Traveling Superintendent (Job number: 1652)

We are seeking a traveling Site Superintendent to join our federal team, overseeing the installation of metering systems for buildings on U.S. military and other federal government sites. The first project site is Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX for approximately one year (military experience is not required). Future project sites will be U.S. military or other federal government locations, potentially including global sites (excluding designated war zones). All travel-related expenses and local housing are provided if not already local to the area.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government, modernizing U.S. military installations, Department of Defense, and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

About the role

• Supervise the field construction process of assigned projects in accordance with plans and specifications, ensuring each phase is completed on schedule, within budget, and with quality workmanship.
• Oversee, inspect, review, record, and report on all site construction-related activity to ensure subcontractors perform work on schedule.
• Develop means and methods for construction/installation requirements in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of employees and subcontractors.
• Assist with quality control functions per contract requirements, including submittal reviews, daily reports, preparatory meetings, and other quality control program features.
• Enforce and facilitate company and contract safety requirements; assist with SSHO functions per company standards and contract requirements.
• Schedule and plan work tasks, monitor progress, and update schedules in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate inspections, verifications, tests, and other contractual requirements with the client.
• Participate in regular project/site meetings with subcontractors, architects, engineers, client representatives, and other groups.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractor activities as the primary on-site management team member, identifying and correcting issues or escalating them as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Project coordination and supervision experience with construction projects in the commercial and/or industrial building construction industry (5+ years preferred).
• Experience overseeing electrical trades teams in the construction industry.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and/or engineering drawings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for employee supervision and client interface.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic Windows environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain military base access (involves background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit checks).
• Ability to travel up to 90%.

Qualifications

• Experience working with projects at U.S. military or other federal government sites.
• Experience with project scopes of $1 million or larger.
• Associate Degree or technical schooling in electrical or electronic systems, or equivalent work experience.

Pay

$90,000 - $110,000 base salary plus per diem when traveling. Negotiable based on experience.

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits on the first day of employment.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks of paid time off in total).

Schedule

• Can be based anywhere in the United States with the ability to travel extensively.
• Travel is approximately 90%.
• Supports long-term assignments (e.g., 1 year at Randolph Air Force Base).

Johnson Controls is a Fortune 500 company with over 100,000 employees worldwide, offering the largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions, and services. Our Federal Systems team values and recognizes contributions, providing opportunities for growth, advancement, and a culture of inclusion and respect.