Superintendent

Novax Recruitment Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly per diem

401(k) with company match

Health insurance (BCBS)

Dental and Vision

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking a Traveling Superintendent for projects across the Southeast, traveling to multiple jobsites from Alabama. You will lead field operations, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure projects meet safety, schedule, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in commercial ground-up construction, strong leadership, and readiness to travel. Retail experience is a plus and a per diem is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial ground-up construction.
• Strong leadership and communication on active jobsites.
• Willingness to travel across the Southeast.
• Retail construction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Champion and enforce jobsite safety standards.
• Oversee daily field operations and subcontractor activities.
• Maintain daily logs, reports, and jobsite documentation.
• Ensure work aligns with plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, inspectors, and local authorities.
• Lead jobsite teams with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Safety oversight

Job description

Projects Across the Southeast | Travel Required (4-5 hours from Birmingham, Alabama)

We’re partnering with a leading commercial + industrial contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality retail and commercial projects across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Due to continued growth, they’re looking to bring on an experienced Traveling Superintendent with a strong background in ground-up commercial + industrial construction. This role will involve traveling to jobsites across the Southeast.

The Role

As Superintendent, you’ll be responsible for leading field operations and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest standards. Working closely with Project Managers, you’ll coordinate subcontractors, maintain jobsite documentation, and represent the company with clients and inspectors.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys owning the build process on-site, leading teams, and delivering quality commercial projects from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and enforce jobsite safety standards


• Oversee daily field operations and subcontractor activities


• Maintain daily logs, reports, and jobsite documentation


• Ensure work aligns with plans, specifications, and quality standards


• Coordinate with project managers, clients, inspectors, and local authorities


• Lead jobsite teams with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset


• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial ground-up construction


• Strong leadership and communication skills on active jobsites


• Ability and willingness to travel across the Southeast


• Retail construction experience highly preferred


• $150,000 - $200,000


• Additional performance-based bonus opportunities


• Weekly per diem while traveling


• 401(k) with company match


• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance


• Dental and Vision coverage


• Paid Time Off


• Flexible Spending Account

You’ll be joining a contractor known for quality builds, repeat clients, and strong internal culture. Superintendents are trusted to run their jobs while being supported by experienced project teams.

If you’re a seasoned commercial superintendent who enjoys leading projects in the field and traveling for impactful builds, this could be a strong next step.