Superintendent – Heavy Highway / Bridge Construction (IDOT & Tollway)

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead major IDOT and Illinois Tollway bridge 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 a company 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 across Chicagoland job sites. This is a true field leadership role where your day starts and ends on the project.

Note:This role requires heavy highway IDOT or Illinois Tollway experience. Candidates must have 5–15 years of experience and a U.S. undergraduate degree (or equivalent field experience). Candidates with master’s degrees in civil engineering or non-U.S. undergraduate degrees will not be considered.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established heavy highway and bridge contractor delivering 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+ years of experience on IDOT or Illinois Tollway heavy highway projects
• Prior experience as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Assistant PM, PM, or Superintendent on heavy civil work
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a U.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

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