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Superintendent - K-12 Construction in Itasca

Date Posted: 27 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A respected general contractor in the Chicago suburbs is looking for a Superintendent to lead K-12 school projects in the field. You'll run new schools, additions and occupied-campus renovations with a team that takes safety, quality and community relationships seriously.

What You'll Do

  • Run daily field operations on K-12 new construction, additions and renovations
  • Build and manage the three-week look-ahead and keep the master schedule on track
  • Coordinate trade partners, inspections and deliveries around active school calendars
  • Lead site safety and keep students, staff and crews protected on occupied campuses
  • Partner with the project manager on quality, punch lists and closeout
  • Communicate clearly with district facilities teams, architects and owners

What You Bring

  • 7+ years of field experience with a general contractor, including K-12 or other public work
  • Experience phasing work on occupied buildings and over summer breaks
  • OSHA 30 and a strong safety mindset
  • Strong scheduling skills and comfort with Procore and Microsoft Project or P6
  • A steady, organized leadership style on the jobsite

What We Offer

  • Pay range: $105,000–$140,000 per year, based on experience, plus bonus
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) and paid time off
  • Vehicle or truck allowance and a strong backlog of school work

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. No sponsorship is available.

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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