Traveling Superintendent

I’m recruiting for a traveling superintendent role with a construction management firm that handles ground-up and tenant build-out projects for national retail and quick-serve restaurant clients across Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. Projects are fast-paced with 60-90 day cycles, offering variety and constant movement.

About the role

• Regional travel base covering IN, IL, and MO; home most weekends
• Fast project turnover with no long-term commitment to a single job
• Field tech provided, including streamlined reporting processes
• Per diem, housing (via company credit card), and holiday pay included
• Paid downtime between projects

Responsibilities

• Oversee ground-up and tenant build-out construction projects
• Coordinate site work and civil tasks
• Develop and manage 2-week look-ahead schedules
• Work on-site five days a week, with occasional Saturdays to align with crew schedules
• Use Microsoft Surface Pro tablet for daily reporting in FieldLens and Procore
• Maintain OSHA safety standards and ensure compliance with construction site attire

Requirements

• Experience completing at least 3 ground-up construction projects
• 2+ years of experience as a Superintendent
• Ability to manage fast-paced, short-duration commercial builds
• Willingness to travel regularly within Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri

Work Environment

This is a field-based role requiring hands-on oversight in active commercial construction conditions. The superintendent uses a company-provided cellphone and tablet for communication and reporting. Travel includes lodging arranged via Airbnb or hotels (paid with a company credit card), with reimbursement available for personal RV or camper lodging. Mileage is compensated from mobilization to demobilization, and a per diem is provided while on the road.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $80,000 – $120,000 per year. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Available benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions)
• Life Insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Schedule

• Primarily field-based, five days a week (occasional Saturdays)
• Contract to Hire position based in Nashville, TN
• Fully onsite role