Superintendent II
Company: FOCUS DEVELOPMENT INC
Role summary
Superintendent II is a full-time role at FOCUS DEVELOPMENT INC in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-02. Experience level: 10+. No degree required.
- Job title
- Superintendent II
- Company
- FOCUS DEVELOPMENT INC
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- QA & Testing
- Experience level
- 10+
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-02
This full-time Superintendent II role is a fantastic opportunity for experienced construction professionals. With no degree requirement and a focus on managing complex projects, this position offers significant responsibility and the chance to oversee critical on-site operations. It's a great step for those with a decade or more of experience looking to manage schedules, safety, and quality.
Job description
Description
Job Description
Position Title: Superintendent II
Department: Construction
Reports to: Project Manager or Senior Superintendent
Direct Reports: Assistant Superintendents, Laborers
Issued: October 31, 2022
Overview:
Manage on site operations and personnel with direct responsibility for project schedule, sequence of construction, logistics, means & methods, safety, security, municipal inspections, and quality assurance with a particular emphasis on complicated projects or mechanical/electrical rough-in and building enclosures. Projects may also include significant sitework improvements and warranty.
Responsibilities:
Managerial
Supervise/mentor direct reports
Coordinate work on assigned projects to be completed on or ahead of contract schedule
Maintain jobsite logistics, security & safety for assigned work
Manage quality assurance program and third-party consultants to comply with project specifications for assigned work.
If project site lead; maintain relationship with clients on site as company representative
Municipal Liaison
Confirm that applicable permits and approvals are in place prior to beginning work on small projects, and maintained as necessary through completion of the work
Maintain a constructive relationship with inspectors
Coordinate inspections scheduled, conducted, and completed in accord with the project schedule.
Ensure construction methods and work in place comply with municipal ordinances
Obtain occupancy/final inspections and permits for submittal to the office
Safety
Enforce company safety policy on the jobsite
Ensure site specific safety manual is on site or accessible
Ensure appropriate signage is in place
Conduct Weekly Trade Foremen Safety and Coordination meetings to using Procore .
Maintain proper housekeeping on site to ensure a safe and productive work environment
Accommodate jobsite safety inspections on a periodic basis
Write response to jobsite safety inspections as required.
Quality Control
Review construction documents for buildability and construction sequence
Assist PM in development of the job specific quality assurance program.
Review responsibility for the QC program w/ the PM
Coordinate QC program w/ project specifications
Review QC program w/ testing agency and establish proposed testing schedule
Require testing personnel to sign in and out to verify billings
Coordinate timely and accurate jobsite layout and controls
Ensure that all required samples for testing in accordance with QA program are taken
Confirm that all work placed complies w/ specifications and quality standards
Perform pre-punch lists prior to scheduled walk through w/ architect & owner
Schedule
Assist Senior Superintendent in development of the project schedule
Responsible to schedule materials, deliveries, subcontractors, hoisting, inspections & company personnel to meet the project schedule
Monitor progress against the approved schedule and take action to ensure that the project proceeds on the established schedule.
Schedule work and activities of crews and subcontractors to effectively sequence activities
Coordinate deviations from the established construction sequence with the Senior Superintendent
Update construction schedule weekly by preparing the three week look-ahead schedule on the vendor schedule in Microsoft Project using the date filter.
Review submittal log to ensure that material will be available to the jobsite to compliment the project schedule and coordinate submittal and review deadlines to compliment the anticipated delivery dates.
Construction
Attend the project kick-off meeting
Establish jobsite logistic plan with PM.
Set-up jobsite trailer for project administration
Monitor proper size crews at the jobsite
Order construction materials as necessary according to the specifications
Oversee the maintenance and protection of company equipment while on site
Maintain jobsite security to minimize vandalism, theft, property damage or loss in accordance with the jobsite security plan
Order and maintain tools according to the project requirements as coordinated w/ the PM
Ensure proper and accurate job layout on a timely basis when applicable
Maintain good neighbor relationships
Maintain productive working relationship w/ PM & subcontractors
Supervise subordinates according to labor contract requirements when applicable
Maintain effective and regular communication w/ PM
Review and implement subcontract scope of work
Assist in collecting compliant insurance certificates from subcontractors for job access as required
Require subcontract attendance and run Weekly Trade Foremen Safety and Coordination jobsite meetings.
Review and date field copies of shop drawings and submittals, assist PE with reviews as necessary
Confirm that all construction documents used on the jobsite are current
Ensure that timecards are completed
Maintain complete, accurate and up to date daily logs in Procore and file by 9:00 a.m. the following day.
Generate back-up for owner change orders and subcontract back-charges as necessary
Participate in generating RFI’s when necessary.
Catalog field directives and coordinate implementation w/ PM
Coordinate subcontract CO’s w/ PM prior to implementing the work. Establish the value of the CO’s that the Superintendent can approve when the PM is unavailable on a project-by-project basis
Communicate the percentage of work complete to date to the PM for construction draw and pay-out to the subcontractors
Close Out
Compile and complete all punchlist items.
Disconnect and obtain all final billings for all construction services.
Return all marked documents to the office for preparation of as-built drawings.
Assist in acquiring warranty, lien waivers, O&M manuals, etc. from subcontractors.
Assist PM in close out of subcontract scope and cost.
Attend project close out meeting.
Miscellaneous
Assist in identifying project alternatives and value engineering.
Assist in