Traveling Construction Superintendent

Ernest-Gordon-Recruitment-Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Flights home on weekends

Benefits

Job summary

Ernest-Gordon-Recruitment-Limited seeks a Traveling Construction Superintendent for New York projects. The role covers day-to-day jobsite ownership, coordinating subcontractors, materials, and equipment across phases of commercial construction.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of verifiable commercial construction experience, strong reading of drawings and the ability to lead multiple trades onsite while travelling up to 6–24 months per project. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of verifiable commercial construction experience.
• Ability to read commercial drawings and understand specifications.
• Strong leadership and communication across multiple subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day ownership of the jobsite, coordinating subcontractors, consultants, vendors, materials and equipment.
• Drive project schedule, quality and safety with site walks and inspections.
• Manage RFIs, ASIs, submittals, deficiencies and scope issues through to resolution.
• Lead project completion, maintain records, manage punch lists and closeout.

Skills

Field supervision

Site management

Read drawings

Coordination

Travel-ready

Job description

Traveling Construction Superintendent (BBBH27738NY) New York, USA

Salary: USD100000 - USD125000 per annum + + Benefits + Vehicle allowance

New York | Commercial Construction Projects

$100,000 - $125,000 + Benefits + vehicle allowance + flights home at weekends

Are you a Travelling or Field Superintendent with 3-5 years of commercial construction experience looking for a long-term opportunity with an established contractor delivering ground-up and renovation projects across the Northeast and Midwest?

Do you want to take ownership of the day-to-day delivery of commercial construction projects, coordinating subcontractors, materials and equipment while ensuring work is completed safely, to specification, on schedule and within budget?

This established commercial construction specialist is looking for an experienced Traveling Construction Superintendent to join its team during an exciting period of transition. With a strong reputation for quality, integrity and service, the business is focused on bringing in quality people who want to build a long-term career and play an important role in its future development.

The ideal candidate will be very comfortable in traveling role with commercial ground-up construction experience and be comfortable be on 6- 24 month projects taking responsibility for the jobsite, leading subcontractors and vendors, maintaining quality and safety standards, resolving issues and keeping projects moving.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Superintendent who enjoys being at the heart of the construction process for an established specialist with a strong reputation for integrity, quality and service who will grow with the company in their next stage of development.

THE ROLE:

• Take day-to-day ownership of the jobsite, coordinating subcontractors, consultants, vendors, materials and equipment across all phases of commercial construction.
• Drive project schedule, quality and safety, conducting daily site walks, coordinating inspections and meetings, monitoring subcontractor performance and ensuring work remains on track and within budget.
• Act as the key onsite link between subcontractors and the wider project team, managing RFIs, ASIs, material submittals, deficiencies, scope issues and construction conflicts through to resolution.
• Lead the successful completion of the project, maintaining accurate daily records, enforcing site standards, managing punch lists and closeout activities, and ensuring the jobsite remains safe, clean and organised.

THE PERSON:

• 3-5 years of verifiable commercial construction experience, ideally with strong ground-up experience and exposure to projects in the $250K-$5M range.
• Strong technical and site-management skills, including the ability to read commercial drawings, understand specifications and general conditions, coordinate trades and maintain project schedules.
• An effective leader and communicator who can direct and resolve issues across multiple subcontractors and vendors, build strong working relationships and remain calm and professional under pressure.
• A hands-on, dependable professional with strong integrity, quality standards and a long-term mindset, who is willing to travel and work onsite rather than looking for a remote position.

REF: INDTOM

Construction Superintendent, Traveling Superintendent, Commercial Construction, Ground Up Construction, Construction Management, Site Management, Commercial Building, Project Superintendent, Subcontractor Management, Quality Control, Construction Safety, Scheduling, Jobsite Management, Project Coordination

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.