Traveling Superintendent

RWE Design Build; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

RWE Design Build in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead construction projects across the United States, with frequent onsite visits to our headquarters. You will coordinate schedules, ensure safety, manage subcontractors, and maintain daily logs, progress photos and weekly reports while interfacing with owners, architects and PMs.

Candidates should have 5+ years of ground-up experience, OSHA 30, Procore proficiency, and willingness to travel nationally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a traveling superintendent.
• MUST HAVE 5+ YRS OF GROUND UP EXPERIENCE.
• OSHA 30 Certified.
• Experience with Procore.
• Must have reliable personal transportation; mileage reimbursement provided.
• Must create and review initial project schedules weekly with subs, PMs and stakeholders.
• Strong technical, communication and computer skills (MS Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Knowledge of safety procedures, regulations and codes.
• Local and national travel is required.
• Experience in ground-up construction, additions, interior remodels, design-build or carpentry is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction efforts and monitor progress with frequent onsite check-ins at the headquarters.
• Familiarize with plans, specs, site, local codes, and inspection procedures.
• Coordinate and maintain construction schedules to ensure drawings and specs are followed.
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout the project.
• Conduct meetings with subcontractor representatives daily and/or weekly.
• Ensure materials are delivered to sites as scheduled.
• Resolve conflicts with owners, architects and subcontractors and communicate with the Project Manager.
• Maintain daily logs, progress photos and weekly reports.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork.
• Attend job meetings and schedule required inspections and punch list closeouts.

Skills

Traveling Superintendent

Ground-up experience

Safety procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Procore

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Downers Grove, United States | Posted on 09/18/2026

RWE Design Build is looking for an experienced TRAVELING SUPERINTENDENT to lead our construction projects located throughout the U.S. This position requires the candidate to lead construction efforts and monitor the progression of schedules with frequent onsite check-ins at our headquarters in Downers Grove, IL.

Become familiar with and understand plans, specifications, site, local codes, local officials and inspection procedures

Coordinate and maintain construction schedules to ensure projects are being completed according to drawings and specs

Ensures quality standards are being met throughout the project

Conduct meetings with subcontractor representatives of the project on a daily and/or weekly basis to schedule and coordinate construction activities

Ensure materials are delivered to construction sites according to construction schedules

Work with owners, owner's reps, architects and subcontractors to resolve any conflicts that may arise and communicate any such conflicts immediately to the Project Manager

Maintain daily logs, progress photographs and weekly reports

Complete and submit all paperwork as required

Attend job meetings and/or any other meetings as may be required for the successful and timely completion of the project(s)

Schedule and attend all required inspections

Compile and schedule punch list items for completion as well as coordinate project closeouts

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a TRAVELING SUPERINTENDENT

MUST HAVE 5+ YRS OF GROUND UP EXPERIENCE

OSHA 30 Certified

Experience with Procore

Must have reliable personal transportation; mileage reimbursement provided in accordance with company policy.

Must currently create an initial schedule for the project and review weekly with sub-contractors, PMs, and all Stakeholders

Must possess strong technical, communication and computer skills, including competency with MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and document management systems

Knowledge of safety procedures, regulations and codes

Local and National travel is required for this position

An ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: ground-up construction, additions, interior remodels, design build, carpentry

Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

• 401k with company match
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO

RWE Design Build is not accepting submissions from outside recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes sent to RWE Design Build or its employees will be considered the property of RWE Design Build, and no placement fees will be paid.