Traveling Industrial Construction Leader

PARIC, LLC; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible PTO

401k with company match

Job summary

PARIC is seeking a Traveling Industrial Superintendent to lead field operations on complex industrial construction projects across the United States, including manufacturing, food & beverage, and mission-critical facilities.

This role oversees day-to-day jobsite operations, coordinates trade partners, maintains schedules, enforces safety and quality standards, and drives project execution from mobilization to closeout.

Qualifications

• Completion of apprenticeship program or Construction Management degree or equivalent field experience.
• 4–10+ years of commercial construction field experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proven ability to supervise field labor and manage trade partners across multiple scopes or project areas.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, building techniques, and constructability.
• Knowledge of building codes, site layout, quality control processes, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of field labor and oversee trade partner activities to ensure work is performed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with contract documents and quality standards.
• Hold trade partners accountable for safety, scope, quality, and schedule compliance; minimize trade conflicts and idle time.
• Coordinate and schedule material, equipment, and delivery logistics to support uninterrupted field operations.
• Assist the Lead Superintendent as needed and manage multiple smaller projects or defined phases of larger projects.
• Develop and maintain site logistics plans, job flow, sequencing, and short-term look-ahead schedules (2–4 weeks).
• Track daily progress against baseline schedules, identify delays, and communicate schedule impacts to the project team.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with PARIC’s Core Values; lead safety meetings and enforce safety standards.
• Enforce quality control through daily supervision, inspections, plan review, and coordination of required testing and inspections.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with trade partners, project teams, and owners; lead coordination meetings and provide regular field updates.
• Support cost awareness by tracking labor headcounts and hours, reporting delivery issues or delays, and identifying inefficiencies that may impact cost.
• Partner with the Project Manager to flag scope changes, support change order documentation, identify value engineering opportunities, and help preserve or improve project fee and margin.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Field Managers, General Foremen, and crews; support training, onboarding, and team development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite that reflects positively on PARIC and strengthens client relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent

Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

PARIC is seeking a Traveling Industrial Superintendent to lead field operations on complex industrial construction projects across the United States, including manufacturing, food & beverage, and mission-critical facilities.

This role oversees day-to-day jobsite operations, coordinates trade partners, maintains schedules, enforces safety and quality standards, and drives project execution from mobilization to closeout.