Traveling Senior Superintendent - Nationwide

Bilfinger North America; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger North America seeks an experienced Construction Site Lead to oversee operations from planning to completion across multiple high-profile projects. You will manage subcontractors, ensure on-time and on-budget delivery, and promote a strong safety culture.

Travel is required to support projects across the United States; candidates should have 8+ years in construction, and a degree in Construction Management or a related field. ProCore, Adobe, and BlueBeam experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ related experience in the construction industry with a commercial and/or industrial general contractor
• Must be able to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, all levels of personnel, and more
• Ability to manage all resources, to include vendors, subcontractors, time, and more, as well as prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines
• Must demonstrate adaptability to frequent changes in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrate integrity consistent with Centennial’s core values
• Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include clear, concise, and professional presentation of information
• Adapt to evolving technology, design, means and methods, systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam)

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Manage multiple large value, high profile projects; outline project timetable and update schedules to ensure activities progress accordingly
• Subcontractor Management: Supervise multiple subcontractors and operations support staff across projects and locations
• Safety: Ensure compliance with HSEQ guidelines and local requirements (OSHA, EM385.1.1)

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ProCore

Adobe

BlueBeam

Job description

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

The Role

Oversees the operations of a construction site, from planning to completion. Responsible for the performance of all sub-contractors ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. Manage at multiple job site operations or single locations comprised of high-profile large value contracts. Promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors to adopt safety as a culture. This role may have direct reports.

Qualifications

• 8+ Years’ related experience in the construction industry with a commercial and/or industrial general contractor
• Must be able to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, all levels of personnel, and more
• Ability to manage all resources, to include vendors, subcontractors, time, and more, as well as, prioritizing tasks in order to meet tight deadlines and successfully deliver high-quality projects
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
• Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrate integrity consistent with Centennial’s core values
• Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include clear, concise, and professional presentation of information
• Adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology, design, means and methods, systems may include but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite, ProCore, Adobe, and BlueBeam
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field highly desired

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Manage multiple large value, high profile projects; Work with the Project Manager in outlining project timetable and evaluate and update schedules as needed to ensure that project activities progress according to plan; Work with Project Manager to review and provide input on the project scope of work and development; Control all job site operations for compliance with contract requirements, noise and dust control, non-interruption of Owner activities, and utility shutdown procedures; Organize daily safety inspections of jobsite and personnel to ensure all working conditions and work habits are following company, contract, and government standards; Complete daily project reports, recording progress on the contract intranet website; Manage punch-list completion and project closeout.
• Subcontractor Management: Supervise and coordinate multiple subcontractors and operations support staff for multiple projects at various locations; Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with Project Safety Officer, Project Manager, Quality Control, sub-contractors, and more.
• Safety: Ensure compliance with Centennial’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and procedures along with all local requirements (OSHA, USACE EM385.1.1, etc.)

This role will require ongoing travel to support projects in various locations in the United States.

• Responsible for driving between project sites that are often miles apart or miles from the assigned office location.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Performance of the required job duties will be in an office environment along with visits to sites that are under construction which may include various weather conditions.
• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• The ability to walk terrain and surfaces that may be far, uneven, or temporary.
• The ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• The ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• The ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, or reach.
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The compensation range for this role takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to; experience, training, certifications, education, and business needs. It has not been adjusted for geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The compensation range for this position is $93,090.00 - $203,386.00.

If you have any questions please contact Jaime Marie Koerner ([e-mail]).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.