Traveling Superintendent

Compu Dynamics•Dallas, TX

20d•$95,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Traveling Superintendent leads execution on complex, fast-track, or mission-critical construction projects with elevated risk and coordination demands. The role independently manages sequencing, manpower strategies, commissioning, and turnover while mentoring field leaders and maintaining client confidence. Success is measured by reliable delivery under pressure and the development of capable field leadership. This position directs field teams and trade contractors, plans and adapts project sequencing, coordinates labor and subcontractors, oversees inspections and closeout, and ensures project quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met. It leads commissioning and turnover activities, develops staff, communicates project conditions and risks to clients and internal leadership, and maintains accurate field documentation and reporting. The work takes place in a field environment with exposure to construction hazards, weather, and potential high-voltage systems. Work may be required outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Extensive travel, including overnight stays based on project location, is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
10 or more years of commercial/general construction experience, including 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Ability to travel extensively, including overnight stays based on project location.
Ability to work outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, use hands, reach, push or pull, and lift equipment up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data center construction.
Previous experience working in multiple jurisdictions or in jobsite travel roles.
Military codes: 3E071, 12H, 1141, 0111, AD, ETN, AE, 7930, 2740.

Responsibilities

Execute and adapt plans for complex or mission-critical projects, managing constraints and sequencing risks.
Coordinate labor and subcontractors across complex interfaces to maintain workflow and resolve conflicts.
Identify risks early and resolve high-risk issues affecting safety, schedule, or quality.
Schedule and oversee inspections required by local and state codes and arrange final inspections.
Develop sequencing strategies for complex interfaces to protect critical-path activities.
Collaborate with the Director of Operations, Operations Manager, and foremen to maintain project momentum.
Oversee punch-list completion and project closeout.
Prepare pre-construction material and tool lists and develop lookahead schedules for foremen.
Directly supervise field personnel and trade contractors to meet quality, timeline, and budget expectations.
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training field employees, and promote a safe, growth-oriented work environment.
Evaluate staff performance, coach team members, support development, and conduct timely, comprehensive performance evaluations.
Operate company vehicles and equipment in compliance with safety protocols and traffic laws.
Submit weekly workforce schedules for field and temporary labor and maintain staffing forecasts.
Participate in weekly operations meetings and project lifecycle touchpoints, including kickoff, updates, and closeout.
Lead on-site commissioning activities and support successful turnover.
Support estimating, site surveys, and customer walk-throughs as needed.
Ensure quality requirements are met and oversee inspections for complex systems and interfaces, driving resolution of issues without schedule impacts.
Lead commissioning and turnover for complex systems and mission-critical projects, anticipating quality risks and driving corrective action.
Lead field teams and align multiple leaders toward shared outcomes; reinforce accountability and maintain performance under pressure.
Mentor future superintendents, provide feedback and increased responsibility, and lead performance discussions and development planning for superintendent-level staff.
Maintain a strong team culture during complexity, pressure, or rapid change.
Communicate field conditions, risks, and mitigation plans to clients and internal leadership; coordinate with clients, inspectors, and partners.
Anticipate and manage client impacts related to sequencing, outages, or critical milestones; lead field meetings and milestone reviews.
Build client credibility and trust through effective leadership under pressure.
Ensure field documentation accurately and consistently reflects work activities, risks, and constraints.
Provide forward-looking reporting on manpower, progress, and execution risks, and ensure field systems capture useful decision-making data.
Ensure documentation supports cost visibility, schedule impact, and change justification, and identify opportunities to improve documentation practices.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with automatic enrollment, company match, and profit-sharing opportunities.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Fully paid short-term disability.
Voluntary benefits including long-term disability, supplemental life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Paid time off accruing up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.
Seven company-observed paid holidays plus a floating holiday.
Eight hours of paid birthday time off during the employee’s birthday month.
Paid parental leave: 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.
40 hours of annual volunteer time off for community service.
Boot reimbursement up to $150 annually, available from the first day.
Tool reimbursement of $250 annually, available after 60 days.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.