Traveling Commercial Construction Superintendent - Various Midwest Locations

Russell Co.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in construction and development is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to supervise all phases of projects. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, with at least 5 years of commercial experience. Responsibilities include coordinating onsite activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and maintaining client relationships. The role demands strong communication skills, safety program enforcement, and travel across project sites. Opportunities for career development are available within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience as superintendent.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
• Ability to supervise large groups.

Responsibilities

• Supervising all phases of the construction project.
• Scheduling, coordinating, and supervising on-site trade employee activities.
• Communicating effectively with the project team.
• Monitoring and enforcing safety program requirements.
• Maintain positive client relationships throughout the project.
• Attend project status and related meetings as required.
• Assist in estimating and master schedule development.
• Review shop drawings for key materials and assist turnover and as-builts tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Construction scheduling

Cost control

Supervision

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Overview

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Since its inception in 1983, Russell’s culture promotes a collaborative work environment that strives to exceed our clients’ expectations and provide life-time career opportunities for our professionals. Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri, and Overland Park, Kansas, Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states. We remain a market leader in our core markets, including new construction and complex additions and renovations. At Russell, we are building great people, relationships, and communities.

Life at Russell

The number one response we receive when we ask our team members what they like about Russell is the culture. Russell team members describe working here as being more flexible than any place they’ve ever worked. They feel supported and support each other. They have fun. They are empowered to get their work done how they see fit. And most of all, they know they can continue their careers here because of the rich development tools available to them. Life at Russell is full of opportunities.

How You’ll Contribute

As a Traveling Superintendent, you will help us reach our strategic growth goals by supervising all phases of the construction project.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling, coordinating and supervising on-site trade employee activities during all phases of the construction project.
• Ability to adhere to the project schedule.
• Effectively communicate with the project manager, architect, engineer and other project team members to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications and schedule.
• Responsible for monitoring and enforcing safety program requirements and ensuring corrective measures are implemented.
• The ability to maintain positive client relationships is key.
• Attends and/or conducts project status and other related meetings as required and/or requested by project manager.
• Assisting in estimating, review of subcontractor and material proposals, development of the master schedule.
• Assisting in review of shop drawings for key materials and finalization of as-builts, turnover and walk throughs for equipment and material.

Requirements

This full time position requires a bachelors degree in engineering or construction management OR an equivalent combination of technical training and experience. Requires a minimum of 5 years commercial construction experience as superintendent. Computer experience required. Management and communication skills are essential. Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to supervise large groups essential. Large project experience preferred. Diverse project experience important. Travel is required. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.