Job Description
Job Description
Pay : $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Lead major IDOT and Illinois Tollway bridge and highway projects with real authority in the field
- Join a proven heavy highway contractor with long-term backlog and repeat public work
- Strong compensation starting at $100,000+ plus a company vehicle and full benefits
- Hands-on leadership role for builders who like being on-site, not stuck behind a desk
- Clear expectations and autonomy with support from experienced PMs and leadership
Location
On-site, full-time across Chicagoland job sites . This is a true field leadership role where your day starts and ends on the project.
Note : This role requires heavy highway IDOT or Illinois Tollway experience . Candidates must have 5–15 years of experience and a U.S. undergraduate degree (or equivalent field experience). Candidates with masters degrees in civil engineering or non-U.S. undergraduate degrees will not be considered .
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established heavy highway and bridge contractor delivering complex public infrastructure projects throughout Chicagoland. They are known for high standards in safety, execution, and teamwork, and for building long-term careers for field leaders who want to stay close to the work.
Job Description
Serve as Superintendent on heavy highway and bridge construction projectsLead daily field operations in collaboration with Project Managers and ForemenCoordinate crews, subcontractors, and site logistics to maintain schedule and qualityManage material deliveries and ensure all certifications meet contract requirementsMaintain accurate daily documentation including reports, schedules, and photosOversee and balance concrete pours and critical path activitiesInterface with inspectors, owners, and public agencies as neededSupport project closeout, final quantities, and job cost reportingWork outdoors year-round with occasional second-shift work during phase changesQualifications
5+ years of experience on IDOT or Illinois Tollway heavy highway projectsPrior experience as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Assistant PM, PM, or Superintendent on heavy civil workBachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a U.S. university , or equivalent heavy highway experienceOSHA 10 or 30 preferredStrong understanding of plans, specs, means and methodsProficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of BluebeamComfortable leading crews and operating in fast-paced jobsite environmentsWhy Youll Love Working Here
Field-driven culture that respects builders and decision-makers on-siteStable pipeline of public infrastructure work (not feast-or-famine)Leadership that trusts experienced Superintendents to run their jobsTangible impact — youll see your work shaping real infrastructure every dayJPC-543
Job Type : Full-time
Benefits :
Dental insuranceFlexible schedulePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance