Traveling Commercial Construction Superintendent - Southeast U.S.

White-Spunner Construction; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

White-Spunner Construction is seeking a Traveling Commercial Construction Superintendent for the Southeast U.S. region. This role oversees field operations, coordinates subcontractors, and supports project budgets and preconstruction activities.

Travel across the Southeast United States is required, with assignments focused in Alabama and nearby states. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of field experience in construction, a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management or related field preferred; trades experience may substitute.
• 5+ years of field experience; project size/complexity may vary.
• OSHA 30-hour training and basic first aid/CPR are required.
• Proficient with PC and Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple activities and meet deadlines with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and specs to plan, prioritize and schedule construction activities.
• Schedule and manage subcontractors in sequence for timely completion.
• Ensure quality and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Lead safety meetings and document topics discussed.
• Coordinate with inspectors and obtain required permits.
• Maintain project drawings, take photos, and complete daily reports.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors and team positively.
• Review final punch lists and closeout efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Leadership

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Education

B.S. in Construction Management

OSHA 30-hour trained

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position:Traveling Commercial Construction Superintendent - Southeast U.S.

Location: Traveling, AL

Job Id:222

# of Openings:4

The Superintendent is the company representative who has the primary responsibility for all field operations, including the coordination of subcontractors’ work. Superintendent is responsible for all field activities associated with the project, including ultimate responsibility for implementation and supervision of all field construction work by subcontractors and self-performed work. The individual in this role shares responsibility with the Project Manager for developing the project budget, actively participating in the preconstruction phase, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. The Superintendent also manages and mentors Assistant Superintendents and other field personnel.

Availability and ability to travel in the Southeast United States.

Essential Functions

• Read drawings, specifications and subcontract documents in order to plan, prioritize and schedule construction activities.
• Schedule and manage subcontractors in the appropriate sequence for timely and accurate completion.
• Pay attention to detail and ensure quality of work and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Conduct job site safety meetings and document topics discussed.
• Identify solutions to problems and report any unresolved issues to the Project Manager.
• Maintain job site record of contract drawings.
• Take job site photos and complete daily reports.
• Coordinate with inspectors and acquire all necessary permits.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, and the team in a positive way.
• Maintain positive relationships to retain clients and quality subcontractors.
• Review and complete final punch lists in a timely manner.

Perform other related duties as needed.

Our Core Values: P-L-A-N

We are committed tomaintaininga culture where servant leadership, character, disciplined execution, and continuous learning are engrained. Our core values are:

People First - We care deeply for our teams, clients, and communities. Relationships are our foundation.

Lead with Integrity - We do what’s right, even when no one is watching. Character defines our culture.

Action-Oriented - We don’t sit back. We show up, take initiative, and push projects and people forward.

Never Stop Growing - We pursue growth with curiosity, excellence, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• B.S. in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, or other related field preferred. Direct field experience in trades substitutes for college degree.
• 5+ years of experience. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
• Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
• 30 hours of OSHA training once every four years required, as well as first aid and CPR training.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple activities/projects, meet multiple deadlines and network with staff, management and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills.

Working Conditions

The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions. The project team and/or team member may need to move to other projected work geographic locations, if necessary.

Typical Physical Needs

Requires prolonged standing, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. May need to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding and lift up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement

Our company is an equal opportunity employer, and we look to fill every position with the best qualified person regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability or national origin. With our home office in Mobile, Alabama we recruit from all over the Southeast to find the right fit for every position.

Drug Free Workplace

We are an Alabama Drug Free Workplace, this is a safety sensitive position. All prospective employees are subject to successful completion of pre-employment drug screen.