Traveling Superintendent

Compu Dynamics•Chicago, IL

4d•$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 directly supervises field personnel and trade contractors, coordinates labor and subcontractors, manages project schedules and sequencing, oversees inspections and closeout, and supports workforce planning. It leads quality control, commissioning, and turnover activities; develops team members; coordinates with clients, inspectors, and project partners; and ensures accurate field documentation and forward-looking project reporting. The role operates 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 is required, including overnight stays depending on project location.

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, as required.
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 complex, 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.
Generate pre-construction material and tool lists and develop lookahead schedules for foremen.
Directly supervise assigned 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 employee development, and conduct 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 project quality requirements are met and oversee inspections of complex systems and interfaces.
Anticipate quality risks related to sequencing, systems, or tolerances and drive corrective action.
Lead field teams on complex projects, reinforce accountability, and develop future superintendents through mentoring, feedback, and increased responsibility.
Lead performance discussions and development planning for superintendent-level staff and sustain team culture during periods of pressure or change.
Communicate field conditions, risks, and mitigation plans to clients and internal leadership.
Coordinate with clients, inspectors, and partners; lead field meetings and critical milestone reviews; and manage client impacts related to sequencing, outages, or milestones.
Ensure field documentation accurately reflects work activities, risks, and constraints and supports cost visibility, schedule impact, and change justification.
Provide forward-looking reporting on manpower, progress, and execution risks, ensure field systems capture useful decision-making data, and identify documentation improvements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4% and profit-sharing opportunities.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x 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.
Tool reimbursement of $250 annually.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.