Traveling Industrial Superintendent — Project Leader

Jobot; Missouri; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Flexible PTO

Life and disability coverage

Voluntary benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to lead field operations on diverse industrial construction projects across the United States, including manufacturing and mission-critical facilities.

You will oversee day-to-day jobsite operations, coordinate trade partners, maintain schedules, enforce safety and quality standards, and drive project execution from mobilization through closeout. Suitable for seasoned field leaders with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an apprenticeship program, 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, Teams) and construction management software.

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; 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.

Skills

Field supervision

Trade partner coordination

Safety leadership

Project scheduling

Communication

Mentorship

Problem solving

Logistics planning

Education

Apprenticeship program or Construction Management degree

Equivalent field experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction management software

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to lead field operations on diverse industrial construction projects across the United States, including manufacturing and mission-critical facilities.

You will oversee day-to-day jobsite operations, coordinate trade partners, maintain schedules, enforce safety and quality standards, and drive project execution from mobilization through closeout. Suitable for seasoned field leaders with strong communication and problem-solving skills.