Traveling Construction Superintendent

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Buena Vista (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

4% employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Long-term disability

Job summary

Fading West seeks an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations on commercial and multifamily projects from mobilization through completion. The role entails maintaining project schedules, ensuring quality workmanship, enforcing safety standards, coordinating subcontractors, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of superintendent experience on commercial or multifamily construction, a high school diploma, and

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of superintendent experience on commercial or multifamily construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, plans, specifications, building codes, and OSHA safety standards.
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors, coordinate schedules, resolve field issues, and communicate clearly with project stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
• Comfortable using Microsoft 365, Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling tools, and mobile field reporting platforms.
• OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all onsite construction activities from groundbreaking through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate all subcontractor activities and sequencing.
• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, building codes, and contract requirements.
• Identify potential schedule conflicts and proactively develop solutions.
• Conduct daily site inspections and monitor work quality.
• Coordinate material deliveries and equipment logistics .
• Maintain a safe job site in compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Conduct daily safety observations and weekly safety meetings.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with all safety requirements.
• Investigate and document accidents and near misses.
• Maintain required safety documentation.
• Perform ongoing quality inspections.
• Ensure workmanship meets company standards and contract documents.
• Coordinate testing and inspections.
• Complete punch lists and verify corrective work.
• Manage project turnover and closeout documentation.
• Develop and maintain three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Lead pull-planning and trade coordination meetings.
• Monitor critical path activities and proactively develop recovery plans.
• Coordinate inspections, material procurement, and trade sequencing to maintain milestone commitments.
• Drive schedule performance through accountability and proactive field leadership.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors onsite.
• Resolve field conflicts quickly and professionally.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and project team.
• Maintain daily reports.
• Document weather, manpower , deliveries, inspections, delays, and significant events .
• Attend owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings.
• Coordinate with local building officials and inspectors.
• Maintain accurate project records.
• Complete daily reports.
• Document field changes and RFIs.
• Assist with as-built drawings.
• Coordinate project closeout documentation.
• Establish and maintain a culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Lead subcontractors and project stakeholders with clear expectations and consistent communication.
• Mentor assistant superintendents, field engineers, and emerging field leaders.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for manpower , schedule commitments, quality, and safety performance.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Construction knowledge

Team leadership

Scheduling and planning

Safety management

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft 365

Procore

Bluebeam

Scheduling tools

Mobile field reporting

Job description

• Location 1950 McCormick,Buena Vista, CO, 81211,United States
• Base Pay $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 100%
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

FADING WEST - "We build community"

Fading West exists to build thriving and connected communities by reimagining the construction industry. Our vision is to eliminate the housing crisis for the workforce and the communities they serve. Our mission is to create attainable, high-quality, architecturally interesting, diverse communities for the workforce. To accomplish this, we fully integrate design, development, manufacturing, and construction in a single LEAN value stream.

CORE VALUES

• We Care for People
• We Hate Waste
• We Excel & Outperform

OUR CULTURE

Strong Work Ethic, Fun, Learning, and Humility

• Fading West employees:
  • do not need to be managed
  • consistently impress the team with their insights and output
  • are wicked smart but don’t take themselves too seriously
  • have a passion for the company’s success without ego or pride in ownership
  • are teachable, collaborative, and committed to continual learning, growth, and personal development

Problem-Solving in a Challenging, Changing, and Flexible Organization

• Fading West employees:
  • Challenge the norms and think outside the box
  • enjoy the excitement of figuring out the "how" that accomplishes the "what" we are trying to achieve

Manage Complexity and Simplify Systems

• Fading West employees:
  • enjoy managing complexity to create efficient systems and processes that reduce waste and increase simplicity

Strategic Visionary Thinking

• Fading West employees:
  • Help develop strategies to achieve the objectives of the business plan to maximize return and minimize risk

Relationships and Mission

• Fading West employees:
  • Place a high value on relationships
  • Are discerning, highly relational, people connectors
  • Promote and maintain Fading West’s core values and mission statement
  • Are inclusive and build a culture where difference and creativity are valued
  • Believe diversity drives innovation

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee the day-to-day field operations of commercial and multifamily construction projects from mobilization through completion. The Superintendent is responsible for maintaining project schedules, ensuring quality workmanship, enforcing safety standards, coordinating subcontractors, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively with owners, subcontractors, inspectors, and project managers, and takes pride in delivering exceptional projects.

