Traveling Superintendent

Redmond Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold PPO Health Insurance

401k Plan

Generous Flex PTO

Commuter Benefits

Paid Family Leave

Professional Development

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Redmond Construction is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead field execution on projects nationwide from our Chicago base. You will manage trade partners, site safety, and field operations across workplace, hospitality, healthcare, and life sciences sectors, with extensive travel required.

This role emphasizes strong leadership, proactive problem solving, and clear communication with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 5–15+ years of experience as a Superintendent on ground up or interior renovation projects.
• Experience leading field execution across multiple trades and phases.
• Lab, clean room, and mission-critical project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead field kickoff meetings with project teams and trade partners.
• Maintain on-site safety oversight and enforce PPE and signage.
• Manage day-to-day trade partner relationships and site logistics.
• Create schedules with PMs and monitor 3-week lookaheads.
• Draft field RFIs and manage change orders with PMs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

On-site supervision

Travel readiness

Tools

Procore

Outbuild

Sway

Excel

Job description

Why Redmond?

We're a best-in-class general contractor driven by a passion for transforming spaces and providing top tier service to our clients. Named one of Crains Best Places to Work five years running, our team consists of collaborative, hardworking professionals who bring empathy, integrity, perseverance, and curiosity to complex, high-stakes projects. Team members at every level show up with humility and respect, supporting one another through challenges and staying accountable for delivering work the right way.

Our teams support projects across workplace, amenity, hospitality, healthcare, lab and life sciences, and education sectors. Our vision is to be the strongest pound-for-pound general contractor by delivering exceptional value and exceeding expectations. By doing what's right, asking questions, and continuously improving, we're building more than spaces-we're building an inclusive, innovative future for our industry.

What We Need:

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead the field execution of projects across workplace, retail, hospitality, healthcare, lab and life sciences, mission critical, and education sectors. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a traveling position, can establish strong on-site leadership quickly, and are comfortable remaining on-site nationwide for the full duration of each project. This position is based out of our Chicago office; however, due to the extensive travel requirements, candidates are not required to reside in the Chicago area.

What You'll Do:

Meetings & Communication

• Participate in kickoff meetings with PX & team to understand financial goals, relationships, etc.
• Host field kickoff meeting with all trade partners & PMs
• Manage day-to-day trade partner/vendor relationships
• Manage relationship between site and building management/owner
• Participate in closeout meeting and provide feedback on trade partners
• Host trade partner gathering for closeout
• Host weekly toolbox talk on site with all trade partners & document in Procore
• Lead weekly on-site foreman meetings to review 3-week lookaheads, constraints, and critical path items

Site & Field Management

• Establish and manage site setup, ensuring Redmond branding, safety signage, wayfinding, and PPE availability at all times
• Oversee site logistics, material flow, and deliveries across active construction areas
• Coordinate with the Warehouse team for site deliveries and train field staff on inventory systems when implemented
• Manage, track, and complete punch lists through closeout

Field Administration & Controls

• Manage field tickets and on-site change order documentation
• Fully vet field claims in collaboration with the Project Manager and trade partners prior to ticket approval

Technology & Construction Management

• Review construction documents & drawings and fully understand critical path items
• Review superintendent binder on Procore, print at their discretion
• Create schedule with PMs
• Create 3-week lookaheads in Outbuild
• Manage schedule and document schedule claims
• Understand labor & GR allocation and track accordingly with PMs
• Draft field RFIs and submit to PMs

Safety

• Maintain on-site safety oversight with guidance and support from the Safety Director
• Ensure safety training, documentation, and emergency/first-responder procedures are implemented and followed on-site

Reporting & Documentation (Non-Technical Execution)

• Manage and upload progress photos in Procore or Sway
• Complete daily logs in Procore
• Prepare and submit weekly field reports in Procore

Travel Requirements

• Travel to project sites nationwide and remain on-site for the full duration of each project
• Ability to mobilize quickly from the Chicago/home base as project needs require

What You'll Bring:

• 5-15+ years of experience as a Superintendent with ground up and interior renovation experience
• Experience managing sitework, structural work, MEP coordination, finishes, punch and turnover
• Lab, clean room, and mission critical experience is a plus
• Proven ability to lead highly detailed, regulated corporate interior projects from planning through closeout
• Strong professional communication skills with clients, design teams, trade partners, and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills, including early identification of issues during preconstruction and open collaboration to resolve them
• Comfortable representing the company in client presentations, interviews, and pursuit efforts
• Ability to mentor, coach, and support junior field staff, contributing to overall team development and consistency across traveling projects
• Ability to work flexible schedules and weekends, along with extended stays away from home

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary, travel per diem, industry-leading benefits package, including:

• Gold PPO Health Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Generous Flex PTO
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Family Leave
• Professional Development
• Volunteer Time Off

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout discriminationbased on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.