Superintendent

Tiello; Charleston (SC); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 15%

Vehicle allowance

Travel & living allowance

Structured travel rotation

Job summary

Tiello is seeking a Traveling Senior Superintendent to lead ground-up commercial construction projects nationwide. You will oversee day-to-day field operations, manage schedules, safety, and quality control, with a focus on completing large-scale developments on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of independent project leadership in Hotels, Office Buildings, Hospitals, or Retail, and are willing to travel nationwide for extended assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Project Superintendent independently running commercial construction projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide for extended project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead ground-up commercial construction projects from mobilization through final turnover.
• Oversee daily field operations, subcontractor coordination, project schedules, and site logistics.
• Manage construction activities involving post-tensioned concrete, metal stud framing, and complex commercial building systems.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain high standards for jobsite safety, quality control, and construction execution.
• Lead subcontractor meetings, monitor project milestones, and resolve field challenges.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, schedules, and construction documentation.
• Build and maintain a positive, accountable, and productive jobsite culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team management

Travel willingness

Tools

Post-tensioned concrete

Metal stud framing

Job description

Location: Nationwide | 100% Travel

Compensation: $150K–$180K Base + 10–15% Annual Bonus + Vehicle & Travel Allowances

Employment Type: Full-Time | General Contractor / Developer

• Annual Bonus: 15% based on performance


• Vehicle Allowance


• Travel / Living Allowance


• Structured Travel Rotation with Trips Home


• Strong Company Culture & Leadership Support

About the Company

Tiello is partnered with an established, nationally recognized General Contractor / Developer specializing in large-scale, ground-up commercial construction projects across the United States.

The company has built a strong reputation through repeat business, long-term project pipelines, and a culture centered around accountability, ownership, and teamwork.

They are seeking an experienced Traveling Senior Superintendent with a minimum of 10 years of experience independently running commercial construction projects.

This is a long-term opportunity for a Superintendent who wants to join an established team, take ownership of major commercial developments, and position themselves to lead increasingly complex projects.

Position Overview

The Traveling Senior Superintendent will serve as the on-site leader responsible for all day-to-day field operations, overseeing subcontractors, schedules, safety, quality control, and project execution from groundbreaking through turnover.

The ideal candidate will have extensive ground-up commercial construction experience, including office buildings, hotels, schools, hospitals, retail, or other large-scale commercial facilities.

The company has a 300-room hotel development scheduled for 2028 and is looking to identify a Senior Superintendent capable of leading a project of this scale.

The selected individual will have the opportunity to join the team ahead of this development, initially overseeing a smaller, less complex project to become familiar with the company's processes, expectations, and construction standards before transitioning into a larger project.

Project & Company Highlights

• National portfolio of large-scale, ground-up commercial construction projects.


• Projects typically ranging from $40M–$50M+.


• Construction methods include post-tensioned concrete, metal stud framing, and commercial structural systems.


• Opportunity to complete an initial project and become established with the team before leading a major hotel development.


• Long-term project assignments, typically lasting 12+ months.


• High level of autonomy and ownership over field operations.


• Strong backlog and long-term career stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently lead ground-up commercial construction projects from mobilization through final turnover.


• Oversee daily field operations, subcontractor coordination, project schedules, and site logistics.


• Manage construction activities involving post-tensioned concrete, metal stud framing, and complex commercial building systems.


• Coordinate with Project Managers, owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.


• Maintain high standards for jobsite safety, quality control, and construction execution.


• Lead subcontractor meetings, monitor project milestones, and proactively resolve field challenges.


• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.


• Maintain accurate daily reports, schedules, and construction documentation.


• Build and maintain a positive, accountable, and productive jobsite culture.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Project Superintendent independently running commercial construction projects.


• Proven experience leading large-scale, ground-up commercial construction projects.


• Strong project background in one or more of the following:


• Hotels / Hospitality


• Office Buildings


• Schools / Educational Facilities


• Hospitals / Healthcare


• Retail / Commercial Developments


• Other large-scale commercial or institutional buildings


• Experience with post-tensioned concrete, metal stud framing, and commercial construction methods strongly preferred.


• Experience independently managing complex projects valued at $40M–$50M+ preferred.


• Strong understanding of commercial structural systems, MEP coordination, scheduling, and subcontractor management.


• Demonstrated ability to lead large subcontractor teams and manage multiple trades simultaneously.


• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.


• Willingness to travel nationwide for extended project assignments.


• Proximity to a major airport preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tiello is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.