W.E. O'Neil Construction

National construction contractor with ESOP ownership

Project Superintendent

Construction ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeChicago, IL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience in a related field; alternatively, five to ten years of relevant project field experience as a Field Engineer, Assistant Project Superintendent, or equivalent.
Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 scheduling software and project management software such as Prolog, Viewpoint, or CMiC, or equivalent applications; experience using daily software tools such as Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Safety Mojo, and BIM 360 Glue.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of construction delivery methods, market sectors, construction administration, building trades, construction means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, estimating, and owner and architect relations.
Completion of an OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Effective time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, design professionals, company departments and project teams, inspectors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

Control all field activities related to a project, including on-site field administration, supervision, and technical management of construction operations.
Supervise and mentor Assistant Project Superintendents, Field Engineers, and laborers, and manage daily construction operations and subcontractors, owner vendors, and other construction personnel.
Supervise projects with budgets ranging from $5 million to $60 million across delivery methods, market sectors, and levels of complexity.
Assist the Senior Project Superintendent or other assigned supervisors when assigned to a large project team.
Develop, maintain, and enforce project-specific site logistics plans, temporary facilities, and site safety programs.
Coordinate and manage material deliveries and subcontracts.
Assist the Project Manager in developing subcontractor-specific scopes of work for inclusion in subcontracts.
Provide the Project Manager with field information about cost impacts and document change-order and back-charge work according to company procedures.
Develop, maintain, and enforce the baseline schedule and weekly eight-week look-ahead schedules.
Implement and manage stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) measures and documentation; obtain and maintain QSP certification when required for the project.
Maintain knowledge of project documents, including plans, specifications, contracts, purchase orders, correspondence, shop drawings, and submittals; understand and enforce subcontract obligations in the field.
Track project document changes and ensure they are implemented in the field.
Provide technical assistance to project team members and coordinate field inspections and testing.
Provide field information affecting the accuracy of monthly reconciliation reports and forecasts.
Develop, implement, and enforce the project-specific quality control program, including for subcontractors.
Prepare and maintain the project P6 baseline schedule and monthly updates; enter schedule delays and fragnets into the master P6 schedule to document delays contemporaneously.
Update schedules in time for OAC and subcontractor meetings.
Monitor job-site control reporting measures.
Record and document existing project conditions before construction begins.
Ensure staff complete weekly progress photographs and label and file them in Box.com.
Ensure staff prepare meeting minutes for weekly subcontractor, pre-installation, and safety meetings.
Create and issue project-specific incident reports.
Schedule and chair job hazard analysis meetings and use the safety department when applicable.
Oversee and manage the daily coordination of subcontractor activities.
Document actions related to actual or potential claims or legal action.
Ensure compliance with insurance, labor-relations, and equal employment opportunity requirements.
Oversee and supervise company-employed or third-party laborers.
Prepare and submit weekly timesheets for company-specific labor forces.
Assist the Project Manager in developing the General Conditions budget.
Understand and enforce company and Cal/OSHA safety standards.
Collect subcontractor headcounts and daily reports, and write comprehensive daily reports describing work performed on site.
Create and manage completion and punch lists and ensure items are completed on time.
Conduct annual performance reviews and mentor and develop the skills and career paths of Field Engineers and Assistant Project Superintendents.
Mentor, coach, and train subordinates to support their career objectives.
Motivate and build teamwork and morale among the project team, and promote company values with the team, client, and subcontractors.

The primary function of the Project Superintendent is to control all field activities related to a project including all on-site field administration, supervision and technical management of all construction operations. This role will require the supervision and mentoring of the Assistant Project Superintendent(s), Field Engineer(s), and laborers. Also required will be the supervision and technical management of all daily construction operations, oversight and management of all subcontractors, owner vendors and other construction related personnel.

