Lead Site Manager
Lead all onsite construction operations from mobilization through project completion, ensuring work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents. Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, inspectors, and field personnel to maintain productive workflow and achieve project milestones. Establish and manage jobsite logistics including site setup, temporary facilities, material staging areas, utility coordination, site access, and equipment management. Develop, maintain, and distribute weekly Four-Week Look-Ahead Schedules while proactively coordinating labor, materials, and equipment to support project progress. Monitor daily construction activities, workforce productivity, subcontractor performance, and material deliveries to ensure compliance with project schedules and quality standards. Conduct daily site inspections and quality control reviews to verify work is installed in accordance with approved submittals, shop drawings, specifications, and contract requirements. Maintain project documentation including daily reports, progress photographs, as-built drawings, inspection records, site observations, and field reports. Lead jobsite safety initiatives by enforcing OSHA regulations, subcontractor safety plans, site-specific safety requirements, and conducting safety meetings for high-risk activities. Schedule, coordinate, and participate in required inspections, testing activities, regulatory reviews, and Certificate of Occupancy approvals. Conduct and facilitate foreman meetings, owner meetings, architect meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and pre-installation meetings to ensure effective communication and project alignment. Partner with Project Managers to support RFIs, submittals, pay applications, schedule updates, change management, progress reporting, and overall project execution.
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The Successful Applicant
- 7+ years of experience as a superintendent
- Experience leading projects from groundbreaking through final completion
- Ground up multifamily experience required
- Strong background in multifamily, commercial, hospitality, commercial, retail, healthcare office
- Experience managing multifamily construction projects with significant MEP coordination
- 4 week look ahead, woodframe experience
- Team-first mentality and willingness to do whatever is necessary to help the project succeed
- Strong leadership and communication skills
What's on Offer
- Highly competitive base salary up to $160K
- Car allowance
- Performance based bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Generous paid time off and holiday package
- Stable project pipeline and long-term growth potential
Job Summary
- Sector
- Construction
- Sub Sector
- Site Manager
- Industry
- Property
- Where
- Chicago
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Consultant Name
- Jake Racki
- Job Reference
- JN-092026-7100407