Construction Superintendent (traveling)

Perimeter Security Partners; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time salary

401K matching

Healthcare & Dental Insurance

Profit Sharing Bonus

Employer provident premiums

Telephone allowance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Perimeter Security Partners is seeking a motivated traveling Installation Superintendent with extensive construction experience to install AVB systems, security fencing, gates, bollards, and related ACP equipment across diverse sites in the United States.

Responsibilities include leading 2–4 crew, coordinating with PMs and clients, and ensuring safety and quality on every site. Strong outdoor work capability and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years as construction supervisor/foreman or superintendent.
• Minimum 5 years in excavation, concrete placement, and/or industrial fencing installation.
• Ability to read construction drawings and follow detailed plans.
• Must possess REAL ID driver’s license and work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, train, monitor attendance, and assign tasks to the installation crew to keep the project on schedule.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, client representatives, and subcontractors while maintaining safety and policy compliance.
• Create 3-week look-ahead schedules and provide weekly updates to the Project Manager.
• Record safety incidents and conduct toolbox talks to reinforce PPE use and safe practices.
• Draft daily documentation, organize receipts, and update as-built drawings and close-out documents.

Skills

Supervision

Heavy equipment operation

Reading drawings

Safety management

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Perimeter Security Partners is looking for a motivated and professional traveling Installation Superintendent with strong construction trade experience to install active vehicle barriers (AVB), security fencing, personnel gates, bollards, underground electrical distribution (conduit pathways), concrete equipment/ parking pads, and passive vehicle barrier (PVB) equipment at access control points (ACPs) throughout the United States. Project sites will include military installations, federal government facilities, industrial sites, data centers, major sporting and event venues, and other commercial facilities.

The Superintendent is responsible for managing the physical construction of AVB, PVB, fence, and related ACP equipment at a project site with support from a remote Project Manager. They should have advanced proficiency with excavation; reinforced concrete placement; chain link, palisade, and welded-wire fence installation; trenching and conduit installation; the ability to safely operate a mini-excavator, forklift, and skid steer; demonstrated capability to direct the efforts of 2 – 4 crew members; and the capacity to procure materials, rent equipment, track labor hours, and complete daily reports. The position requires someone with an outstanding work ethic, a commitment to managing a safe work environment for their team, good interpersonal and supervisory skills, and the ability to plan and execute quality work.

The Superintendent reports directly to the General Superintendent.

Duties

• Must be able to work independently with little supervision and remote support, and to be a positive representative to clients for Perimeter Security Partners.
• Directly supervise, train, monitor attendance, and assign tasks to installation crew and ensure the project is kept on schedule.
• Monitor workers in construction methods, equipment operation, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Coordinate closely with PSP’s General Superintendent, PSP Project Managers, Client site representatives, and other personnel to safely conduct assigned work while minimizing operational impacts.
• Create the 3-week look-ahead schedule and deliver weekly updates to the Project Manager.
• Oversee work plans and team activities to ensure compliance with applicable design and contract documents, safety criteria, and company policy.
• Conduct daily “toolbox talks” which address applicable safety topics, emphasize safe use of all tools and equipment, and enforce the proper use of PPE.
• Record and report safety incidents/ accidents.
• Read and interpret construction specifications, drawings, and other documents to verify requirements, identify work areas, lay out equipment and material, and execute required tasks.
• Locate, measure, and mark site locations for equipment foundations, posts, and other structures, using best practices to protect and avoid existing utilities, structures, vegetation, and other obstructions.
• Clearly communicate with Project Managers, Client representatives, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to coordinate work and verify satisfactory completion of all requirements.
• Develop material / equipment lists and workload estimates for new installations and to correct deficiencies.
• Ensure all construction equipment is being properly maintained and inspected periodically while on site.
• Ensure the project site is clean and safe at all times.
• Provide daily reports on equipment condition, work performed, and upcoming plans.
• Assist the Project Manager with routine communication, including e-mail and telephonic contact with vendors, subcontractors, and customers.
• Draft and organize daily electronic documentation following each installation or repair visit, including compiling receipts and processing expenses, obtaining Client approval signature(s) on punch list items, updating as-built drawings, and preparing other close-out documents.

Requirements, Skills, And Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a construction supervisor/ foreman, or superintendent is required.
• Minimum of five years of experience with excavation, the placement of reinforced concrete, and/ or the installation of industrial fencing.
• Demonstrated ability to receive, understand, and implement detailed construction requirements, project plans, and construction processes without additional supervision.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and installation details.
• Must possess a valid REAL ID driver’s license.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test to permit access to military installations and similar controlled areas.
• Highly desire expertise and knowledge in operating heavy equipment (mini-excavator, backhoe, front end loader, skid steer, forklift, lull, man lift, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in a range of temperatures, weather, and periods of darkness.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to climb a ladder.
• Ability to safely lift at least 50 pounds to waist level.

Additional Information

• Recurring travel for three (3) to four (4) weeks at a time on new installation / construction projects at locations throughout the US. (90% travel)
• Employee will be provided with a company credit card for approved expenses (e.g. hotel, fuel, tools, and materials). A fixed per diem to cover meals and incidental expenses will also be provided.
• Hands-on and other training opportunities available to augment skills and increase proficiency with a wide variety of physical security infrastructure equipment.

Benefits

• Full Time / Salary ($90,000-100,000, depending on experience)
• Matching 401K (4%)
• Healthcare & Dental Insurance
• Eligibility for Profit Sharing Bonus
• PSP provides a significant contribution (> 60%) toward premiums for medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• The company offers a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution, telephone allowance, paid time off, paid holidays.

Perimeter Security Partners is a three-time Inc. 5000 listed rapidly growing company that designs, constructs and maintains perimeter security systems for some of our country’s most critical government and private facilities, including: the U.S. Military, National Park Service, data centers, corporate headquarters, stadiums, utilities and other critical infrastructure assets. PSP is a nimble, dynamic, and growing company that offers extraordinary room for personal and professional growth as you learn the industry and demonstrate your initiative. We have a team-oriented, collegial culture fostering direct collaboration with the owners to ensure our projects are completed successfully and customers are satisfied. Protect those who make our country strong!