Superintendent (Travel)

Jobot

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with travel support
Per diem, housing, and travel support
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial construction projects across multiple locations. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the road, delivering projects safely, on schedule, and at the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years as a superintendent, travel-ready experience, and a strong safety mindset. Travel is extensive; diagnostic coordination with PMs, owners, inspectors, and design teams is essential.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial construction projects.
  • Proven experience supervising projects in a traveling capacity.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial construction means and methods.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and schedules.
  • Strong safety mindset with a track record of accident-free projects.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively (regional and/or national).

Responsibilities

  • Lead all on-site construction activities from mobilization through closeout.
  • Manage subcontractors, labor, materials, and equipment to maintain schedule and productivity.
  • Enforce safety programs and ensure OSHA compliance on every jobsite.
  • Coordinate daily with Project Managers, owners, inspectors, and design teams.
  • Review drawings, specifications, and schedules to proactively identify issues.
  • Maintain accurate daily reports, schedules, and progress documentation.
  • Ensure quality control and adherence to company standards across all phases of construction.
  • Travel extensively to active project sites as required.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Problem-solving
Travel readiness

Tools

Procore
MS Project

Job description

Job details:

Superintendent (Travel)

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Madison Fincher

A bit about us:

Trusted commercial construction partner known for delivering complex projects with precision, integrity, and teamwork. Our superintendents are critical to our success- we invest in leaders who take ownership of the field and set the standard for excellence.

Why join us?
  • Competitive salary with travel compensation
  • Per diem, housing, and travel support
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects with a respected builder
Job Details

Seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial construction projects across multiple locations. This role is ideal for a hands-on construction leader who thrives on the road, takes pride in jobsite excellence, and knows how to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and at the highest quality standards.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead all on-site construction activities from mobilization through closeout
  • Manage subcontractors, labor, materials, and equipment to maintain schedule and productivity
  • Enforce safety programs and ensure OSHA compliance on every jobsite
  • Coordinate daily with Project Managers, owners, inspectors, and design teams
  • Review drawings, specifications, and schedules to proactively identify issues
  • Maintain accurate daily reports, schedules, and progress documentation
  • Ensure quality control and adherence to company standards across all phases of construction
  • Travel extensively to active project sites as required
What We’re Looking For
  • 7+ years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial construction projects
  • Proven experience supervising projects in a traveling capacity
  • Strong knowledge of commercial construction means and methods
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and schedules
  • Strong safety mindset with a track record of accident-free projects
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively (regional and/or national)
Nice to Have
  • Experience with healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, or specialty commercial projects
  • OSHA 30 certification
  • Proficiency with construction software (Procore, MS Project, etc.)

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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