Superintendent - Traveling

Rock Spring Contracting•Kensington, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traveling Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all field operations related to drywall and framing on commercial construction projects at locations outside of our home market, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with contract documents and quality standards. This role coordinates crews, subcontractors, materials, and equipment while maintaining productivity and resolving field issues. The Superintendent serves as the primary on-site liaison with general contractors, inspectors, and project management, ensuring clear communication and compliance with project requirements. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to safety and quality are essential to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget. In recognition of the travel demands of this role, the Traveling Superintendent receives enhanced compensation and paid housing at each project location.

Requirements

Previous experience in the construction field
Strong leadership and ability to effectively resolve conflict
Proficient in speaking and writing in English and Spanish
Computer and Tech savvy, able to use iPad and associated programs
Verifico, Plangrid, Email, Safety, Various GC construction software
Excellent in Blueprint and Specification interpretation
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work and tasks
Willingness and ability to travel extensively and live at project locations for extended periods

Responsibilities

Travel to and reside at assigned project locations for the duration of each job, establishing Rock Spring field operations and leadership on-site
Develop good customer relationships to assure that you are the partner that helps drive the job with the General Contractor/customer or client. Effectively communicate with Project Superintendents and Management.
Attend Pull Planning and Subcontractor meetings for assigned jobs and actively participate as construction voice for Rock Spring
Attend meetings as scheduled by GC field personnel and actively participate as construction voice for Rock Spring
Meet with PMs to discuss the status of jobs and project the job completions and manpower
Weekly meetings to fill out job tracker reviewing what was accomplished last week and what is expected in the coming weeks
Help to ensure lead time material is tracking to be on-site when needed
Ensure manpower will be available to complete the jobs
Review schedules and budgets and discuss any variations
Monthly meetings for billing and ECAC
Meet mid-month to review SOVs so that PM can bill accurately
Meet end of month to project the coming months so PM can complete ECACs
Meet before a job starts to understand the scopes
Understand RSC scope to the GC so that extra work can be properly tracked
Understand subcontractor scopes to ensure all subcontracted work is being completed as bought-out
Determine, schedule and verify correct manpower for assigned jobs based on budget and schedule needs
Assist PM team in assigning Foremen and Junior Foremen to jobs.
Schedule appropriate manpower to ensure productivity is maximized and schedule durations are being met.
Keep informed of GC schedules and expectations to ensure we adhere to the timelines
Verify expected production is being completed
Schedule manpower - Rock Spring Employees and subcontractors
Assist in creating and enforcing access lists when required on jobs
Use Verfico to schedule the manpower and to verify that scheduled manpower is showing up to the site and scanning into Verfico.
Assist in resolving discrepancies between sub pay apps and timecards
Fill in as acting foreman on assigned jobs as needed if coverage is not lined up or available
Coordinate and complete service work requests
Assist PM staff in pricing RFIs and field changes
Determine Labor needed for RFIs
Help PM determine material needed based on field conditions
Work with Foremen to ensure staffing levels meet manpower needs
Identify and develop talent within the workforce to groom new lead mechanics, Junior Foremen and Foremen
Train field employees on Drywall trade skills and Rock Spring’s systems and procedures
Partner with the Safety Team in making jobsite safety a top priority
Ensure all employees know the safety procedures of RSC and the GC customers
Enforce safety while on-site
Support Foremen by providing safety training materials and toolbox talks
Walk jobs weekly with the Foremen to enforce quality control
Ensure timely completion of rolling completion lists and punch lists
Work with the PM to identify rental equipment needed
Schedule delivery of rental equipment
Ensure equipment is picked up when not needed
Determine necessary tools and equipment that will be needed on site
Have tools delivered to site by RSC delivery driver
Work with safety team to get safety equipment on-site prior to needing it
Order new tools and equipment as needed
Assist Foremen with ensuring material is on-site to achieve the expected production
Assist Foremen in performing field take-offs and material verifications as needed to verify stud heights, field conditions and site-specific conditions.
Assist Foremen in placing orders, scheduling deliveries and minimizing waste
Maintain vendor partner relationships by encouraging foremen to request materials with realistic lead times and delivery windows.
Other Duties as assigned