Traveling Construction Superintendent

LVI Associates; Ohio; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Per diem

Accommodation support

Retirement savings programme

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead industrial and mission-critical projects across the United States. You will oversee field operations from kickoff through delivery, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safety, quality, and cost objectives are met.

This role suits a senior field leader ready for per-diem and long deployments. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in superintendent roles on relevant projects, strong communication and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field supervision experience on commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the United States and manage multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field operations from kickoff to delivery.
• Direct subcontractors to meet safety, schedule, and quality targets.
• Collaborate with project teams on preconstruction and planning activities.
• Develop and maintain schedules, manpower plans, and equipment needs.
• Monitor progress to achieve cost, schedule and quality goals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A nationally recognised design-build construction firm is seeking an experienced Traveling Construction Superintendent to oversee industrial and mission-critical projects across the United States.

This opportunity is ideal for a Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, Lead Superintendent, or similar construction professional looking to take ownership of field operations from project kickoff through final delivery. You will play a key role in driving jobsite performance, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

The organisation offers a strong culture of empowerment, career progression, and leadership, providing the resources and autonomy needed to succeed while working alongside experienced construction professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations throughout all phases of construction.
• Direct subcontractors and trade partners to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with project management teams during preconstruction and project planning activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, manpower plans, and equipment requirements.
• Monitor project progress to ensure schedule, quality, and financial objectives are achieved.
• Manage subcontractor performance and coordinate site activities to maintain productivity.
• Review project documentation including purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and field reports.
• Maintain detailed daily reports covering site activities, project milestones, weather conditions, visitors, inspections, and client interactions.
• Proactively identify and resolve field issues that may impact cost, schedule, or quality.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Build positive relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Champion quality workmanship and continuous improvement throughout the construction process.

Requirements

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in a Superintendent, Lead Superintendent, or Senior Superintendent capacity.
• Proven experience overseeing commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, mission critical, or similar construction projects.
• Willingness to travel extensively for project assignments across the United States.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, safety, and subcontractor management.
• Experience using construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet jobsite physical requirements.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Travel allowance, per diem, and accommodation support while working on project assignments.
• Regular home travel arrangements during extended project deployments.
• Retirement savings programme, including employer contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holiday package.
• Long-term career growth with clear advancement opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and professional development support.
• Employee ownership and wealth-building opportunities.
• Wellness initiatives and employee support programmes.
• Family-friendly benefits and additional employee perks.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects with a well-established national builder while enjoying significant autonomy in the field, strong financial rewards, and a company culture focused on employee development, long-term retention, and career progression.

Location: Nationwide (Travel Required)

Sector: Industrial & Mission Critical Construction

Position: Traveling Superintendent / Senior Superintendent / Lead Superintendent