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Superintendent - Commercial Construction in Naperville

Date Posted: 18 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Location: Naperville, IL 60563

Reference: JNL-SUPT-NAP-101826

Pay: $110,000–$150,000 base salary, plus benefits

A respected commercial general contractor in the western Chicago suburbs is hiring a Superintendent to lead local projects. You'll run office, retail, and light industrial jobs across DuPage and Will counties, with local-only work that keeps you home every night.

What You'll Do

  • Run day-to-day field operations on commercial projects from mobilization through closeout
  • Coordinate and lead trade partners to keep work safe, on schedule, and built right
  • Own the site safety program and set the tone for a safe jobsite
  • Build and update look-ahead schedules with the Project Manager
  • Manage inspections, quality checks, punch lists, and turnover
  • Keep clear daily reports and steady communication with owners, architects, and the project team

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of superintendent experience on commercial projects with a general contractor
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and scheduling
  • A safety-first mindset (OSHA 30 is a plus)
  • Leadership skills to keep trades organized and moving
  • Calm problem solving when plans change

What We Offer

A base salary of $110,000–$150,000 depending on experience, plus a competitive benefits package. You'll have local projects only, a supportive team, and room to grow into senior field leadership.

Let's Talk

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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