Job Description

Superintendent – Industrial / Warehouse Construction (Design-Build)

Location: Chicagoland / Rosemont, IL

Project Types: Industrial, Warehouse, Distribution Centers, Light Manufacturing, Cold Storage (Design-Build)

Position Overview

Our client is a well-established design-build general contractor seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on ground-up and large-scale industrial and warehouse projects throughout the Chicagoland area. This role is responsible for managing all on-site construction activities, driving schedules, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring successful project delivery from mobilization through turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site construction activities for industrial and warehouse facilities , including ground-up builds and expansions

• Lead and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and field staff

• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project schedules; manage critical path activities

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA, site-specific, and company standards

• Conduct daily site walks, toolbox talks, and safety meetings

• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittals

• Manage site logistics, sequencing, manpower, and material deliveries

• Ensure quality control across structural, envelope, slab, MEP, and specialty industrial scopes

• Coordinate with Project Managers, design teams, and ownership to resolve field issues

• Track progress, productivity, and reporting for schedule and cost control

• Lead inspections, punch lists, commissioning coordination, and final closeout

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent on industrial, warehouse, or distribution center projects

• Strong design-build project experience preferred

• Proven experience managing large footprints, tilt-up or precast concrete, slab-on-grade, and complex MEP systems

• Deep understanding of industrial construction means and methods

• Ability to lead multiple subcontractor trades and large field crews

• Strong scheduling, planning, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications

• Experience with construction technology (Procore or similar platforms preferred)

• OSHA certification required or preferred

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Strong, long-term backlog of industrial and warehouse projects

• Local Chicagoland work with limited travel

• Stable, collaborative team environment with growth opportunities

• Opportunity to work on high-profile industrial and logistics facilities
  
  
  If interested, please apply, or send a resume to andrew@zsgtalent.com
  
  
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