Superintendent - Hospitality Construction

The Superintendent will lead on-site operations for hospitality construction projects, including hotels, boutique properties, and restaurant builds. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage fast-paced schedules, coordinate multiple trades, and ensure high-end finishes that align with brand and ownership expectations. The Superintendent will play a critical role in driving project timelines and ensuring a safe and efficient job site.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established General Contractor with a strong backlog of hospitality and commercial projects across the Chicagoland market. Known for delivering high-quality builds and maintaining long-term client relationships, the firm specializes in hotels, restaurants, and mixed-use developments. With a reputation as a top builder in the region, they offer a collaborative environment and consistent project pipeline that supports long-term career growth.

Description

Our Construction Superintendent will:

• Oversee all day-to-day field operations to ensure project milestones and completion deadlines are met
• Review drawings, specifications, and subcontractor scopes to ensure accurate execution of hospitality projects
• Lead site logistics planning, including scheduling, sequencing, and coordination of trades
• Manage subcontractors to ensure quality workmanship, adherence to brand standards, and compliance with safety protocols
• Maintain detailed daily reports, weekly schedules, and progress updates
• Coordinate all on-site construction activities and proactively resolve field issues
• Work directly with ownership groups, developers, and client representatives while maintaining a professional, client-facing presence
• Ensure job site safety standards are upheld, including proper signage, compliance, and OSHA requirements
• Drive schedule performance in fast-paced environments, particularly for interior build-outs and phased hotel renovations

Profile

The ideal Superintendent will:

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent with a General Contractor, preferably within hospitality or commercial construction
• Experience delivering hotel, restaurant, or high-end interior projects preferred
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, and subcontractor coordination
• Proven ability to manage ground-up and/or interior renovation projects in fast-paced environments
• OSHA certification preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Working knowledge of construction systems, safety practices, materials, and field operations
• Ability to maintain quality control standards, particularly for high-end finishes and client expectations

Job Offer

We are offering our Superintendent:

• Base salary range of $100K-$130K depending on experience
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (including dependent coverage)
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Profit sharing opportunities
• PTO and paid holidays
• Company phone and laptop provided
• Strong training programs and clear advancement opportunities into Senior Superintendent roles
• Team-oriented culture with company-wide events and initiatives

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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