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DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2025-116722 Chicago, Illinois Project contract More than 8 yearsTo ease reading, the plural masculine form may be used on this page; our vacancies are however directed to persons of all genders
Superintendent M/F
9/15/2025The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue.
Learn more about the RLE project at the WVTCP-RLE website here!
We are currently seeking Superintendents with expertise in the following areas:
- Segmental
- Substructure/ Superstructure Concrete
- Deep Foundations
- Civil Work
- Structures & Civil Work
- Trackwork
- Structural Steel
- North Tie-in
You will schedule, coordinate, and supervise production and workforce engaged on your assigned area of the project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversees project work and coordinates between teams to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
- Plans methods, materials, equipment, and schedule for assigned work; reviews daily tasks and updates weekly/monthly plans based on feedback.
- Reviews project specs to support setup and works with crews and utilities to identify site hazards.
- Presents production work plan during initial project meeting to ensure all project crews and leaders are in alignment.
- Coordinates with internal and external teams to ensure the project has the right equipment and materials to meet budget and schedule.
- Forecasts the work schedule to identify issues and provides technical or scheduling recommendations to mitigate production issues.
- Provides technical input to address project risks and supports planning for construction, safety, materials, and scheduling. Records daily activities and meetings using approved documentation methods.
- Coordinates with internal and external departments to ensure all mandated inspections are completed within requested timeframes.
- Supports and promotes strict adherence to safety and process controls regarding operating equipment, worksite safety and documentation requirements.
- Supervises subcontractor work and adjusts schedules or methods as needed.
- Coordinates project close out activities in line with project standards and Owner checklist requirements.
Salary:
$140,0000 - $165,000.00
Work Environment:
- Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Includes tasks such as maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and adhering to safety protocols in construction sites.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift 25lbs
- Walking and standing while in-office or on-site.
- Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending to inspect.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 15 years of heavy civil construction experience (rail), with at least 3+ years management experience required.
- Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills required.
- Strong leadership capability with internal drive to mentor and grow internal talent.
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
- Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of construction site safety protocols and proven ability to enforce project safety programs.
- Ability to read and analyze standards and contract specific plans and specifications.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification.
VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA is a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets, located in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. The scope of the company is to design and build major civil engineering structures and projects, through our company’s high level of expertise, engineering skills, and expert project management abilities. We focus on projects for which we can bring clear and strong added value by providing highly skilled and competitive professional service in the construction field. VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA offers all full-time employees competitive wages and benefits, including: Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceHealth Reimbursement Account (HRA) Vacation Leave Sick Leave 10 Paid Holidays Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Commuter Benefits Program Parental Leave Term Life & AD&D Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Professional Development & Training Health and Wellness Spending Account VCGP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/ Veteran Please click on the attached link to see a digital copy of the Federal, State, and Federal Contractor Posters