Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering preferred.
6-15 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare, or mission-critical projects required.
Strong understanding of construction phasing, logistics, and sequencing strategies.
Proven ability to lead field operations and manage trade partners effectively.
Experience in safety culture promotion and quality assurance processes.
Responsibilities
Support project pursuits and preconstruction planning through client presentations and schedule development.
Lead preconstruction and field planning with a focus on safety and efficiency.
Direct daily construction activities and manage manpower to drive schedule performance.
Promote safety and quality by leading safety meetings and enforcing OSHA standards.
Proactively identify and resolve field constraints to ensure smooth project execution.
Maintain accurate project schedules and document progress, implementing recovery plans as needed.
Build strong relationships with clients and project teams, ensuring clear communication throughout the project.
Benefits
100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents from day one.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan to foster investment in the company.
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match to support long-term savings.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans for financial security.
Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage at no cost to employees.
Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, and Commuter Plans for financial flexibility.
Career Development opportunities through mentoring and continuing education.
Wellness initiatives including a Fitness Program to promote health.
Pet Insurance to support employees' furry family members.
Full Job Description
Essential Skills
Support project pursuits and preconstruction planning by participating in client presentations, developing high-level construction schedules, and evaluating logistics, constructability, phasing, and sequencing strategies.
Lead preconstruction and field planning by developing construction phasing plans, site logistics, work area transitions, temporary conditions, and execution strategies that support safe and efficient project delivery.
Lead field operations by directing daily construction activities, coordinating trade partners, managing manpower, and driving schedule performance while maintaining clear communication across the project team.
Champion safety, quality, and operational excellence by promoting Clune's safety culture, leading safety meetings, enforcing OSHA standards, and driving QA/QC efforts to ensure work meets project requirements before inspections and turnover.
Coordinate trade partners and field execution by proactively identifying and resolving constraints, sequencing work, monitoring productivity, and ensuring materials, equipment, and labor are available to support upcoming work.
Manage project schedules and field progress by maintaining accurate short-term schedules, monitoring milestones, documenting progress, identifying delays, and implementing recovery plans when necessary.
Resolve field challenges and mitigate project risks by making timely decisions related to constructability, trade coordination, logistics, schedule impacts, and unforeseen jobsite conditions to keep the project moving forward.
Build and maintain strong client and project team relationships by communicating project status, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners, and representing Clune professionally throughout construction.
Lead project closeout and turnover by managing punch list completion, inspections, commissioning support, owner training, turnover documentation, and final acceptance to ensure a successful project handoff.
Lead and develop field teams by coaching Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Interns, and trade partners while sharing lessons learned and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
Required For All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Please note: This role must have the ability to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the job family hierarchy. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. If you have questions on your job description as outlined, please contact your supervisor or Human Resources.
What We Offer At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:
100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
Fitness Program
Pet Insurance
Core Values and Behaviors Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred
Work Experience
6-15 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare and/or mission-critical projects required
All candidates must provide a resume.
About Clune Construction
Clune Construction is a construction and engineering company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services for commercial and institutional clients. The company's projects include office buildings, data centers, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. Clune Construction has offices in several major cities across the United States. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
