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Superintendent - Construction in Rockford

Date Posted: Monday, April 13, 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Superintendent - Commercial Construction

An award winning, high-performing commercial general contractor is seeking a Superintendent to run ground-up projects from the field. You’ll be trusted to take ownership and keep execution tight from start through closeout.

This is a field-driven role centered on execution—coordinating trades, maintaining schedule, and resolving issues quickly to keep the project on track.

Travel is required with this role. 

What You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Lead all on-site operations for ground-up commercial projects
  • Manage subcontractors, sequencing, and day-to-day field coordination
  • Build and maintain the project schedule, adjusting as needed to stay on track
  • Identify and resolve issues before they impact progress
  • Maintain quality standards and enforce jobsite safety
  • Run jobsite meetings and keep communication aligned between field and office

What They’re Looking For

  • Experience running ground-up commercial projects as a Superintendent
  • Ability to manage multiple trades and keep work progressing on schedule
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing and field operations
  • Someone who takes ownership and operates with a high level of accountability
  • Willingness to travel to projects

What You’ll Get

  • Consistent pipeline of projects
  • Autonomy in the field without unnecessary red tape
  • Support from PMs and leadership who understand construction operations
  • Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and full benefits

If you take pride in running organized, on-schedule jobs and keeping projects moving from start through closeout, this may be the position for you. 
Apply online or send your resume and project list to Kenna Warren at kenna.warren@gogpac.com

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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