Traveling Construction Superintendent

The Superintendent supports the General or Senior Superintendent in overseeing one or more operational areas of a construction projects, coordinating and scheduling multiple crews, determining construction requirements, planning procedures, and ensuring subcontract work meets required specifications. Travel may be up to 100 % of the time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily field operational objectives, timelines, and goals.
• Monitor overall project and site progress, reviewing team processes and practices to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality of delivery.
• Participate in monitoring the project schedule and budget, working with Senior Superintendents to maintain and update them.
• Coordinate with subcontractors’ offices for recovery plans, meet regularly with staff and subcontractors to discuss progress, obstacles, and challenges, and assist in removing barriers to completing work.
• Read construction documents to determine requirements and plan procedures.
• Record and maintain information and produce reports such as personnel, production, project logs, status, and other operational data.
• Manage job‑site safety by actively walking the site, participating in inspections, providing training, and meeting regularly with staff and subcontractors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 5–7 years in a construction management role and at least one project served as a Superintendent.
• Knowledge of scheduling, cost control, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of all construction crafts, including but not limited to carpentry, concrete, structural steel, and interior build‑outs.
• Experience managing performance and leading a diverse field team.
• General computer skills (MS Office).
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The role requires work in both indoor and outdoor settings with exposure to all weather conditions and frequent travel between sites. Physical abilities must include walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand movements; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderate weights up to 50 lb unaided and greater than 50 lb with assistance; operating equipment and vehicles; and clear verbal communication. Vision and hearing must be within normal ranges, with or without correction.

Pay

Base salary range: $115,000 – $170,000. Compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement/401(k) plan
• Bonus potential