Field Superintendent - Aurora - Horizon Construction Group

Description

Overview

Description: Join Horizon Construction Group Inc. as a Field Superintendent and be part of a thriving team Our unwavering commitment to our team has earned us the honor of being a Top Workplace for the sixth consecutive year, highlighting our dedication to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment. In 2024, we set a company record by breaking ground on 2,900 multifamily units throughout the Midwest, leading to our recognition as a Top 25 Builder by the National Multifamily Housing Council, ranking #15. This achievement underscores our strength and stability in the industry. As a 2025 Platinum Level STEP Award winner through ABC-WI, we prioritize safety and quality in all our projects. At Horizon Construction Group Inc., you\u2019ll be able to grow professionally, work on exciting projects, and be part of a team that values your contributions. Join us and build a brighter future together Horizon Construction Group specializes in the construction of multi-family housing as well as master-planned multi-use neighborhoods. Horizon has extensive experience in all forms of commercial, retail, and themed hotel waterpark resorts. Almost 40 years of development and construction experience Our current construction footprint is the Midwest: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Michigan.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a FIELD SUPERINTENDENT to join us for our upcoming projects in the Illinois market. As the #2 leader on site, the Field Superintendent plays a critical role in overseeing structural and mechanical scopes while driving the construction schedule. This position ensures that all work is executed to quality standards, adheres to project timelines, and complies with safety regulations. The Superintendent collaborates closely with the on-site lead, subcontractors, inspectors, and the Project Manager to coordinate daily operations, resolve field issues, and maintain momentum throughout the build.
• Coordinate all project field operations, including subcontractors, materials deliveries and labor, within scheduled project time frames.
• Ensure the project punch list is completed (100%) within 15 days of receipt of the occupancy permit.
• Manage project punch list during all phases of construction to ensure quality finish.
• Ensure all trades provide a quality finished project.
• Ensure the project is completed on time as scheduled.
• Monitor schedule status daily and measure against milestone dates. Daily communication with the office is required with completion of detailed Field Reports and photo documentation.
• Keeps log of lessons learned throughout project and share such with functional leaders.
• Maintain 3 week look ahead schedule, showing all project milestone schedule.
• Indicate and formulate formal RFI while forwarding to proper consulting firm for response.
• Communicate necessary changes to plan detail or spec to design manager for implementation into construction documents.
• Make field decisions as required and report to Project Manager with results and get prior approval from Project Manager if there will be any cost change.
• Work with Project Manager during budget process for establishment of budget through GMP.
• Notify Project Manager and/or DFO of issues or concerns in making project critical dates. Obtain the necessary information to formulate recovery schedules as needed with Project Manager.
• Perform shop drawing review. This task requires attention to detail and persistence. The shop drawings are primarily reviewed by the Field Superintendent with input from the Project Manager regarding methods and coordination of work.
• Keep "general condition" line items below or within budget.
• Monitor general conditions monthly with review by Project Manager.
• Lead on-site Horizon staff.

Safety

• Identify unsafe working conditions or unsafe practices being performed. Inform subcontractor, Project Manager and Safety Manager of unsafe practice and document that same was performed.
• Document, as necessary, all safety violations per HCG Safety Manual. Notify subcontractors and take corrective measures.
• Collect subcontractor Safety Manuals prior to commencement of their work.
• Initiate and document pre-construction safety discussion with each subcontractor prior to subcontractor start.
• Request and monitor adequate SDS manual for each required subcontractor material not adequately covered in HCG SDS Book.
• Request, as appropriate, additional support from Horizon Safety Manager or other staff to manage project safety per HCG Safety Manual.
• Perform daily safety checklist and forward to office as directed.

Requirements

• A minimum of ten years' experience in construction, including large-scale multi-family residential and/or commercial construction, is required for this position.
• Required to have or get upon employment OSHA30 and First Aid/CPR certification
• Familiarity with all facets of construction, including earthwork, drainage, framing, finishes and all mechanicals is a must.
• A high degree of construction field expertise will be required.
• Ability to supervise, teach and motivate staff; willingness to perform any task that is required and possess good safety habits.
• The person in this position must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with other members of the construction department and with third-party contractors and tradesman, as well as with company owners and managers, and all other office team members.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects and meet critical time deadlines are crucial to this position.
• Ability to problem solve.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Agile in decision-making and judgment
• Write
• Operate a computer keyboard, standard office equipment and cell phone.
• Stand for long periods of time as well as bend.
• Walk the job sites on even and uneven ground; this could be up to 20,000 steps per day.
• Work long hours per day 9-10; sometimes up to 12-14 hours if the job necessitates it.
• Walk up and down stairs often carrying a weight up to 60 pounds.
• See far distances.
• Read plan pages, phone and computer screen.
• Climb ladders 6-8 feet as well as up to 24 feet.
• Operate machinery such as skid-steers and forklifts.
• Communicate clearly with subcontractors, clients/customers, and teammates.
• Move about and reach for items.
• Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Handle high level of stress.