Traveling Superintendent

Tri State General Contractors; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Car Allowance

Gas Card

Per Diem

Job summary

Tri State General Contractors seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on large-scale commercial and ground-up projects across California. This hands-on leader coordinates subcontractors, manages schedules, oversees inspections, and ensures safety and quality from start to closeout.

The role requires frequent travel to out-of-town sites for multiple weeks, strong communication, and proficiency with construction management tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent or similar field leadership role in commercial construction.
• Experience managing ground-up commercial projects from site development through turnover.
• Proven success overseeing large-scale projects with multiple trades and complex scheduling.
• Strong ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and submittals with understanding of building systems.
• Experience managing daily field operations, subcontractors, inspections, safety, quality control, and schedule compliance.
• Proficiency with construction management software for logs, scheduling, submittals, and reporting.
• Ability to travel and remain on out-of-town project sites for consecutive weeks.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations for large-scale commercial and ground-up projects.
• Oversee daily construction site operations and safety.
• Review plans, specs, and schedules; coordinate subcontractor activities.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure subcontractor alignment; secure inspections and occupancy.
• Lead punch list, weekly safety meetings, and on-site leadership throughout projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading plans

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

OSHA 10 or 30

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

We are a well-established and respected General Contracting Company seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent with strong commercial construction expertise to support projects throughout California. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong communication and organizational skills who can effectively manage field operations, coordinate subcontractors, maintain schedules, enforce safety standards, and deliver high-quality results. We're looking for a proactive, solutions-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, leads by example, embraces a \"Team First\" mentality, and is committed to project success. This role requires travel, and consistent on-site leadership from project start through completion.

Position Summary

The Traveling Superintendent plays a critical leadership role in managing day to day construction site operations for a growing commercial general contractor. This position ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in full compliance with all plans and specifications. The Superintendent serves as the primary on site leader, coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and inspections while supporting the Project Manager with financial tracking and closeout documentation. This role requires the ability to travel and remain on out of town project sites for multiple consecutive weeks, providing consistent on site leadership throughout the duration of assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field operations for large-scale commercial and ground-up construction projects.
• Oversee daily operations of the construction site.
• Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to ensure productivity and compliance.
  • Inspect materials and workmanship to verify adherence to project requirements.
• Manage jurisdictional inspections (building officials, health/fire departments, public works, owner walks).
• Maintain project schedules and ensure subcontractor alignment.
• Secure final inspections, certificates of occupancy, and compliance approvals.
• Lead punch list issuance and completion.
• Conduct weekly on-site safety meetings.
• Ensure a safe workplace for employees, customers, vendors, and operators.
  • Enforce subcontractor adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts when necessary.
• Assist Project Manager with financial tracking, GC costs, and change requests.
• Support project closeout by compiling as-builts, warranties, and OEM manuals.
• Complete daily logs by end of each business day.
• Coordinate vendors and equipment.
• Review and approve submittals.
• Mentor field staff and promote best practices in project execution, quality control, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent or in a similar field leadership role within commercial construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects from site development through final turnover.
• Proven success overseeing large-scale commercial construction projects with multiple trades and complex scheduling requirements.
• Strong ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and submittals with a demonstrated understanding of architectural, structural, civil, and MEP building systems.
• Proven experience managing daily field operations, subcontractors, inspections, safety, quality control, and schedule compliance.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with construction management software for logs, scheduling, submittals, and reporting.
• Ability to travel and remain on out-of-town project sites for multiple consecutive weeks as required.

Preferred

• OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
• Familiarity with retail construction environments such as Walmart or similar clients.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk through the construction site during the construction phase and review subcontractor work at the job site in varying weather conditions (i.e. heat, cold and rain)
• Ability and willingness to work night shift.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding and navigate active construction sites for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying environmental conditions (heat, cold, noise, uneven terrain).
• Capability to operate equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts when certified.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Car Allowance
• Gas Card
• Per Diem
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on the needs of the department and company. To perform this job successfully, the perfect candidate will possess a proficient level of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed within this description. Please note, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise with the company.