Traveling Construction Supervisor: Lead Field Safety

Buffalo Construction, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Builders is seeking a Traveling Trade Supervisor to oversee field operations across multiple states, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance on active construction projects. The role requires strong leadership, the ability to review plans, coordinate with project managers, and travel frequently to sites while maintaining documentation and reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in civil or construction engineering, at least five years of field supervision, and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/ construction engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of construction, engineering, or field supervision experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to construction sites to oversee field operations.
• Review drawings, plans, specs, and project documentation.
• Ensure work aligns with project requirements and standards.
• Conduct daily site inspections and document observations.
• Monitor quality, productivity, and safety compliance.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Prepare weekly reports and field logs.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, clients, and subcontractors.
• Verify compliance with codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance to field personnel.
• Assist in maintaining schedules, quality, and budget objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Field supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Buffalo Builders is seeking a Traveling Trade Supervisor to oversee field operations across multiple states, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance on active construction projects. The role requires strong leadership, the ability to review plans, coordinate with project managers, and travel frequently to sites while maintaining documentation and reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in civil or construction engineering, at least five years of field supervision, and proficiency with MS