
Superintendent · Commercial · Full Time
Superintendent - Traveling
Ryan Companies USChicago, IL + 2 more
- $130k–$155k a year
- Traveling position
Lead jobsite teams and subcontractors as a traveling Superintendent with Ryan Companies, based in Chicago.
- Type
- Full Time
- Sector
- Commercial
- Travel
- Traveling position
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Superintendents in Illinois
$140k–$153k
Middle half of 4 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
About the role
Job Summary
Ryan Companies is seeking a traveling Superintendent to coordinate onsite personnel and subcontractors, oversee field execution, and keep project work on schedule and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Implement project-specific safety procedures and prepare hazard analyses.
- Direct subcontractor work and coordinate with trades, project management, owners, and tenants.
- Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, and quality-control plans.
- Support material procurement and maintain project files and daily records.
- Prepare, conduct, and document required meetings.
Required Experience
- Post-high-school education or equivalent in the construction field.
- Ability to read plans and specifications and guide project personnel.
- Documentation, file-management, and meeting-management skills.
- Teamwork, sound judgment, and the ability to handle jobsite challenges.
- Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and comply with random and post-accident testing.
- Employment eligibility verification is required.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary is $130,000-$155,000 per year, with the possibility of additional commission and/or incentive compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid time off; insurance and disability coverage; educational assistance; and wellness and employee programs. Eligibility varies by role and other factors.
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- Locations
- Chicago, IL, Milwaukee, WI, Madison, WI
Other openings at Ryan Companies US
- Superintendent - Mission Critical - Traveling
Milwaukee, WI
- Senior Superintendent - Healthcare
Milwaukee, WI
- $100k – $130k
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What similar roles post
Superintendents in Illinois
$140k–$153k
Middle half of 4 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
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