Superintendent - Heavy Highway / Bridge Construction (...

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Lead majorIDOT and Illinois Tollwaybridge 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$100,000+plus acompany 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 acrossChicagoland job sites. This is a true field leadership role where your day starts and ends on the project. Note:This role requiresheavy highway IDOT or Illinois Tollway experience. Candidates must have5-15 years of experienceand aU.S. undergraduate degree(or equivalent field experience). Candidates withmaster’s degrees in civil engineeringornon-U.S. undergraduate degrees will not be considered. About Our Client Our client is a well-establishedheavy highway and bridge contractordelivering 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+ yearsof experience onIDOT or Illinois Tollwayheavy highway projects Prior experience as aField Engineer, Project Engineer, Assistant PM, PM, or Superintendenton heavy civil work Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from aU.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 You’ll 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 — you’ll see your work shaping real infrastructure every day JPC-543 #LI-SK3 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Created: 2026-02-06