Superintendent - Heavy Highway / Bridge Construction (IDOT & Tollway) Job at Gallin Associates, Chicago, IL

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  • Gallin Associates
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

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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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Casual work, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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