Site Superintendent
Upstream Home
Site Supervisor
Build More Than Spaces. Build a Legacy.
At Upstream Home, we believe every home tells a story, and every detail matters. We're not just remodeling kitchens and basements. We're crafting spaces that reflect lives, evolve with families, and stand the test of time. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on integrity, craftsmanship, and team collaboration, this is your chance to be a pivotal part of something meaningful.
Upstream Home is Lake Zurich's premier residential remodeling company, specializing in kitchens, basements, and bathrooms. Founded in 2017, we began as a humble handyman service and have grown through trust, exceptional work, and a commitment to making every client's home their favorite place to be. We believe in choosing the long road by prioritizing quality, communication, and integrity over shortcuts. Our team honors the story behind each home, treats each space with care, and works with intention.
Learn more at www.upstreamhome.com.
We're looking for a Site Superintendent who is more than just a crew leader. This is a key leadership role ideal for a journeyman-level carpenter ready to manage multiple job sites, ensure quality control, and mentor team members. You'll work directly with the owner to uphold our standard of excellence while shaping the future of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations at residential remodeling job sites
- Supervise and coordinate crews, subcontractors, and timelines
- Maintain quality control and enforce safety protocols
- Read and interpret plans, drawings, and scopes of work
- Solve job site issues and ensure projects stay on schedule
- Communicate effectively with team members and clients
- Perform material runs and help manage logistics
- Represent company values on every job
Qualifications
- Journeyman-level carpentry skills, including trim and finish work
- Proficiency with cabinet installation, crown molding, and jobsite layout
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on construction experience, including team leadership
- Strong knowledge of residential remodeling and multiple trades
- A reliable vehicle capable of transporting building materials
- Basic personal tool set required
- Strong leadership, communication, and time-management skills
- Comfortable working across multiple job sites within 45 to 50 minutes of Lake Zurich, IL
Compensation & Benefits
- Full time position
- Competitive annual salary at $80,000 - $120,000 per year, based on experience
- Performance-based incentives
- Opportunity for advancement into strategic leadership roles
- Supportive, values-driven team culture
Upstream Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. Employment is at-will and may be ended by either party at any time. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Final candidates may undergo a background check, as allowed by law and relevant to the role.
- Opportunity for advancement into strategic leadership roles
- Performance-based incentives
- Supportive, values-driven team culture