Construction Traveling Superintendent
About The Position
The Traveling Construction Superintendent provides overall field leadership for commercial construction projects throughout the Western United States. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all on-site construction activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Neenan's quality standards. The Superintendent serves as the primary field representative and is responsible for fostering strong relationships with subcontractors, trade partners, owners, consultants, and project team members while maintaining a safe, productive, and professional jobsite. This position requires extended travel and temporary relocation to project sites for assignments typically ranging from 12 to 18 months.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of construction supervision experience on commercial construction projects.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead commercial construction projects from groundbreaking through completion.
- Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, quality control, safety regulations, and project documentation.
- Proficiency with construction management software and mobile field technology.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 5 years of healthcare or medical facility construction experience.
- OSHA 30 Certification.
- Design-build project experience.
- Experience managing projects across multiple states and jurisdictions.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead all field operations from project startup through final completion and owner turnover.
- Develop and maintain short-term and long-term construction schedules to support project milestones.
- Coordinate daily activities of subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners to ensure efficient workflow and project progress.
- Direct and manage field personnel while fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
- Participate in preconstruction planning activities with the General Superintendent, Project Manager, and project team.
- Champion a culture of safety and ensure strict compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and site-specific safety plans.
- Partner with the Safety Director to proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve jobsite hazards.
- Conduct regular safety meetings, site inspections, and corrective action reviews.
- Ensure all work is executed in accordance with contract documents, specifications, building codes, and Neenan quality standards.
- Conduct quality control inspections and collaborate with the Quality Manager to identify and resolve deficiencies.
- Verify layout accuracy, dimensional control, and installation quality throughout construction.
- Monitor project progress and productivity to maintain schedule commitments.
- Coordinate labor, equipment, and material resources to optimize project performance.
- Identify potential delays and implement corrective actions to minimize schedule impacts.
- Support project budget objectives through efficient field operations and resource utilization.
- Maintain accurate and timely project documentation, including daily reports, inspections, schedules, safety records, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate effectively with Project Managers, architects, engineers, owners, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction.
- Communicate project status, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders in a professional and proactive manner.
- Utilize construction management software, mobile applications, and project technology platforms to support project delivery.
- Anticipate and resolve field conflicts, design challenges, and construction issues.
- Foster strong client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and exceptional project execution.
- Support a positive project culture focused on teamwork, continuous improvement, and client satisfaction.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work one week per month from home or location of your choice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
