Job Title: Safety (SSHO)/ Superintendent / Quality Control – Federal Projects
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: Up to $150K + Benefits
We are working with a well-established Chicago-based construction firm seeking an experienced Superintendent / Quality Control / Safety professional to support the delivery of federal construction projects throughout the Chicago region. This is a hands-on, field-focused role covering site supervision, quality control, and safety management. Candidates do not need experience across all three areas — strong experience in any two of the three will be considered.
Key Responsibilities:- SuperintendentLead day-to-day site operations across federal construction projects
- Manage subcontractors, manpower, schedules, logistics, and site coordination
- Coordinate with Project Managers, government representatives, engineers, and trade partners
- Monitor project progress and resolve field issues quickly
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to specification
- Quality Control
- Manage project quality control requirements and inspections
- Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and scopes of work
- Conduct preparatory, initial, and follow-up quality control meetings and inspections
- Maintain QC documentation, reports, deficiencies, and corrective actions
- Ensure work complies with contract documents and federal quality standards
- Safety / SSHOAct as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) where required
- Lead site safety meetings, inspections, and daily safety compliance
- Enforce OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and project-specific safety requirements
- Identify hazards and implement corrective measures
- Coordinate subcontractor safety activities and documentation
- Maintain a strong safety culture across the project site
Requirements:- 5+ years of commercial or federal construction experience
- Strong experience in at least two of the following: Superintendent, Quality Control, or Safety / SSHOFederal/government project experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of EM 385-1-1, OSHA requirements, federal QC procedures, and project documentation
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field operations, and subcontractor management
- Relevant certifications such as CQM-C, OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, or SSHO qualifications are highly desirable
Benefits:- Salary up to $150K, depending on experience 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Long-term pipeline of federal projects
- Strong opportunity for career progression
