Superintendent – Heavy Highway Bridge Construction

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 125000

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $100000.00 - $125000.00 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 $100000 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 515 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 projects
Lead daily field operations in collaboration with Project Managers and Foremen
Coordinate crews subcontractors and site logistics to maintain schedule and quality
Manage material deliveries and ensure all certifications meet contract requirements
Maintain accurate daily documentation including reports schedules and photos
Oversee and balance concrete pours and critical path activities
Interface with inspectors owners and public agencies as needed
Support project closeout final quantities and job cost reporting
Work outdoors year-round with occasional second-shift work during phase changes

Qualifications

5 years of experience on IDOT or Illinois Tollway heavy highway projects
Prior experience as a Field Engineer Project Engineer Assistant PM PM or Superintendent on heavy civil work
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a U.S. university or equivalent heavy highway experience
OSHA 10 or 30 preferred
Strong understanding of plans specs means and methods
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Bluebeam
Comfortable leading crews and operating in fast-paced jobsite environments

Why Youll Love Working Here

Field-driven culture that respects builders and decision-makers on-site
Stable pipeline of public infrastructure work (not feast-or-famine)
Leadership that trusts experienced Superintendents to run their jobs
Tangible impact youll see your work shaping real infrastructure every day

JPC-543

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Requirements: Must have IDOT or Illinois Tollway heavy highway experience and 5 years total experience in field/project leadership roles. Must have completed undergraduate education in the U.S. Candidates with masters degrees in civil engineering or without relevant heavy highway experience will not be considered. Relocation- no. Packages - no

Submissions Name / Katina /

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Heavy highway contractor hiring a Superintendent to run IDOT/Tollway bridge and roadway projects. On-site leadership role overseeing crews subcontractors materials documentation and pours. Target 515 years experience; U.S. undergrad only; no MS CivE.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Superintendent Heavy Highway / Bridge Construction (IDOT & Tollway) - Dunnet Bay Construction - JPC 543 - Source

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Client job title: Superintendent Heavy Highway / Bridge Construction (IDOT & Tollway)
Location: Chicago
On-site hybrid remote: Over the road
Experience: 1
Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Superintendent Heavy Highway Superintendent Bridge Superintendent Civil Construction Superintendent IDOT Superintendent Tollway Superintendent Heavy Civil Superintendent Infrastructure Superintendent roadway bridge construction
# of hires needed: 1
Open or not to recruiters on TE: YES

Pay: $100000.00 - $125000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Lead major IDOT and Illinois Tollway bridge and highway projects with real authority in the fieldJoin a proven heavy highway contractor with long-term backlog and repeat public workStrong compensation starting at $100000 plus a co...