GMA Construction Group

The Project Superintendent supervises the construction of a project, completing it on schedule, within the budget and to the quality of workmanship specified.

  • Company: GMA Construction Group
  • Location: Chicago, IL
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Date: 8/7/2025
  • Industry: Construction

Job Responsibilities

Project Planning:

– Understands the contracts, drawings, and specifications for the clients and subcontractors

– Assists Senior Superintendent with project planning, scheduling, and coordination.

– Examine the drawings for constructability.

Site Management:

– Oversees daily operations on the construction site, including coordinating the work of subcontractors, managing material deliveries, and ensuring proper site setup.

– Maintains effective and harmonious working relationships on-site.

– Assists the Project Managers in the development of the on-site procedures.

– Establishes field office location and layout, temporary utilities, and staging areas.

– Coordinates the activities of the inspection agencies.

Safety Compliance:

– Chairs weekly coordination meetings and monthly safety meetings.

– Enforces safety protocols on the site, conducting safety meetings, and addressing any safety concerns to maintain a safe working environment.

Quality Control:

– Implements quality control procedures and safety and security practices.

– Regularly inspects work to ensure it meets project specifications and quality standards, identifies any issues and addresses them promptly.

– Inspects the activities of subcontractors, suppliers and GMA’s labor and material.

Schedule Management:

– Monitors project progress against the established schedule, identifies potential delays, and takes corrective actions to maintain project timelines.

– Develops, refines, and updates the Project Schedule

Budget Management:

– Tracks project costs, identifies cost variances, and works to stay within the allocated budget.

Communication:

– Maintains clear communication with project stakeholders including architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and project managers, providing regular progress updates.

Documentation:

– Maintains detailed project documentation including daily reports, inspection reports, and change orders.

Subcontractor Management

– Verifies each subcontractor has completed its contractual requirements.

– Reviews the subcontractors daily reports

Training and Education

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Thorough understanding of construction methods, blueprints, and specifications

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures

Experience in managing construction crews and subcontractors

**Please Note: These are the minimum standards of expectations for the role above. While this list should be used as a reference, it may not be inclusive of all role-specific expectations.