Executive Superintendent (Traveling)

CMC Design-Build, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC Design Build is seeking an Executive Superintendent with extensive experience managing ground-up and tenant-improvement construction projects nationwide. The role requires oversight of site operations, schedule coordination, safety compliance, and proactive leadership across subcontractors and suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in construction management, strong technical knowledge of cold storage envelopes and industrial refrigeration, and proficiency with MS Office, MS

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred.
• 15+ years of construction management experience on building projects.
• Ground-up and tenant improvement project experience required.
• Experience with cold storage insulated metal building envelopes is required.
• Experience with industrial refrigeration systems is required.
• Track record of delivering $20M–$70M+ projects.
• OSHA-30, First Aid/CPR/AED, and NFPA certifications are required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail.
• Excellent reading of plans, specs, safety rules, and manuals.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Microsoft Project, Bluebeam and Procore.
• Willingness to travel up to 12 days at a time.
• Lean practices and BIM model familiarity are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of the entire construction site, coordinating subs, vendors, and suppliers.
• Schedule subcontractors and consultants in the critical path to ensure timely completion.
• Uphold SOPs and enforce on the project; maintain a safe, OSHA-compliant site.
• Create and manage project schedules with the PM, including 6-week look-ahead plans.
• Maintain Procore records, daily logs, and photo logs; ensure quality control.
• Communicate with the project team on bulletins, RFIs, and submittals.
• Ensure subcontractors fully execute contracted scope; coordinate inspections.
• Travel to various sites nationwide; support future planning and meetings.
• Mentor and coach the design/build team; support project startup and third-party testing.
• Lead weekly subcontractor meetings to coordinate work.

Job description

What You Can Expect at CMC Design Build

At CMC DESIGN BUILD, we value diverse perspectives and welcome candidates whose experience may look different from the traditional path. If you can bring value, we want to hear from you.

Why CMC?

With 37+ years of experience designing and building food and beverage processing and distribution facilities nationwide, CMC offers the opportunity to work alongside leading companies including HP Hood, Coca-Cola, Amazon, Cumberland Farms, Daniele Foods, and Blount Fine Foods.

At CMC, you’ll have direct access to clients, industry experts, and opportunities to:

• Grow your expertise and take on new challenges
• Build a career without having to leave the company
• Work independently in a results-driven environment
• Bring your ideas and perspective to the table
• Enjoy competitive benefits supporting your health, financial security, and life beyond work

We’re looking for energetic, talented professionals who speak up, listen well, collaborate, and step beyond their role to make an impact. You’ll thrive here if you’re driven to get things done, see obstacles as opportunities, and take pride in delivering great work.

If you’re looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can grow, make an impact, and enjoy the journey, CMC DESIGN BUILD could be the right fit for you.

Join us as an Executive Superintendent!

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the management of the overall construction site, including subcontractors, suppliers etc.
• Schedule subcontractors, consultants, and vendors in critical path to ensure timely completion.
• Be an advocate for CMC standard operating procedures and enforce on the project.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and OSHA compliant work site.
• Create and manage project schedule with project manager; create 6 week look ahead schedules.
• Maintain Procore records, daily log, and photo logs of project activities.
• Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed.
• Communicate with project team regarding bulletins, RFI’s and material submittals.
• Ensure that subcontractor is fully executing and complying with their contracted scope of work.
• Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions. Assist in securing permits from local AHJ.
• Walk entire jobsite multiple times per day to monitor activities and coordinate in future planning.
• Presides over weekly subcontractor meetings designed to coordinate the work.
• Provide project coverage as needed to accommodate project schedule.
• Perform progress and completion punch list identification and completion.
• Mentor and coach design/build team.
• Manage facility start up.
• Manage 3rd party testing and inspection.
• Projects are throughout the U.S. extended stay travel is required.
• An upbeat, positive, results oriented attitude is a must.

Qualifications:

• Construction Management or Engineering Degree preferred but not required with significant career experience.

• 15+ years of experience in construction management for building construction
• Ground-up project experience and tenant improvement project experience is required.
• Experience with cold storage insulated metal building envelopes is required.
• Experience with industrial refrigeration systems is required.
• Proven record of successful execution of $20M- 70M+ projects
• 30 hour OSHA certification will be required.
• First Aid/AED/CPR certification will be required.
• NFPA certification will be required.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Mastery in reading and understanding plans, specs, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and team members from all levels of the organization
• Reliable, attentive, and eager to learn more about the construction industry
• Familiarity with computers and internet usage. Including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Microsoft Project, Bluebeam and Procore
• Ability to travel and be away from home for up to 12 days at time is a requirement.
• Familiarity with Lean practices is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with BIM models and clash detection is beneficial but not required.