Traveling Superintendent

About the role

Rand* Construction Corporation is seeking a dynamic Traveling Superintendent who will work on exciting projects in various markets, often requiring extended overnight stays. The role involves overseeing all field staff, ensuring projects are built to plans and specifications, and maintaining close coordination with the Project Manager to have materials, tools, equipment, information, and staff on‑site in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Travel to project sites ranging from 90 miles from a local Rand* office to other states across the country.
• Supervise all field staff, subcontractors, vendors, laborers, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are constructed according to plans, specifications, and schedule requirements.
• Handle all required correspondence and forms for the Rand* office, including daily reports, time sheets, safety reports, and accident reports.
• Monitor work performance, direct subcontractors, and schedule activities to meet the project timeline.
• Utilize management skills to coordinate subcontractor activities within the scope of their duties.
• Communicate effectively with internal Rand* project teams and external client teams.
• Promote Rand*’s reputation for exceptional client service.
• Audit job sites during site walks to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Assist teams with complex quality‑control issues and pre‑punch walks to identify trends and ensure a smooth punch‑list process.
• Train and coach Superintendents at all levels, modeling the “do and teach” approach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent trade experience required; college experience preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience as a lead superintendent on commercial interior, retail, or building‑renovation projects.
• Exemplary performance in all project safety‑related categories.
• Experience auditing job sites and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Ability to assist teams with complex and specialty quality‑control issues.
• Experience conducting pre‑punch walks and managing punch‑list processes.
• Six (6) years of lead superintendent experience on commercial interior projects.
• OSHA 30 certification; OSHA Competent Persons Training preferred.
• Capability to manage projects up to $10 million.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Skills

• 10+ years of lead superintendent experience on commercial interior, retail, or building‑renovation projects.
• Proven independent judgment and decision‑making in executive or non‑routine situations.
• Strong ability to anticipate issues and act proactively.
• Professional and diplomatic communication with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving highly complex project‑related problems.
• Effective deadline management and delivery of project milestones.
• Exceptional ability to prioritize multiple assignments with meticulous attention to detail.

Company Overview

Rand* Construction is an award‑winning, woman‑owned national commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations (capital expenditure). Founded in 1989 by Linda Rabbitt, the company has grown to a multi‑market operation with annual revenues exceeding $700 million. Rand* has earned more than 200 industry awards for quality work and has been recognized as a “Top Workplace” and a “Best Place to Work” by local business journals. The firm promotes from within, with 80 % of its executive leadership having started in entry‑level positions.