Commercial Construction Superintendent – Lead High-End Hospitality Buildouts in Chicago
Job Overview
- Company: Connacht Group.
- Salary/Pay Rate: $105,000 to $125,000 per year (Salary) plus Performance-Based Bonus, Annual Bonus, Sign-on Bonus, and Profit Sharing.
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
- Schedule: Monday – Friday (Typical start 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM; occasional Saturdays as needed).
- Project Scope: Commercial Hospitality Buildouts (Restaurants, Bars, Hotels; $1M – $5M Contract Value).
- Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required.
The Opportunity
You will serve as the primary on-site leader driving high-profile hospitality construction projects across the Chicago area.
You will direct trade partners and master intricate custom finishes while collaborating directly with company ownership.
You will have the autonomy to run your jobs backed by modern tools, fast decision-making, and national-level industry expertise.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Direct all daily field operations across one to two active commercial hospitality projects from site mobilization through final turnover.
- Enforce rigorous jobsite safety protocols and quality benchmarks for high-end finishes, custom millwork, specialty tile, and commercial kitchen installations.
- Develop and manage dynamic one-week and three-week look-ahead schedules to ensure continuous trade sequencing and timely milestone delivery.
- Coordinate municipal inspections, utility transfers, and architect/owner walk-throughs to achieve seamless permit closeouts and certificate of occupancy.
- Supervise multi-trade subcontractors daily, verifying that all installations strictly match architectural, structural, and MEP contract documents.
- Document project progress, field conditions, and delivery logistics daily using Procore and photo tracking to maintain transparency.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 3 to 7 years of supervisory experience as a Superintendent or Senior Foreman on commercial construction sites.
- Experience with commercial kitchens
- Proven track record leading commercial buildouts with extensive experience managing high-end finish carpentry, architectural millwork, and specialty surfaces.
- Demonstrated expertise in establishing site logistics, directing multiple subcontractor crews simultaneously, and maintaining project schedules.
- Strong technical proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural drawings, structural layouts, MEP specifications, and shop submittals.
- Proficiency in utilizing mobile construction management technology, including daily digital logs, plan markups, and photo documentation.
- Valid driver's license and dependable transportation for regular travel between job sites throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Direct field management experience delivering restaurants, bars, hotels, commercial kitchens, or entertainment spaces.
- Hands-on proficiency using Procore for daily reporting and Bluebeam for digital drawing review and field coordination.
- Active OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification (or OSHA 10 minimum) and current First Aid/CPR credentials.
- Deep working knowledge of City of Chicago building codes, local trade coordination, and municipal inspection procedures.
- Associate degree in Construction Management, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $105,000 to $125,000 based on experience.
- Performance-based bonuses, project completion bonuses, annual bonus opportunities, and project profit sharing.
- Sign-on bonus and employee referral bonus program.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Company 401(k) retirement plan.
- Unlimited paid time off covering vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Bi-weekly pay cycle.
- Technology package including a company-provided laptop or tablet.
- All required safety equipment provided, including hard hats, eye protection, and gloves.
- Professional mentor training, annual company outings, and team events.
About Us
Connacht Group is a premier commercial general contractor specializing in high-end hospitality spaces that shape Chicago's vibrant dining and entertainment landscape.
Our leadership pairs national-scale project experience with the agility, direct access, and supportive culture of a boutique builder.
Learn more at https://connachtgroup.com/.
Connacht Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
