2nd Shift Site Superintendent

Company Name: Epstein Location: Manteno, IL (Project Site) Project Focus: Large-Scale Industrial, Manufacturing, Warehouse/Distribution, & Food Processing Work Setting: On-Site / 2nd Shift (Includes corporate work-life balance perks such as Half-Day Fridays) Salary: $100,000 – $135,000 + Discretionary Annual Bonus + ESOP Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

Step into a pivotal field leadership role where you will command the nightly execution of a massive, high-profile construction initiative. As the 2nd Shift Site Superintendent, you will drive on-site operations, seamlessly orchestrating foremen, field engineers, and specialized trade partners to turn visionary blueprints into built realities. This is a dynamic opportunity to take executive ownership of field execution, champion an uncompromising safety culture, and ensure that complex construction phases are delivered with precision, quality, and velocity under the evening sky.

The firm boasts a prestigious 100+ year legacy in the AEC space, operating as a 100% employee-owned organization dedicated to sustainable design and community impact. Joining our team means your hard work translates directly into personal equity through a robust Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Furthermore, you will benefit from an industry-leading commitment to work-life balance—including flexible scheduling and 5-hour Fridays—empowering you to build a legacy in the field without sacrificing your well-being off the site.

Core Responsibilities

• Command on-site operations by proactively directing, planning, and supervising all 2nd shift field activities alongside foremen, field engineers, and multidisciplinary trade subcontractors.

• Champion a proactive safety culture, administering strict OSHA compliance and internal safety programs to ensure a secure, hazard-free environment for all personnel.

• Drive project velocity and precision by establishing site utilization plans, optimizing crew sizes, and rigorously managing 3-week look-aheads, project schedules, and daily field reporting.

• Safeguard project financials by partnering with project management to budget, forecast, and control subcontractor labor, equipment, materials, and general conditions.

• Enforce uncompromising quality control through frequent, meticulous inspections of work-in-progress, ensuring all installations strictly adhere to design plans, engineering specifications, and industry standards.

• Integrate cross-disciplinary efforts seamlessly, bridging the gap between the design/engineering teams and field execution to resolve on-site challenges swiftly.

• Cultivate high-performing teams by coaching, mentoring, and training field personnel while developing robust, collaborative relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• 8–10 years of proven supervisory experience managing large-scale projects for a General Contractor or Construction Manager.

• Deep technical understanding of field construction systems, general engineering principles, construction techniques, materials, and sequencing.

• Working knowledge of basic scheduling techniques, including the Critical Path Method (CPM).

• Strong capability to accurately interpret complex architectural and engineering construction documents.

• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite.

• Willingness and ability to lead operations and field teams during the 2nd shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated expertise in diverse project types, specifically large-scale industrial, manufacturing, food processing, or warehouse/distribution facilities.

• Proven success leading Design-Build initiatives and associated interior build-outs.

• Proficiency in MS Project and Procore project management software.

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.

About Epstein

Epstein is an established, well-respected 100+ year-old Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm headquartered in Chicago’s West Loop, with global offices spanning New York, Raleigh, and Warsaw. As a 100% employee-owned enterprise, Epstein focuses on community service, green initiatives, and delivering “best in class” creative project solutions. The firm deeply values its people, offering comprehensive benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and a culture uniquely dedicated to work-life balance. Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Epstein. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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