Established in 1936, Curran has grown into a premier contractor, known for its expertise in site development, excavation, mass grading, paving, and asphalt sales. With a strong presence across multiple industries—serving commercial, industrial, and government clients—Curran operates from five key locations: Crystal Lake, Island Lake, Sycamore, and Oswego, Illinois, as well as Merrillville, Indiana. 

For over 85 years, Curran has cultivated a reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality results on every project. This success is driven by an unwavering commitment to our core values: family, continuous improvement, integrity, partnership, and respect. These values form the backbone of our operations and have enabled us to maintain lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders, and communities alike. 

Job Summary: 

The Site Superintendent oversees and directs all activities of civil field personnel on heavy highway and excavation projects. Working closely with the Operations Manager and General Superintendent, this role plans and schedules labor, equipment, and materials to ensure self-performed work is completed safely, on time, and cost-effectively. The Site Superintendent champions Curran’s safety culture while driving operational efficiency and maximizing project profitability. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

-          Works closely with Operations Manager and General Superintendent to equip and staff their projects to ensure work can be performed on schedule and cost-effectively while maximizing utilization of our owned resources. 

-          Place orders for aggregates, various materials, and hourly trucks. 

-          Continually monitor, with the assistance of the Project Management and Surveying Departments, the project's cost and schedule, including: 

-          Attend client project progress meetings with Project Managers. 

-          Provide updates during regular meetings regarding schedule, project issues, equipment and manpower needs, and cost concerns. 

-          Manage a team on multiple projects. 

-          Assist estimating team as needed (site visits, bid reviews, production data). 

-          Ensure safety practices and policies are being properly adhered to across job sites; lead toolbox talks and ensure corrective action for any hazards. 

-          Coach foreman and field crew leaders to support the development of field staff to ensure a skilled workforce for future projects and develop future leaders. 

-          Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. 

-          Strong math aptitude. 

-          Detail-oriented and able to multitask 

-          Knowledge of IDOT and tollway specifications a plus 

Education & Experience: 

-          Local laborers’ or operators’ union membership required. 

-          Prior foreman (or similar) experience required. 

-          Superintendent experience a plus. 

-          Detailed knowledge of mass grading, footing excavation, and heavy highway equipment required. 

-          Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits 

-          Profit Sharing 

-          401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match 

-          Leadership Development Coaching, Ongoing Training & Company Events 

-          13+ Days PTO and 10 Paid Holidays 

 

This role is targeting a range of $110k-150k and is eligible for the company's incentive bonus program. 

 

Guided by our values of Family, Respect, Partnership, Integrity, and Improvement, this job description provides a general overview of responsibilities. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Curran Contracting reserves the right to adjust duties, titles, and roles as necessary to support business needs. 

Curran Contracting Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, martial status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited be applicable federal, state, or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.