Traveling Superintendent — Special Projects
About The Position
Deacon Construction is looking for an experienced Traveling Superintendent to join our Special Projects team. This is a field leadership role for someone who thrives on the road, runs tight jobsites, and takes pride in delivering commercial projects on schedule and to a high standard. As a Traveling Superintendent on Deacon's Special Projects team, you will lead field operations on commercial construction projects serving our dedicated clients across the Western U.S. and surrounding states, with Sacramento, CA, or Dallas, TX as your home base. You will run the day-to-day jobsite, manage subcontractors, enforce quality and safety standards, and partner with the Project Manager to keep every project on schedule and on budget. You will represent Deacon in the field with clients, building operators, and trade partners, and you will set the standard for how we work.
Requirements
- 5 or more years of superintendent experience on commercial construction projects.
- Proven ability to manage construction in active or occupied environments, including phased scopes and coordination with on-site operations.
- Solid understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, and field safety programs.
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder comfortable working directly with clients, landlords, and building operators.
- Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the Western U.S. and surrounding states; home base in Sacramento, CA or Dallas, TX.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Procore or similar project management tools is a plus.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day field operations on commercial construction projects across the Western U.S. and surrounding regions.
- Manage subcontractors in the field, enforce schedules, and hold trade partners accountable to scope, quality, and safety.
- Coordinate construction in active or occupied environments to minimize disruption to ongoing operations.
- Partner closely with the Project Manager on scheduling, look-ahead planning, RFI/submittal coordination, and cost control.
- Conduct daily jobsite walks, maintain accurate daily logs, and lead weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
- Enforce Deacon's safety program and maintain a clean, compliant jobsite at all times.
- Manage inspections, punch list execution, and project closeout to ensure a smooth turnover to the client.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, building operators, architects, and trade partners.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based incentives
- Travel and per diem package
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and leadership training
- Sick time and vacation
- Promote-from-within culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
