Traveling Construction Superintendent – Interiors

United Contractor Services, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus program

Career growth

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off plus holidays

Volunteer leave (1 week/year)

Company-paid lodging and per diem

Competitive mileage reimbursement

Job summary

United Contractor Services is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead on-site interiors crews on commercial projects across the United States. This full-time role includes company-paid lodging and per diem, with responsibility from layout to closeout and coordination with GCs and other trades.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as a superintendent in commercial construction, experience with drywall/metal framing/acoustical ceilings, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a superintendent on commercial construction projects.
• Experience with drywall, metal framing, or acoustical ceilings preferred.
• Willingness to travel full time nationwide.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and specifications with confidence.
• OSHA 30 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site interiors work from initial framing through drywall, finishes, ceilings, punch, and closeout.
• Plan and manage daily manpower; build look-ahead schedules within the GC master schedule.
• Coordinate daily with the GC superintendent and other trades on sequencing and conflicts.
• Schedule material deliveries, stocking, and equipment with project managers and vendors.
• Direct and support field crews; set expectations for performance, quality, and accountability.
• Ensure work meets drawings, specs, and fire-rated assembly requirements; prepare for inspections.
• Flag scope gaps and extra work early; document changes for write-up and payment.
• Maintain thorough records: daily logs, manpower reports, photos, change orders.
• Foster a jobsite safety culture aligned with industry best practices and OSHA standards.

Skills

Superintendent experience

Travel readiness

Reading drawings & specs

Safety awareness (OSHA 30)

Job description

About United Contractor Services

At United Contractor Services, we don't just build interiors. We set the standard for how specialty construction gets done. As one of the largest and fastest-growing specialty subcontractors and a Top 50 Walls and Ceilings Contractor in the U.S., we self-perform drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, stucco, painting, and Division 8 and 10 specialties for leading general contractors on commercial projects across the country. We're expanding our field leadership team and looking for a driven Superintendent ready to take ownership on job sites nationwide.

The Role

As a Traveling Construction Superintendent, you'll be the boots-on-the-ground leader for our self-perform interiors crews, keeping projects moving safely, on schedule, and to spec. You'll run our scope on site from layout through punch and closeout, working directly with our project managers, the general contractor's superintendent, and other trades on site. This is a full-time travel position supporting commercial interior projects across the U.S., with company-paid lodging and per diem.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead all on-site interiors work from initial framing layout through drywall, finishes, ceilings, punch, and closeout
• Plan and manage daily manpower, build look-ahead schedules within the GC's master schedule, and keep crews productive
• Coordinate daily with the GC superintendent and other trades on sequencing, area turnover, and conflicts in the field
• Schedule material deliveries, stocking, and equipment such as lifts with our project managers and vendors
• Direct and support field crews and foremen, setting clear expectations for performance, quality, and accountability
• Make sure work meets drawings, specs, and UL fire-rated assembly requirements, and prepare for above-ceiling, cover, and framing inspections
• Get ahead of problems by flagging scope gaps, field conflicts, and extra work early, and document them so change orders get written and paid
• Keep thorough records, including daily logs, manpower reports, progress photos, and change order documentation
• Champion a jobsite safety culture grounded in industry best practices and OSHA standards

What You Bring

• 3+ years as a superintendent on commercial construction projects, with drywall, metal framing, or acoustical ceiling experience strongly preferred
• Subcontractor-side field leadership experience preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel full time to project sites nationwide
• Strong layout proficiency on complex commercial interiors, including laser layout and control lines
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, reflected ceiling plans, wall types, and specifications with confidence
• Working knowledge of fire-rated assemblies, deflection and head-of-wall details, and drywall finish levels
• Experience running manpower and look-ahead schedules on fast-paced jobs
• Sharp attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work
• Clear, effective communicator with general contractors, crews, and internal project teams
• OSHA 30 certification (required)
• Comfort with technology and cloud-based field reporting platforms. We'll handle training and tools.

Why Join UCS

• Performance-based bonus program, generous and built to be earned
• A defined path for career growth inside one of the industry's fastest-scaling companies
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
• 1 week of paid volunteer leave per year, on top of your PTO
• Company-paid lodging and meal per diem while traveling
• Competitive mileage reimbursement

Ready to Lead?

If you're a field leader who takes pride in running tight, well-organized job sites, and you're ready to do it at scale, we want to hear from you.

United Contractor Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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