Traveling Superintendent

Compu Dynamics•Atlanta, GA

20d•$95,000 - $155,000

About The Position

At Compu Dynamics, the Traveling Superintendent leads execution on complex, fast-track, or mission-critical 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 works in a field environment and involves exposure to construction-related hazards, weather conditions, 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.

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 risk.
Coordinate labor and subcontractors across complex interfaces to maintain workflow and resolve conflicts.
Identify risks in complex environments before they affect execution.
Resolve high-risk issues affecting safety, schedule, or quality.
Schedule and oversee inspections required by local and state codes and arrange final inspections.
Design 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.
Generate 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 recruitment, onboarding, and training of field employees and promote a safe, growth-oriented work environment.
Evaluate staff performance, coach team members, support employee 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 on complex or mission-critical projects and address elevated risks and tolerance constraints.
Oversee inspections for complex systems and interfaces, resolving issues without affecting the schedule.
Drive punch-list completion and turnover for complex or fast-track projects.
Anticipate quality risks related to sequencing, systems, or tolerances and drive corrective action.
Lead field teams on complex projects, align multiple leaders, reinforce accountability, and maintain team performance.
Mentor future superintendents and lead performance discussions and development planning for superintendent-level staff.
Sustain a strong team culture during complexity, pressure, or rapid change.
Communicate field conditions, risks, and mitigation plans clearly to clients and internal leadership.
Coordinate with clients, inspectors, and partners on complex project activities and manage client impacts related to sequencing, outages, or critical milestones.
Lead client-facing field meetings and critical milestone reviews and build client trust through effective leadership.
Ensure field documentation accurately reflects work activities, risks, and constraints; provide forward-looking reporting on manpower, progress, and execution risks.
Ensure field systems capture useful decision-making data and that documentation supports cost visibility, schedule impacts, and change justification.
Identify opportunities to improve documentation practices under complex conditions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plans currently offered through Cigna and coverage effective the first of the month following hire.
401(k) retirement plan with automatic enrollment at 3% on the date of hire, company match up to 4% (with a 7% contribution needed to receive the full match), and profit-sharing opportunities.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x salary.
Short-term disability fully paid by Compu Dynamics.
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 of maternity leave and 2 weeks of 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.