirements. OSHA 30-hour

certification preferred

- Experience with scheduling software (Microsoft Project) a plus

- LEED Accreditation and/or experience on LEED Certified projects

considered a plus

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**Salary Range**: \$110,000 - \$140,000. Individual pay will be based on

several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

of the applicant.

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work

environment. Our comprehensive benefits including medical, dental,

vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays,

paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a

healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit

our website at [www.wightco.com](

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without

regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender

identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected

veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected

by federal, state, or local laws.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to

recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans.

If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic

application, please call us at ... and ask to speak with a

Human Resources representative.
Job ID: 482361861
Originally Posted on: 6/22/2025

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