Traveling Superintendent

Tri State General Contractors•Escondido, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a well-established and respected General Contracting Company seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent with strong commercial construction expertise to support projects throughout Southern California. The ideal candidate is a highly organized and effective communicator who excels at managing daily field operations, directing subcontractor activities, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring all work is completed in full compliance with project plans and schedules. We’re looking for a proactive, solutions-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced construction environments, adapts quickly, and is committed to continuous learning and professional growth. If you bring a “Team First” mentality and are ready to provide consistent on-site leadership, including travel, night shifts, and hands-on field oversight, this role is an excellent fit. The Superintendent oversees daily field operations and ensures all subcontractor work is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with project plans, specifications, and schedules. This role provides hands-on onsite leadership, traveling frequently and remaining on project sites for multiple consecutive weeks, to direct subcontractor activities, coordinate jurisdictional inspections, maintain safety compliance, and keep the project on schedule. Responsibilities include monitoring material quality, verifying installation methods, maintaining detailed daily logs, and supporting the Project Manager with cost tracking, extra work requests, submittal reviews, and closeout documentation. Success in this role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, proficiency with documentation and computer systems, and the physical ability to navigate active construction sites, operate lifts when needed, and work in varying weather or night-shift conditions.

Requirements

Excellent Computer Skills and Detailed Paperwork a must
Ability to read and thoroughly understand plans and submittals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Problem solving abilities
A demonstrated knowledge of building systems. (Architectural, MEP, etc)
Highly motivated with great organizational, team, and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Wood Framing Retail Experience a plus
Please include any special training and certifications.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing and supervising the work of subcontractors on the project.
Manage day to day operations of the construction site.
Thoroughly review & understand plans, specifications & schedule.
Schedule and direct subcontractor’s activities at specific sites to insure a productive and safe workplace for all employees, customers, vendors and operators.
Inspect and manage all materials and tradesman so that all facets of the project are constructed in compliance with the project plans & specifications.
Superintendent oversees all jurisdictional inspections including local building officials, health department, fire department, special Inspections, public works and owner walks.
Maintains project schedule and directs subcontractors in accordance with the schedule.
Obtains final project final inspections & certifications of occupancies and compliance.
Assists Project Manager with project financials.
Tracks and manages GC costs.
Manages owner and subcontractor's requests for extra work.
Assists Project Manager in compiling all close out documents, i.e. as-builts, warranty documentation & OEM manuals.
Responsible for conducting weekly on-site safety meetings and is responsible for ensuring all subcontractors adhere to the onsite safety policies & procedures.
Responsible for completing the daily logs on a daily basis by the end of the business day.
Responsible for coordinating owner’s vendors & equipment.
Reviews all submittments.
Takes leadership for punch list issuance and completion.