The duties, responsibilities and attributes of the Project Superintendent include, but are not limited to:

Technical Skills

Capable of being successful supervising a project with a project budget range of $5M - $60M, under various delivery methods, diversity in market sectors and varying complexities
Assist the Senior Project Superintendent or other assigned supervisors(s) when part of a large project team
Develop, maintain and enforce a project specific site logistics plan and temporary facilities
Develop, maintain and enforce a project specific site safety programs
Coordinate and manage all material deliveries and subcontracts
Assist the Project Manager in the development of all subcontractor specific scopes of work, which will be an exhibit to their subcontract
Provides input to the Project Manager on field activities that have cost impacts in the field. Follows WEO procedures for documenting all change order and back charge related work
Develop, maintain and enforce the overall baseline schedule and weekly 8-week look ahead project specific schedules
Implementation and management of all SWPPP measures and documentation
Obtain and maintain QSP certification, if required by the specific project you are overseeing
Possess knowledge of all documents associated with the project including plans, specifications, prime contract, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings and submittals
Reads and understands subcontracts and the associated exhibits. Has the ability to enforce contractual obligations in the field
Stays up to date on changes to documents throughout the project and ensures proper implementation in the field
Provide technical assistance to all members of the project team
Coordinate all field inspections and testing

Management Skills

Assist in providing pertinent field information that could affect the Monthly Reconciliation Report accuracy and forecasts
Develop, implement, and enforce the project-specific quality control program to include all subcontractors
Prepare and maintain the projects P6 baseline schedule and all subsequent monthly updates
Insert schedule delays / fragnets into master P6 schedule contemporaneously to properly document delays
Timeliness of schedules being updated to prior meetings, i.e. OAC and Subcontractor meetings
Monitor all job site control reporting measures
Video record / document all existing project conditions prior to any construction on site
Oversee, ensure staff are completing weekly progress photos to be properly labeled and filed on Box.Com
Oversee, ensure staff are completing and preparing meeting minutes for all weekly subcontractor meetings, pre-installation meetings, safety meetings, etc.
Create and issue all project specific Incident Reports
Schedule and chair all JHA related meetings. Utilize the WEO safety department when applicable
Oversee and manage the daily coordination of all daily subcontractor activities
Document all actions dealing with actual or possible claims / legal action
Ensure that all requirements of insurance, labor relations, and EEO are adhered to
Oversight and supervision of all WEO employed or 3rd party provided laborers
Prepare and submit weekly time sheets pertaining to WEO specific labor force
Assist the Project Manager in the development of the General Conditions budget
Understands and enforces WEO and Cal-OSHA safety standards
Collects man counts and daily reports for each subcontractor on site. Writes concise, comprehensive descriptions of each day’s work performed on site in WEO daily report
Create and manage completion and punch lists and ensure the timely completion of all punch lists and completion lists items
Responsible for mentoring of field staff and conducting annual performance reviews
Mentor, develop skills and career paths of the Field Engineers and Assistant Project Superintendents

Personal Attributes

Effective written and verbal language communication skills
Effective time management and organization skills
Takes initiative, strives for increased responsibility and has a desire to learn
Shows emotional maturity, punctuality and dependability Interpersonal Skills
Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all (client, design professionals, various WEO departments, WEO project team, inspectors, and subcontractors)
Motivate and build teamwork/morale in the project team
Mentor, coach and train as necessary to help subordinates achieve their career objectives
Promote WEO Corporate Values with the project team, client and subcontractors
Show alignment with and promotes WEO Corporate Values

Qualifications:
Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience in a related field or 5-10 minimum years of relevant project field experience, as a Field Engineer and Assistant Project Superintendent or equivalent

Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Scheduling Software and Project Management Software, such as Prolog, Viewpoint, CMiC or equivalent applications. With experience, using daily software tools, such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, Safety Mojo, BIM 360 Glue, etc.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various construction delivery methods, various market sectors, the construction administration process, building trades, technical aspects of construction including means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, estimating, owner and architect relations

Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course
First Aid and CPR certified

About the Company

W.E. O'Neil Construction

National construction contractor with ESOP ownership

W.E. O'Neil Construction is a national contractor with 100% employee ownership that operates across several states. It manages commercial construction projects by guiding the full process from design through completion using delivery methods like design-build, design assist, construction management at risk, and lump-sum bidding. The company stands out by combining the financial strength of a large firm with the speed and focus of a smaller operation, backed by an ESOP culture that prioritizes relationships, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Its goal is to deliver high-quality projects on time and on budget while expanding its national footprint and maintaining strong client partnerships.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1925

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