Traveling Construction Superintendent - Southeast Projects

Legacy Construction and Development LLC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Construction & Development is seeking an Experienced Traveling Superintendent based in Jackson, MS, with extensive travel across the Southeast. The role leads day-to-day on-site operations, coordinating subcontractors, inspections, and deliveries to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

You will read and interpret construction drawings, manage project milestones, and maintain thorough project documentation while leading teams on fast-paced commercial projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience in commercial construction.
• Proven experience managing projects independently from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, scheduling, and sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with construction technology and project management software.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass background screening and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage all daily field operations on assigned projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, inspections, and deliveries.
• Maintain project schedules and proactively address delays.
• Enforce company safety policies and ensure jobsite compliance.
• Conduct daily site inspections and quality control reviews.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Lead subcontractor meetings and coordinate project activities.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions with Project Managers and company leadership.
• Track manpower, productivity, and project milestones.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, photos, and punch lists.
• Ensure projects are completed to client expectations and company standards.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Project scheduling

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Negotiation

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Legacy Construction & Development is seeking an Experienced Traveling Superintendent based in Jackson, MS, with extensive travel across the Southeast. The role leads day-to-day on-site operations, coordinating subcontractors, inspections, and deliveries to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

You will read and interpret construction drawings, manage project milestones, and maintain thorough project documentation while leading teams on fast-paced commercial projects.