Traveling Superintendent – Commercial Construction

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. 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.

Key Project Target Sectors

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

Key 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.

What You Need To Succeed (Qualifications)

• 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).

Compensation & Premium Travel Benefits

• Top-Tier Base Salary: $95,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year customized directly to your commercial infrastructure background.
• Performance Bonuses: Direct eligibility for high-yield corporate bonuses driven by successful project execution and delivery.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. A professional review will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.