Superintendent (Travel) - Data Center, Structural Steel, or MEP experience required
Salary: $130,000 - $200,000 per year
This organization is a leading general contractor providing construction management and design-build services across the Midwest. As a privately held firm, the company is committed to long-term client partnerships, high-quality project execution, and meaningful investment in the communities it serves.
Team members operate in alignment with strong core values, maintaining a safe, client-focused approach while delivering exceptional results. The company attracts top talent, provides modern tools and ongoing training, and consistently turns complex visions into successful projects.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, flexible PTO, life and disability coverage, and voluntary benefits
- Clear career advancement and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative, values-driven culture with long-term growth focus
Job Details
Traveling Industrial Superintendent. This role is responsible for leading field operations on complex industrial construction projects across the United States, including manufacturing and mission-critical facilities. Oversee day-to-day jobsite operations, coordinate trade partners, maintain project schedules, enforce safety and quality standards, and drive successful project execution from mobilization through closeout. The ideal candidate is a strong field leader with industrial construction experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to proactively solve problems in fast-paced project environments. This is a full-time travel role supporting projects nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision of field labor and oversee trade partner activities to ensure work is performed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with contract documents and quality standards.
- Hold trade partners accountable for safety, scope, quality, and schedule compliance; minimize trade conflicts and idle time.
- Coordinate and schedule material, equipment, and delivery logistics to support uninterrupted field operations.
- Assist the Lead Superintendent as needed and manage multiple smaller projects or defined phases of larger projects.
- Develop and maintain site logistics plans, job flow, sequencing, and short-term look-ahead schedules (2–4 weeks).
- Track daily progress against baseline schedules, identify delays, and communicate schedule impacts to the project team.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture; lead safety meetings and enforce safety standards.
- Enforce quality control through daily supervision, inspections, plan review, and coordination of required testing and inspections.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with trade partners, project teams, and owners; lead coordination meetings and provide regular field updates.
- Support cost awareness by tracking labor headcounts and hours, reporting delivery issues or delays, and identifying inefficiencies that may impact cost.
- Partner with the Project Manager to flag scope changes, support change order documentation, identify value engineering opportunities, and help preserve or improve project fee and margin.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to Field Managers, General Foremen, and crews; support training, onboarding, and team development.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite.
Requirements
- Completion of an apprenticeship program, Construction Management degree, or equivalent field experience.
- 4–10+ years of commercial construction field experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Proven ability to supervise field labor and manage trade partners across multiple scopes or project areas.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, building techniques, and constructability.
- Working knowledge of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
- Basic to intermediate understanding of construction scheduling, including milestone tracking and look-ahead planning.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, Teams) and construction management software.
- Knowledge of building codes, site layout, quality control processes, and safety regulations.
- Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor field staff, lead teams, and maintain a positive jobsite culture.
- Strong problem-solving skills with an understanding of how field decisions impact schedule, cost, and overall project success.