Commercial Construction Superintendent – Traveling (Nationwide)
United Contractor Services, LLC · Richmond, VA · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
About the Company
United Contractor Services is a fast‑growing national subcontractor self‑performing across drywall, metal stud framing, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, stucco, and painting. As one of the largest specialty subcontractors in North America and a Top 50 Walls and Ceilings Contractor in the U.S., we deliver value‑added services to repeat customers across multiple regions nationwide.
Travel Expectations
This is a nationwide traveling position. Candidates must be able and willing to travel to project sites throughout the United States. To support travel, we provide company‑paid lodging, a meal per diem while on the road, and competitive mileage reimbursement.
Responsibilities
- Run all phases of commercial construction projects, from initial planning and scheduling through to completion.
- Coordinate daily with project managers, suppliers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to keep workflow steady and materials on schedule.
- Lead field crews with clear direction, hands‑on support, and consistent accountability.
- Carry out regular site inspections covering progress, quality, and adherence to safety regulations and building codes.
- Spot and resolve problems early to keep projects on track and on budget.
- Maintain accurate documentation – daily reports, progress updates, and change orders.
- Build and enforce a strong, best‑practices safety culture on every site.
Qualifications
- 2 + years of commercial construction experience, including time served as a superintendent.
- Able and willing to travel nationwide to job sites.
- Skilled in the layout of complex commercial construction projects.
- Strong command of blueprints, architectural plans, and structural drawings.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining project schedules.
- Self‑motivated, detail‑focused, and quality‑driven.
- Strong communicator with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- OSHA 30 certification required.
- Comfortable with technology and cloud‑based reporting platforms (tools and training provided).
Skills
- Complex project layout and planning.
- Blueprint, architectural, and structural drawing interpretation.
- Project scheduling and timeline management.
- Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
- Use of cloud‑based reporting and construction technology tools.
- Safety leadership and regulatory compliance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Company‑paid lodging and meal per diem during travel.
- Competitive mileage reimbursement.
- Performance incentive program with generous bonuses.
- Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company‑paid life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
- One week of paid volunteer leave annually, on top of PTO.
- Advancement opportunities in a fast‑growing organization.