Traveling Superintendent

S&B Services•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Traveling Superintendent directs and controls construction projects to meet specifications, schedules, and expected profitability. The role participates in project preplanning, develops construction schedules and sequences with the project manager, and helps determine staffing, manpower, and equipment needs. It coordinates subcontractors and trades, oversees materials and equipment delivery and installation, monitors progress and costs, and maintains communication with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and other project representatives. The superintendent also enforces the company safety program, maintains project records, and leads teams in a fast-paced field environment. Travel to project sites is required as needed.

Requirements

5–25 years of construction experience.
At least 5 years of construction experience on HVAC-heavy commercial or industrial projects, or a degree in construction management, engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience coordinating HVAC and mechanical scopes, including ductwork, piping, equipment setting, and mechanical system installation.
Experience managing HVAC subcontractors, coordinating trade sequencing, and resolving field conflicts involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural scopes.
Familiarity with mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, RFIs, and installation requirements.
Experience coordinating HVAC equipment delivery, installation, startup, testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB), and commissioning activities.
Ability to identify potential mechanical scope conflicts, schedule constraints, and installation issues before they affect project milestones.
Understanding of HVAC quality-control requirements, jobsite safety procedures, and applicable construction codes and standards.
Experience coordinating with project managers, engineers, design teams, commissioning agents, and owners.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
OSHA certification and familiarity with safety protocols.
Current, valid driver's license in the state of residence, maintained throughout employment.
Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Ability to meet physical demands including prolonged standing or walking, sometimes on uneven terrain; bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and lifting loads up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction management software such as Procore.

Responsibilities

Attend post-award review meetings and receive project information for preplanning.
Participate with the project manager in preparing construction schedules, activity sequences, organization structures, staff selection, and manpower and equipment requirements.
Direct and control construction projects to meet specifications, schedules, and expected profitability.
Assist the project manager and engineer with duties including timely shipment of materials and permanent equipment and obtaining approvals for shop drawings and material samples.
Coordinate subcontractor activities and integrate their work with project schedules and progress.
Promptly inform supervisors and subcontractors of construction schedule changes.
Assist in preparing job progress and cost reports that accurately reflect actual costs.
Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents.
Keep owners and their representatives informed of construction progress and cooperate with them and architects.
Hold jobsite meetings with the project manager and regional manager.
Report regularly to the project manager on progress, plans, and problems that may significantly affect costs or schedules.
Maintain a daily diary recording significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals.
Direct adherence to the company safety program throughout all phases and areas of the project.
Make decisions under tight deadlines and organize people, tools, equipment, and multiple activities to achieve project results.
Lead teams, address challenges and conflicts, and promote quality improvements based on project processes and customer input.
Act with integrity and support company values while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

Benefits

Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs.
An airplane ticket home every two weeks when traveling.
Business expenses and mileage reimbursement.
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Traditional and Roth 401(k).
Tuition reimbursement for associates.
Scholarships for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
One week of paid volunteer leave each year.
100% charitable match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Paid parental leave.