Traveling Superintendent - Commercial Construction

#1910 Traveling Superintendent Commercial Construction

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to join a growing team within the commercial construction industry. This role requires a strong leader with hands-on experience managing large-scale, ground-up construction projects across various locations. The ideal candidate will be proactive, safety-focused, and able to oversee complex projects from preconstruction through completion while traveling as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on-site construction efforts with strong communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Participate in early planning and preconstruction activities following project award.
• Collaborate with project managers to create detailed project schedules, identifying resource needs and sequencing.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure construction activities align with plans, specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure quality workmanship and on-time performance.
• Track and support cost reporting and budget management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve project-related documents such as requisitions, invoices, and field orders.
• Maintain consistent communication with project management to report progress, address issues, and align on next steps.
• Document daily site activity, site conditions, client communications, and critical decisions.
• Enforce site safety practices and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Represent the company with professionalism and a commitment to high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications:

• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide to support project sites.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a lead superintendent role managing large-scale ground-up projects (industrial, logistics, cold storage, or mission-critical facilities).
• Comfortable managing projects of 100,000+ sq. ft.
• Proficiency with construction software platforms (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel).
• Valid driver s license and clean driving record.
• Physically capable of performing site-related tasks, including prolonged standing, walking uneven terrain, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solver
• Safety-focused mindset
• Able to foster productive relationships with subcontractors, internal teams, and clients