Senior Superintendent

Role:
Senior Superintendent
Company:
BIG Construction
Location:
Chicago, IL
Reports to:
Principal
Status
Exempt
Salary
Date:
May 7, 2026

How We Build at BIG

BIG Construction is a construction management firm specializing in the interior built environment. Founded and led by millennials, we prioritize right-fit solutions over legacy processes and leverage a high-value network to deliver exceptional results.

Guided by our core values—Drive, Trust, Ideas, and Build—we’re committed to building meaningful relationships by understanding and addressing the needs of all stakeholders.

Our proven process—Ask, Listen & Learn. Align. Budget. Contract. Execute. Retain.—ensures every project is approached with curiosity, collaboration, and precision.

At our core, our brand promise remains simple:

We will ask. We will listen. We will learn. We will deliver.

The Opportunity Ahead

Who Thrives in this role

  • Demonstrates a strong alignment with our core values of Drive, Trust, Ideas, and Build.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of fostering teamwork and engaging with all project stakeholders.
  • Innovative thinker, open to embracing new technologies and methods to improve efficiency and outcomes.
  • Committed to safety, quality, and integrity in every aspect of their work.
  • Eager to contribute to the growth and success of the team, sharing knowledge and experience to mentor others.

Where You'll Make Your Mark

  • Experienced in managing large-scale construction projects with a proven 8+ year track record of success.

What Building Success Looks Like

  • Build Trust: Manage all project stages with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
  • Innovative Ideas: Manage and coordinate internal filed teams, subcontractors, and owner vendors, employing innovative ideas to enhance efficiency and ensure seamless communication.
  • Safety First: Uphold OSHA standards to maintain a zero-incident work environment.
  • Build Relationships: Develop well-organized project schedules and foster a collaborative environment to build strong relationships.
  • Cultural Contributor: Participate in intern/candidate interviews and mentor field personnel, reinforcing our culture and values.
  • Creative Solutions: Display adaptability by finding creative solutions to challenges, ensuring projects remain on track despite unforeseen circumstances.
  • Teamwork and Communication: Promote teamwork and open communication, involving all project stakeholders proactively.
  • Drive and Resolution: Show determination in resolving on-site challenges for timely resolution with minimal schedule and cost impacts.
  • Client Engagement: Participate in client pitches with creative and practical contributions.
  • Pre-construction Excellence: Supervise and participate in pre-construction activities, offering insights on logistics, constructability, and subcontractor scopes to ensure trust and accuracy in project bids.

The Tools You Bring

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
  • Able to apply innovative and effective management techniques in order to maximize employee performance.
  • A thorough comprehension of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and the
    impact that they can have on a project.
  • Strong computer skills as well as a familiarity with the programs offered by Microsoft Office.

Core Competencies & Attributes

Compensation

Benefits Include

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits
  • 401(k) Program with Employer Match
  • Personalized PTO

The BIG Basics

This role is expected to consistently demonstrate BIG Construction’s core values:

• Drive – Takes initiative, owns outcomes, and pushes work forward with urgency and accountability

• Trust – Builds credibility through accuracy, transparency, and follow-through

• Ideas – Brings forward thoughtful improvements and challenges the status quo where needed

• Build – Strengthens processes, relationships, and team capability over time

Work Environment & Physical Demands

physical demands

  • Ability to remain in a seated position for the majority of the day while in home office (between 70% - 100% of work time) operating a computer, phone and other office equipment i.e., a copier and computer printer (between 70% -100% of work time)
  • Ability to lift or move supplies, equipment, boxes, documents and materials weighing up to 40lbs (occasionally heavier than 40lbs) in office suite and/or at work sites (i.e. vendor sites, client sites, etc.)
  • Must be able to communicate via phone, email, and in-person with colleagues and professional contacts (i.e. vendors, support service providers, etc.) for the majority of the day (between 70% -100% of work time)

Final Notes on the Build

Additional Eligibility Criteria

  • Regular communication with internal and external constituents is required, including occasionally
    outside of regular working hours.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction and/or company sponsorship.

Dollar Limit Approval Thresholds (for applicable roles)

  • Reference BIG Construction Employee Handbook

Working Conditions & Environment

  • May be required to work beyond office hours – some nights and weekends – as required by the needs
    of the department and this position as well as the needs of the organization.
  • Must be able to commute as required from office to job-site locations located within a 100-mile radius
    from office as required. Reference employee handbook regarding mileage reimbursement.

Disclaimer

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties above are not to be considered a complete list of duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Temporary modifications to provide reasonable accommodations do not waive any essential functions of the job requirements.