Project Superintendent

Company Overview
Clear Investment Group is a boutique real estate investment firm in Chicago specializing in rehabilitating and stabilizing distressed multi-family assets. We operate across the Midwest, South, and Northeast, acquiring and improving distressed properties to add value to communities.
Our core values:

1. Get it Done
2. Ride the Wave
3. Add Value
4. Exhibit Passion

• Competitive base salary: $85,000 – $110,000 DOE
• Performance-based bonuses tied to schedule, budget, and quality milestones
• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• PTO and Holidays

• Serve as the primary on-site lead for assigned CapEx and renovation projects.
• Coordinate daily construction activities, sequencing, and site logistics.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with plans, specifications, and schedules.

• Maintain and enforce project schedules in coordination with the Director of Construction & Capital Projects.
• Identify schedule risks early and drive corrective action to keep projects on track.
• Track daily progress and verify completion of work scopes.

• Manage general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors on-site.
• Conduct daily check-ins, site walks, and progress reviews with trades.
• Enforce contract requirements, quality standards, and site expectations.

• Monitor workmanship and materials to ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify deficiencies early and ensure timely corrections.
• Lead punch list creation, tracking, and closeout.

• Support cost control efforts by monitoring field execution and flagging scope gaps, change conditions, or inefficiencies.
• Verify completed work aligns with approved scopes prior to payment review.

• Enforce jobsite safety standards and OSHA compliance.
• Ensure contractors follow site-specific safety plans and local regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite.

• Work closely with Property Management to coordinate unit access, tenant communication, and minimize disruption.
• Provide frequent field updates to Construction leadership, including progress photos, risks, and milestones.

• Deliver regular written and verbal updates on schedule, quality, safety, and issues.
• Escalate problems promptly with proposed solutions.

• Coordinate renovation activities in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents and site staff.
• Support smooth transitions between construction and stabilized operations.

• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or similar field leadership role.
• Strong hands-on experience with multi-family renovations, rehabs, or repositioning projects (occupied preferred).
• Deep understanding of construction sequencing, means and methods, and trade coordination.
• Working knowledge of local building codes, inspections, and permitting processes.
• Proven ability to manage jobsite schedules, quality, and safety simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead trades and collaborate with internal teams.
• Comfortable using basic project management and reporting tools (e.g., Smartsheets, Procore, or similar).
• High accountability, strong work ethic, and a “get it done” mindset.
• Willingness to be on-site full time and relocate or reside near assigned properties as required.