Jobs · Management · Illinois

Traveling Superintendent

Redmond · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead the field execution of projects across various sectors including workplace, retail, hospitality, healthcare, lab and life sciences, mission critical, and education.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in kickoff meetings with PX & team to understand financial goals, relationships, etc.
  • Host field kickoff meeting with all trade partners & PMs
  • Manage day-to-day trade partner/vendor relationships
  • Manage relationship between site and building management/owner
  • Participate in closeout meeting and provide feedback on trade partners
  • Host trade partner gathering for closeout
  • Host weekly toolbox talk on site with all trade partners & document in Procore
  • Lead weekly on-site foreman meetings to review 3-week lookaheads, constraints, and critical path items
  • Establish and manage site setup, ensuring Redmond branding, safety signage, wayfinding, and PPE availability at all times
  • Oversee site logistics, material flow, and deliveries across active construction areas
  • Coordinate with the Warehouse team for site deliveries and train field staff on inventory systems when implemented
  • Manage, track, and complete punch lists through closeout
  • Manage field tickets and on-site change order documentation
  • Fully vet field claims in collaboration with the Project Manager and trade partners prior to ticket approval
  • Review construction documents & drawings and fully understand critical path items
  • Review superintendent binder on Procore, print at their discretion
  • Create schedule with PMs
  • Create 3-week lookaheads in Outbuild
  • Manage schedule and document schedule claims
  • Understand labor & GR allocation and track accordingly with PMs
  • Draft field RFIs and submit to PMs
  • Maintain on-site safety oversight with guidance and support from the Safety Director
  • Ensure safety training, documentation, and emergency/first-responder procedures are implemented and followed on-site
  • Manage and upload progress photos in Procore or Sway
  • Prepare and submit weekly field reports in Procore
  • Travel to project sites nationwide and remain on-site for the full duration of each project
  • Able to mobilize quickly from the Chicago/home base as project needs require

Qualifications

  • 5-15+ years of experience as a Superintendent with ground up and interior renovation experience
  • Experience managing sitework, structural work, MEP coordination, finishes, punch and turnover
  • Laboratory, clean room, and mission critical experience is a plus
  • Proven ability to lead highly detailed, regulated corporate interior projects from planning through closeout
  • Strong professional communication skills with clients, design teams, trade partners, and internal stakeholders
  • Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills, including early identification of issues during preconstruction and open collaboration to resolve them
  • Comfortable representing the company in client presentations, interviews, and pursuit efforts
  • Ability to mentor, coach, and support junior field staff, contributing to overall team development and consistency across traveling projects
  • Ability to work flexible schedules and weekends, along with extended stays away from home

Skills

  • Proven leadership and management skills
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Procore
  • Experience with construction documents and drawings

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Travel per diem
  • Industry-leading benefits package including:
    • Gold PPO Health Insurance
    • 401k Plan
    • Generous Flex PTO
    • Commuter Benefits
    • Paid Family Leave
    • Professional Development
    • Volunteer Time Off

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Travel to project sites nationwide and remain on-site for the full duration of each project

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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