Traveling Commercial Construction Superintendent

Regional hub: Houston, TX 77002
Jobsite deployments: 100% on-site across the Texas market (outside of the Greater Houston Metro)

About the Role

Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc. is seeking a high-caliber, autonomous Traveling Superintendent to command and oversee complex commercial construction projects throughout the Texas market. As a senior-level field commander, you will serve as the absolute on-site authority, working closely with Project Managers, owners, municipal inspectors, and multi-tier subcontractors while providing strategic leadership across all construction disciplines. This position is engineered exclusively for a seasoned commercial construction professional ready to take total ownership of larger, more complex ground-up projects and drive consistent success.

At Cissell Mueller, we believe successful projects start with strong field leadership; we do not micromanage. We hire true professionals, give them complete operational control of their field logistics, and back them with a robust project pipeline.

Key Project Target Sectors

• Full Ground-Up Commercial Structures & Heavy Civil Site Work
• Fuel-Related Construction & Travel Stations
• Commercial Restaurant Projects & Specialized Retail Builds

Responsibilities

• Complete Field Operations Command: Direct, manage, and sequence all daily on-site field operations, coordinating subcontractors, trade labor, and material vendors to maintain aggressive project timelines.
• Field Leadership & Mentorship: Serve as the senior on-site representative, leading, mentoring, and supporting assistant superintendents, field engineers, and layout staff.
• Critical Path Management: Develop, maintain, and enforce detailed short-term and long-term project schedules, proactively identifying critical path activities and major milestones.
• Multi-Discipline Coordination: Masterfully align all construction disciplines, including heavy civil sitework, structural framing, architectural finishes, electrical, mechanical, plumbing (MEP), and commercial roofing systems.
• Subcontractor Performance Enforcement: Manage subcontractor execution, including precision scheduling, trade sequencing, quality control auditing, and real-time conflict resolution.
• Logistics & Staging Architecture: Oversee complete site logistics, material deliveries, secure staging layouts, and resource allocation to maximize jobsite efficiency.
• Fiscal Budget Awareness: Partner directly with corporate Project Managers on budget maintenance, cost controls, material yields, and change order coordination.
• Engineering Document Verification: Review and interpret complex construction drawings, architectural plans, structural details, and technical specifications to ensure absolute building compliance.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Lead comprehensive jobsite safety efforts, including mandatory toolbox talks, weekly safety meetings, and strict OSHA compliance tracking.

Requirements

• Superintendent Tenure: 5+ years of verified professional experience managing commercial construction projects as a Lead Superintendent or Senior Superintendent.
• Portfolio Verification: Proven ability to lead large, multi-trade commercial construction jobs, with a strong background in civil site work and full ground-up construction methodologies.
• Trade Scopes Familiarity: Direct experience managing fuel-related construction, travel centers, convenience stores, or restaurant projects is highly preferred.
• Logistics & Scheduling Command: Strong understanding of construction scheduling logic, trade sequencing, sub-trade negotiations, and site logistics.
• Blueprint Literacy: Expert ability to read, interpret, and build directly from complex blueprints, specifications, engineering details, and contract documents.
• Mobility & Travel Flexibility: Complete willingness and capability to travel to out-of-town project deployments throughout Texas (including East Texas/Longview, West Texas/El Paso, and South Texas/Edinburg-McAllen metro).

Preferred Qualifications

• An active OSHA 30 Construction Safety Certification (company-paid training is available if needed).
• Bilingual verbal and written communication capabilities (English/Spanish) are a major plus.
• Excellent electronic communication skills and functional comfort with mobile construction tracking technology.

Pay

Base Salary: $95,000.00 – $105,000.00+ per year (based on experience)
Incentives: High-Yield Performance Bonus Potential + Elite Travel & Mobility Allowance Package

Schedule

Monday – Friday (45–50 hours per week; occasional weekends required based on project milestones)

Benefits

• Elite Field Mobility Package: Company-provided truck OR a structured monthly truck allowance, paired with a dedicated corporate gas card and phone allowance.
• Customized Lodging Support: RV Allowance OR premium project-based lodging accommodations provided based on the geographical area and project budget.
• Work-Life Balance Allocations: Full eligibility for 2 Weeks (10 working days) of Paid Time Off (PTO), 5 dedicated sick days, and paid company holidays.
• Wealth & Care Protections: Entry into our corporate 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 3% company match, alongside comprehensive health benefits and company-paid life insurance.
• Continuous Development: Company-provided OSHA 30 training certifications and ongoing access to professional development and training opportunities.

About Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc.

Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc. is a respected, growing commercial general contractor known across the industry for delivering high-quality projects with absolute integrity, efficiency, and precision. Our company culture is built upon a foundation of developing leaders from within, maintaining exceptionally safe and productive jobsites, and nurturing long-term client relationships. We believe our field supervisors are our greatest asset. By investing in top-tier personnel and giving them clear authority and advanced tools, we maintain a workplace environment where professionals build long-term, lucrative careers.