Traveling Superintendent

Trans Ash, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Trans Ash, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to lead on-site construction teams across projects in Ohio and beyond. You will ensure orderly site operations, safety compliance, and alignment with project specifications, budgets, and scheduling.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling, and communication skills, with extensive travel. Benefits include health coverage, retirement options, and a focus on professional growth within a national organization.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site construction teams and ensure safety compliance.
• Manage project status, priorities, and daily task allocation.
• Ensure accurate time reporting and budget monitoring.
• Lead hiring, training, attendance, and crew performance.
• Maintain positive client and subcontractor relationships and address disputes.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Budget monitoring

Scheduling

Team management

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BA in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Founded in 1960 by Rudy Gerbus and his brother as Gerbus Bros Construction, Trans Ash began with a strong foundation in mass earthmoving and heavy civil construction. That construction background remains central to who we are today. Over the decades, Trans Ash has grown into an Ohio-based civil construction and environmental services company supporting power generation, utility, and heavy industrial clients across a wide range of complex projects.

In 2023, Trans Ash became part of NorthStar Group, strengthening our ability to serve customers with expanded resources, broader environmental services capabilities, and the support of a larger national organization.

Today, our work extends well beyond ash handling. Trans Ash performs heavy civil construction services such as large-scale earthwork, site development, clearing and grubbing, erosion controls, haul roads, storm drainage, process water ponds, spillways, concrete support, slope and shoreline stabilization, landfill construction and closure, dredging, ash pond remediation, site restoration, and plant support services.

With experienced field teams, a growing fleet of heavy equipment, and a management team focused on safety, quality, and production, we are equipped to take on demanding construction and environmental projects from planning through completion.

Pay Information:

$100,000 - $130,000 / Year

Weekly Pay

Quarterly Bonus Program

Trans Ash offers long-term construction project stability. Trans Ash offers an excellent team culture and professional growth opportunities.

Our benefits package includes the following:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Options
• Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick Days
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
• Dental & Vision Insurance Options
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life and Basic Accident Insurance
• Boot allowance - Company paid – up to $200 yearly allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses – Company paid – up to $400 every other year
• Identity Theft Protection option
• Temporary Living Allowance (if applicable)
• Relocation Package Available (if applicable)
• Computer and Cell Phone

Job Summary:

The Traveling Superintendent will lead and manage the on-site construction team and oversee all work on site. The Traveling Superintendent will be responsible for orderliness on-site and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures compliance with Trans Ash and the Customer policies and procedures.
• Assesses the project status, establishes priorities, and allocates tasks daily.
• Ensures accurate time and quantities are reported.
• Continuously monitors production quantities and budgets.
• Manages the hiring, training, attendance, and performance of the crew.
• Ensures employee safety and positive morale by consistent application of all HR, safety, and environmental policies.
• Provides leadership for the project, ensuring construction specifications are being met.
• Effectively investigates and resolves any work or project disputes as they may arise.
• Maintains positive relationships and communications with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Identifies and solves constructability issues as they arise.
• Maximizes crew efficiency through effective application of logic and project scheduling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Updating schedules and other project documents as required.
• Interacting with our customers, design engineers, craft labor, Trans Ash home office, safety, and HR departments.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• BA in construction management or another related field preferred

Training Requirements:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OSHA guidelines

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in construction or related field preferred
• Experience with heavy equipment is preferred

Other Information:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., work in all types of weather, walk, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be physically able to perform the work outside in hot and/ or cold weather conditions.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test, MVR, and background check.
• Must be able to work in a construction environment.
• Must be willing to work after regular business hours, on weekends, and some holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to walk slopes and uneven terrain.
• Extensive travel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test (including THC), MVR, and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trans Ash is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. In keeping with this commitment, we strive to ensure that our application process is accessible to everyone.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who has an accommodation request, please:

• Call us at [phone] or email [e-mail]
• Request to speak to Human Resources and state the reason for your call
• If requested to leave a message, include the Job Posting Title for the position in which you are applying.

Trans Ash, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint to charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)