Superintendent - Heavy Highway Construction

Path Construction

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Chicago, Illinois, US on site Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Path Construction is seeking a qualified Superintendent to join our organization in the Chicago, IL area on our Heavy Highway Team. We are a rapidly growing commercial general contractor with offices in Arlington Heights, IL; Scottsdale, AZ; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; Knoxville, TN; and Tampa, FL serving clients and projects throughout the United States.

The right candidate will have 5+ years of construction management experience in a variety of asset classes. Tollway and/or Highway experience is preferred.

Founded in 2008, Path Construction is a general contractor providing a vast array of construction services to multiple regions throughout the country. Our expertise is very diverse and includes experience on small and large projects of many different types, including but not limited to: healthcare, hospitality, higher education, multi-family, self-storage, senior living, transportation, water and waste treatment, convention centers, laboratories, and correctional. The main philosophy and strategy for the growth of our organization is to be on the cutting edge of all aspects of the construction process. Additionally, our unmatched customer satisfaction and, most importantly, the development and quality of our people drive our success.

Duties for Superintendents include:

• Responsible to lead and manage subcontractors

• Oversee all phases of a construction project from initial planning to completion for either public works projects, or private commercial work in multiple industries.

•Safety Program Administration and Site Safety responsibility

•Customer Service Representation, and QC Program Administration.

We seek Superintendents who are the experts on general construction techniques, problem solving, and the technical experts of each facet of construction (i.e. concrete, masonry, metals, wood & plastics, moisture proofing, openings, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishing, conveying systems, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communication, security, earthwork, exteriors improvements, utilities, demolition, etc.) .

Requirements

  • 5+ years of building and construction management experience
  • OSHA Site Safety experience
  • Up to date with modern technology and display excellent communication skills
  • Proven construction technical knowledge on site with understanding of each facet of a job (i.e. concrete, masonry, metals, wood & plastics, moisture proofing, openings, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishing, conveying systems, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communication, security, earthwork, exteriors improvements, utilities, transportation, waterway & marine construction, wastewater, demolition, etc.)
  • General knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
  • Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment and grow the company
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with a positive motor vehicle record
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds

Preferred

  • 9+ years of building and construction management experience
  • Tollway and/or Heavy Highway experience
  • Associates/Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience such as commercial projects, hospitals, public projects, schools, multifamily, etc.
  • Estimating experience a plus
  • Working knowledge of project management process and software. (Microsoft Office, Procore, SAGE 300 CRE, etc.)
  • OSHA 30 Hour Training
  • LEED Project Experience

Benefits

  • Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $130,000
  • 401(k) Program
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company cellphone and computer
  • Annual Bonus Plan
About this role

Summary

Manage and oversee heavy highway construction projects, safety, and subcontractors in Chicago.

Job title

Superintendent - Heavy Highway Construction

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Chicago, IL; remote work not specified

Salary

$80k–$130k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

OSHA safetyconstruction techniquescommunication

Preferred skills

heavy highwaytollwayestimatingproject management softwareLEED

Specializations

heavy highwayconstruction managementpublic workspublic projects
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City