Travel-Ready Construction Superintendent (10–50M Projects)

EMJ; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EMJ in Chattanooga is seeking several superintendents to lead ground-up commercial construction projects, with travel to multiple job sites. You will oversee coordination, safety, and quality across the full project lifecycle, from plan review to close-out.

The role requires 5–15 years of field supervision on projects $10M–$30M, a high school diploma or GED, OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, and competent person certifications; willingness to relocate and work nights/weekends; proficiency with SharePoint,

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience supervising all phases of ground-up commercial construction projects ranging from $10M–$30M in value.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with owners and architects regarding project progress and any necessary modifications to plans.
• Conduct onsite meetings with architects, engineers, owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Develop a cost-effective plan and schedule for project completion following a logical sequence to meet scheduled completion dates.
• Track and maintain the construction schedule to ensure completion within the allocated time and budget.
• Regularly review and understand all contract documents (plans, specifications, testing requirements, as-built requirements, close-out requirements, etc.) and ensure all EMJ team members and subcontractors have the most current documents and shop drawings.
• Oversee, conduct, and document weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors as necessary.
• Accurately and timely prepare daily reports and field documentation, including jobsite photos.
• Set performance expectations for EMJ team members and subcontractors, delegate work appropriately, and hold team members accountable.
• Issue Field Work Orders and Notices of Non-Conformance as required.
• Conduct First Work Inspections.
• Routinely inspect work in progress to ensure quality standards are being met.
• Schedule, log, and track testing and inspections.
• Oversee safety regulations and procedures on site.
• Correct any safety violations promptly.
• Lead weekly safety meetings with all subcontractors.
• Ensure the jobsite is maintained in a clean, safe, and secure condition at all times.

Skills

Ground-up construction supervision

Project budgeting & scheduling

Plan/spec interpretation

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Safety leadership

Travel willingness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 30-hour certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Certified Competent Person (Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Trenching)

Tools

SharePoint

Procore

Phoenix Scheduling Software

Job description

EMJ in Chattanooga is seeking several superintendents to lead ground-up commercial construction projects, with travel to multiple job sites. You will oversee coordination, safety, and quality across the full project lifecycle, from plan review to close-out.

The role requires 5–15 years of field supervision on projects $10M–$30M, a high school diploma or GED, OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, and competent person certifications; willingness to relocate and work nights/weekends; proficiency with SharePoint,