Traveling Superintendent

Alston Construction; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alston Construction is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to lead onsite teams and subcontractors, coordinating work to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and with strong client relations.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Construction Management or Engineering, have design-build experience, and be prepared to travel 100% from Greenville, SC to project sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Design-build experience on relevant project types.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, oversee, and manage onsite activities to meet project goals and schedules.
• Maintain complete sets of project documents, as-built drawings, and ensure alignment with plans and specs.
• Coordinate subcontractors to meet schedule and control costs.
• Monitor subcontractors for quality, safety, and compliance with contract documents and codes.
• Prepare daily reports, safety logs, and cost coding.
• Guide project to close-out and manage punch list to ensure timely completion.
• Uphold safety policies and promote a strong safety culture.
• Perform other related duties.

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Design-build experience on relevant project types

Job description

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years, we have been a true partner, an honest advisor, as well as a responsible contractor for our clients. We believe the success of any project depends upon a strong builder client relationship, and a commitment to establishing common goals and objectives from the project start. Alston Construction offers a diverse background of general contracting, construction management and design-build experience of industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail and government projects.

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After‑Tax Roth In‑Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Title: Traveling Superintendent

Job Summary: Lead and direct onsite personnel and subcontractors in the planning, coordination, and execution of work with the end result being a quality project completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and which attains or exceeds profit goals, while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the company’s image.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Effectively plan, schedule, oversee, and manage onsite activities of project to ensure project’s goals and schedules are met.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, owner contract, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, and all other project related documents, and maintain a complete and accurate set of as-built drawings.
• Proactively schedule and coordinate all subcontractors to ensure completion of the project in accordance with the project schedule and to ensure that no additional costs are required for completion of work.
• Monitor subcontractors’ work and ensure they deliver work competently and in accordance with all applicable construction and engineering standards and codes, contract documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, safety and environmental rules, and quality control/assurance standards.
• Handle project set-up to include obtaining trailer, equipment, required signage and postings, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other items in accordance with company procedures.
• Complete accurate daily reports (including weather and subcontractor manpower reports), safety logs, equipment rentals, and cost coding.
• Guide project to completion to ensure proper close-out and maintain and review punch list process to ensure all items are addressed and executed in a timely manner.
• Comply with all safety policies, report suspected safety concerns, make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program, and visibly support and uphold the company’s strong safety culture.
• Other related duties.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field and appropriate experience successfully managing construction projects for a general contractor from conception to completion. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Design‑build experience on relevant project types.

The position reports to our Greenville, SC office and requires 100% travel.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.