Traveling Superintendent

JRM Construction Management, LLC•New York, NY

About The Position

JRM Construction is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to help deliver projects on time, within budget, and above client expectations. The Superintendent directly supervises field labor, including subcontractors and laborers or craft workers, and oversees daily jobsite operations. The role requires strong leadership, organization, time management, client service, communication, and teamwork skills, as well as knowledge of the trades and all phases of commercial interior construction and high-end renovation. Candidates must be self-directed, comfortable with computers, and willing to travel extensively, including assignments lasting 8–12 weeks within and outside the state.

Requirements

At least five years of relevant experience as a Superintendent; experience in interior, high-end commercial general contracting is preferred.
Proven record of managing complex projects in occupied spaces.
Ability to manage or coordinate multiple quick-turnaround projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.
10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certificate.
4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate.
Willingness to travel upon request for 8–12 weeks, within and out of state.
Strong leadership, organizational, time-management, client-service, communication, and teamwork skills.
Knowledge of all phases of commercial construction and the trades associated with commercial interior construction and high-end renovation projects.
Computer skills and ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in interior, high-end commercial general contracting.
Proficiency with Procore.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily field operations, including site safety, construction progress, quality control, housekeeping, and daily logs.
Provide guidance, leadership, and direct supervision to site staff, including assistant superintendents, laborers, and other construction personnel.
Manage the project schedule, including preparing weekly two-week look-ahead schedules.
Proactively schedule and coordinate subcontractors to meet the project schedule and avoid additional completion costs.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments, including financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections.
Ensure jobsite operations comply with design and specifications, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
Maintain open dialogue with the project team about changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations, and project deviations.
Partner with project management to maintain an accurate, updated project schedule that reflects project status and cost and time requirements.
Lead weekly project and subcontractor meetings.
Manage the RFI process, including developing and suggesting solutions to site issues and tracking them through closeout.
Exceed client expectations by understanding client needs, preferences, and culture.
Promote positive subcontractor relations by treating subcontractors and vendors professionally and fairly, and encourage the project team to do the same.
Maintain and review the punch-list process to ensure items are addressed and completed promptly.
Manage project closeout and warranty responses with the project manager.