Traveling Superintendent, Construction

About the Role

We are seeking a highly committed, safety-focused leader with a passion for superior quality and hands-on construction management. If you thrive outside the trailer and are ready to take ownership of ground-up, cold storage, and light industrial projects from day one, this long-term career opportunity is for you.

You will manage construction and administrative activities to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to specifications. Ideal candidates have 5-25 years of experience leading large-scale projects (100K sq ft and above).

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings to gather project details for preplanning before construction.
• Collaborate with the project manager to prepare construction schedules, organizational structures, staffing plans, and equipment requirements.
• Direct and control the entire construction project to meet specifications, timelines, and profit goals.
• Assist the project manager/engineer with material shipments, shop drawing approvals, and subcontractor coordination.
• Integrate subcontractor work with project schedules and promptly communicate schedule changes.
• Prepare accurate job progress and cost reports reflecting actual expenses.
• Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other key documents.
• Maintain strong cooperation with owners, architects, and representatives while advocating for company interests.
• Hold job site meetings with the project manager and regional manager to discuss progress, plans, and challenges.
• Report regularly to the project manager on job progress, potential cost/schedule impacts, and other critical issues.
• Maintain a daily diary documenting project facts, events, conditions, and key interactions.
• Enforce the company’s safety program across all project phases and areas.
• Make decisions under tight deadlines and manage multiple activities to achieve desired results.
• Demonstrate leadership by addressing challenges, directing teams, and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Commit to quality by evaluating processes, incorporating customer feedback, and exceeding expectations.
• Act with integrity, aligning actions with company values and customer requirements.

Requirements

• 5-25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years as a lead superintendent on warehouse or distribution center projects (minimum 100K sq ft).
• At least five years of recent experience working in the Southeast.
• Willingness to travel nationally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling software.
• Valid driver’s license in your state of residence.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including standing/walking for long periods (sometimes on uneven terrain), bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses for traveling jobs.
• Airplane ticket home every two weeks when traveling.
• Business expense and mileage reimbursement.
• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Traditional and Roth 401k options.
• Tuition reimbursement for associates.
• Scholarship for associates’ children (up to $28,000 per child).
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
• 1-week paid volunteer leave annually.
• 100% charitable match.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 12-week paid maternity leave.