Responsibilities

Manage all onsite construction activities from groundbreaking through project closeout.

Develop and maintain the project schedule in coordination with the Project Manager.

Coordinate all subcontractor activities and sequencing.

Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, building codes, and contract requirements.

Identify potential schedule conflicts and proactively develop solutions.

Conduct daily site inspections and monitor work quality.

Coordinate material deliveries and equipment logistics .

Maintain a safe job site in compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.

Conduct daily safety observations and weekly safety meetings.

Ensure subcontractor compliance with all safety requirements.

Investigate and document accidents and near misses.

Maintain required safety documentation.

Perform ongoing quality inspections.

Ensure workmanship meets company standards and contract documents.

Coordinate testing and inspections.

Complete punch lists and verify corrective work.

Manage project turnover and closeout documentation.

Develop and maintain three-week look-ahead schedules.

Lead pull-planning and trade coordination meetings.

Monitor critical path activities and proactively develop recovery plans.

Coordinate inspections, material procurement, and trade sequencing to maintain milestone commitments.

Drive schedule performance through accountability and proactive field leadership.

Direct and coordinate subcontractors onsite.

Resolve field conflicts quickly and professionally.

Work closely with the Project Manager and project team.

Maintain daily reports.

Document weather, manpower , deliveries, inspections, delays, and significant events .

Attend owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings.

Coordinate with local building officials and inspectors.

Maintain accurate project records.

Complete daily reports.

Document field changes and RFIs.

Assist with as-built drawings.

Coordinate project closeout documentation.

Establish and maintain a culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.

Lead subcontractors and project stakeholders with clear expectations and consistent communication.

Mentor assistant superintendents, field engineers, and emerging field leaders.

Hold subcontractors accountable for ma npower , schedule commitments, quality, and safety performance.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

5-7 years of superintendent experience on commercial or multifamily construction projects.

Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, plans, specifications, building codes, and OSHA safety standards.

Proven ability to lead subcontractors, coordinate schedules, resolve field issues, and communicate clearly with project stakeholders.

Comfortable using Microsoft 365, Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling tools, and mobile field reporting platforms.

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Ability to walk active construction sites for extended periods.

Climb ladders and stairs.

Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Ability to wear required PPE.

• Ability to walk active construction sites for extended periods.
  • • Climb ladders and stairs.
    • Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
    • Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
    • Ability to wear required PPE.
  Ability to walk active construction sites for extended periods.

Preferred

Experience with modular construction, IRC/IBC residential construction, or projects valued at $5M-$20M.

OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid certifications preferred.

The Ideal Candidate...

Field leadership and subcontractor coordination.

Scheduling, organization, and time management.

Problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution.

Quality control, safety management, and clear communication.

Requirements

• This position is 100% traveling role
• Must be competent and comfortable in computer skills and navigate modern technology often (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, etc)
• This role requires signing a confidentiality agreement
• May require a reference check that speaks to the positive character of the applicant
• May be regularly required to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time, lift or carry more than 50 pounds, climb/balance on stairs or ladders, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Fading West rigorously adheres to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8-5-201(1)

Summary

BENEFITS SUMMARY (Offered to all full-time employees (30+ hours/week))

• Health Benefits (Portion of monthly premiums paid by employer)
  • Medical (Cigna)
    • Choice Between three plans
      • High-deductible plan with $3300 for individuals and $6300 for families w/ HSA
      • PPO Plan with $1500 deductible for individuals and $3500 for families
  • Direct Primary Care Medical Option
  • Dental (Delta)
  • Vision (Unum)
• 4% Employer Match
• Auxiliary Benefits
  • Long Term Disability (fully employee paid)
  • Life Insurance (fully employee paid)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health and Fitness Re-imbursement ($250 / year)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Vacation (2 weeks per year)
    • Personal days (6 days per year)
    • Sick days
    • Paid holidays

Fading West Development LLC and all its wholly owned subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers