Traveling Superintendent

Stretchconstruction; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BHS Construction seeks a Traveling Project Superintendent to independently manage assigned projects across locations, including Kansas. You will lead field operations, enforce safety, and drive scope, schedule, and budget adherence.

The role requires oversight of subcontractors, coordination with owners and inspectors, and frequent travel with lodging arrangements provided. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of commercial construction with supervision.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to travel and work varied hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned project at various locations, including Kansas.
• Oversee field operations ensuring safety, quality, schedule and budget compliance.
• Lead and mentor junior staff and interns.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and subcontractor coordination.
• Liaise with owners, architects, inspectors, and project team.
• Support mobilization/demobilization and project closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Reading/writing English

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description: Traveling Project Superintendent

Company: BHS Construction

Job Title: Traveling Project Superintendent

Job Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Reporting Relationship: Project Manager; General Superintendent

Primary Accountabilities

The Traveling Project Superintendent is responsible for independently managing their assigned project that may vary in scope and complexity at various assigned locations. This role is responsible for ensuring successful completion within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. This role leads field operations, supervises and mentors junior staff and field personnel. The Traveling Project Superintendent utilizes company technology resources and construction management processes to optimize project execution while maintaining BHS standards across all assigned projects. This position requires flexibility to travel to project sites as business needs dictate.

Major Duties

• Independently manage their assigned project that may vary in scope and complexity at various project locations in Kansas.
• Oversee daily field operations, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Supervise and mentor, assistant superintendents, interns, and junior staff while promoting BHS’s culture and standards.
• Utilize BIM modeling and construction management technology to improve project coordination and efficiency when applicable.
• Serve as the primary field contact for owners, architects, inspectors, subcontractors, and the BHS office team.
• Foster positive working relationships with employees, clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Lead project scheduling, logistics planning, subcontractor coordination, inspections, quality control, safety enforcement, and project documentation.
• Coordinate project startup activities, mobilization, and demobilization for assigned projects.
• Manage project closeout activities including punch lists, final inspections, turnover documentation, and owner training.
• Address employee performance concerns through coaching, training, and collaboration with Project Management and Human Resources.
• Maintain timely communication with senior leadership, clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support company objectives and project success.

Travel Stipulations

• This position is designated as a Traveling Project Superintendent and requires flexibility to support projects throughout BHS Construction's service area and other assigned locations. Additionally, this position requires the ability to procure short or long-term lodging accommodations at project locations as required by business and project needs with provided travel allowances.

Travel expectations include

• Willingness and ability to work on projects requiring extended overnight stays away from home for the duration of assigned projects.
• BHS Construction will provide a minimum of two (2) weeks' notice whenever practical prior to mobilization to a new project assignment.
• Employees are expected to report to the assigned project location on the designated mobilization date unless otherwise approved by management.
• Ability to travel by company vehicle or other approved means of transportation.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and extended workweeks, as required to meet project milestones.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record throughout employment.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of commercial construction experience with previous supervisory experience.
• Extensive experience in commercial ground-up construction, renovations, and tenant improvement (TI) projects.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification required.
• Thorough understanding of commercial construction methods, equipment, construction documents, and quantity takeoffs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making while collaborating with project leadership and company management.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude and commitment to BHS Construction's culture and values.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and travel extensively as project demands require.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to read computer screens, communicate by telephone, and complete electronic documentation.
• Ability to use hands to handle tools, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds; regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and tolerate extended periods of travel.

Work Environment

• Professional and deadline-oriented work environment.
• Frequent travel between project locations.
• Extended periods operating company vehicles.
• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, and vibration.
• Noise levels range from low to moderate in office settings and moderate to high on active construction sites.

Disclaimer

This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to change. Employees may be assigned additional duties at any time and are expected to comply with all company policies and procedures. The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.