Superintendent - Traveling
Ryan Companies
Chicago, ILFull-time$130–155K/yrPosted 2mo agoStill listed today
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Job overview
The Superintendent coordinates Ryan employees, subcontractors, and project management on jobsites to complete projects on time and within budget. The role manages personnel and safety programs, works with trade foremen and project stakeholders, and supports scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and quality control. The position also includes documentation and meeting responsibilities, with travel indicated in the title.
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Full job description
Job Description:
The Superintendent is responsible for the coordination of the work of all Ryan employees, subcontractors and project management on the jobsite for completion on time and on budget. This position enforces safety programs while managing and training personnel; understands and controlling project budget. Works with trades foremen, superintendent and project management of all scopes of the project; owners and/or tenants.
Some things you can expect to do:
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Develop a site-specific safety program and administer project safety per Ryan safety policies and procedures and develop a job specific Job Safety/Hazard Analysis.
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Manage subcontractors in the performance of their work per contract.
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Develop and understand a CPM computer-generated schedule and be able to track that schedule.
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Assist in the development and review of the overall construction budget and manage the project within that budget.
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Assist with material procurement.
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Establish and monitor the Quality Control program for the project.
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Daily documentation and file and print management.
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Hold, prepare, and document required meetings
Eligibility: Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.
Benefits:
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Competitive Salary
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Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
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Retirement and Savings Benefits
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Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
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Life Insurance
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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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Educational Assistance
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
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Parenting Benefits
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Employee Discount Programs
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Pet insurance
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Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
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Paid Time for Volunteer Events
Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.
Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Notice to Candidates: Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you recieve communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [email protected]
Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Candidate Qualifications:
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Post high school education or equivalent in the construction field.
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Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and subsequent random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
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Documentation / file management.
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Must be able to remain calm during stressful situations and work through any challenges or issues which may arise.
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Must be able to know when to ask for help when a job task exceeds their skills or abilities.
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Meeting management skills.
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Team player with team building skills.
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Require moderate support from Field Coordinator.
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Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and plans and specifications and give proper direction to project personnel.
Compensation: The base pay range is $130,000 - $155,000 per year. The base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,416 open Construction Superintendent jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$130–155K/yr
- Illinois median$90–160K/yr39 salary ranges
- US median$110–155K/yr471 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $143K, is 14% above the Illinois median midpoint ($125K) — in the top quarter of Construction Superintendent salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 46 open Construction Superintendent jobs in Illinois and 1,416 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Construction Superintendent postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 8 years (1,186 postings).
- Education
- 52 of the 1,416 open Construction Superintendent jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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