Traveling Superintendent

Zernco; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

100% employer-paid health insurance

Dental, vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Daily per diem

Company truck or vehicle allowance

Tech allowance + company laptop & LTE

Job summary

Zernco is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead on-site construction for fast-paced, ground-up projects in the Midwest and beyond. This role requires traveling nationwide; projects near home are not guaranteed.

You will coordinate with PMs, supervise subs, and ensure safety, schedule, and quality from start to finish. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial ground-up projects, knowledge of Divisions 1–16, and is OSHA 30 certified with strong blueprint reading skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial ground-up construction.
• Knowledge of Divisions 1–16; petroleum/fuel station or restaurant construction experience highly desired.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and construction methods.
• OSHA 30 certified.
• Capable of physical labor on-site: lift/carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull up to 100 lbs., stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities, ensuring work meets safety, schedule, quality, and budget goals
• Collaborate with Project Managers and client reps to resolve conflicts and align with project specs and codes
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure scopes are understood and executed properly
• Maintain accurate daily job reports, purchase orders, job site photos, and time logs
• Facilitate weekly safety meetings and participate in incident investigations when necessary
• Conduct site housekeeping, equipment oversight, and tool management
• Lead project close-out efforts, including punch list completion, red-line drawings, and warranty submissions
• Mentor field staff including Project Engineers, Foremen, and Carpenters

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

At Zernco, we believe strong relationships are the foundation of every successful project. By upholding high ethical standards and refusing to accept mediocrity, we’ve become a trusted commercial contractor for nationally recognized brands in the Midwest and throughout the Nation.

We’re currently looking for a Superintendent living in the Kansas City Metro area to join our team. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced commercial ground-up Superintendent. Experience in building fast paced, quick turn around projects in the fuel/petroleum, retail, or restaurant industry is highly desired.

Nation wide travel is required and projects located near where you reside is not guaranteed.

If you have a desire to travel, are a schedule focused and quality driven Superintendent who leads with integrity, I encourage you to apply and let’s talk Zernco.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage all on-site construction activities, ensuring work meets safety, schedule, quality, and budget goals
• Collaborate with Project Managers and client reps to resolve conflicts and align with project specs and codes
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure scopes are understood and executed properly
• Maintain accurate daily job reports, purchase orders, job site photos, and time logs
• Facilitate weekly safety meetings and participate in incident investigations when necessary
• Conduct site housekeeping, equipment oversight, and tool management
• Lead project close-out efforts, including punch list completion, red-line drawings, and warranty submissions
• Mentor field staff including Project Engineers, Foremen, and Carpenters

What Success Looks Like:

• Projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget
• Job sites are clean, secure, and operating efficiently each day
• Clear communication is maintained with Project Managers, clients, and subcontractors
• Safety protocols are consistently enforced and documented
• Subcontractors meet quality standards, schedules, and contract expectations
• Accurate reporting and documentation is submitted daily and proactively
• You’re seen as a trusted leader on-site and a reliable problem-solver
• You actively contribute to a culture of accountability, integrity, and teamwork

What We’re Looking For:

• Based in or near Kansas City, KS/MO
• Willing to travel nationwide once local projects are complete (return trips home twice per month or as project allows)
• 5+ years’ experience in commercial ground-up construction
• Knowledgeable in Divisions 1–16; petroleum/fuel station or restaurant construction experience highly desired
• Proficient in blueprint reading and construction methods
• OSHA 30 certified
• Capable of physical labor on-site: lift/carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull up to 100 lbs., stand/walk for long periods

Benefits & Perks:

• Performance-based bonuses, awarded bi-annually
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employee, dependent coverage is employee paid
• Dental, vision offered
• Short-term disability, and life insurance (company-paid)
• 401(k) with company match
• Daily per diem that is employee managed
• Company truck or vehicle allowance
• Tech allowance + company laptop & LTE service

Extras that set us apart:

• Zernco Bucks for branded swag, tools, or tech
• Employee referral bonuses
• Annual performance and milestone awards
  
• Fun and thoughtful employee gifts and team-building activities

Zernco is more than a construction company—it’s a place where relationships matter, performance is rewarded, and growth is always on the blueprint.