Traveling Superintendent

Talently; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to lead field operations on high-quality commercial construction projects across diverse sectors. This hands-on role involves mobilization through turnover, coordinating multiple trades, and ensuring safety and organization on site.

You will collaborate with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to drive projects to successful completion. The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of commercial construction experience, a proven track record as

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of commercial construction experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a Construction Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or similar field leadership professional.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, and scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of OSHA and jobsite safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors, trades, and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with project teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations from project mobilization through completion.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Conduct daily jobsite meetings and coordinate upcoming construction activities.
• Review plans, specifications, and project documents to identify conflicts and potential issues.
• Coordinate inspections and ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and applicable building codes.
• Monitor project progress and communicate schedule updates to project leadership.
• Maintain high standards for workmanship, quality control, and jobsite organization.
• Enforce company and project-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Identify potential delays, conflicts, and change-order issues and communicate them promptly.
• Coordinate material deliveries and maintain accurate daily reports, logs, schedules, and project documentation.
• Work closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with project closeout, punch lists, inspections, and turnover.

Job description

Skills: commercial, retail, multifamily, healthcare, office buildings, schools, k-12, QSR, hospitality, ground up, renovations

About the Construction Company / The Opportunity:

Join a growing company in the construction industry delivering high-quality commercial projects across diverse sectors. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on field leader who enjoys managing complex jobsite operations, coordinating multiple trades, and driving projects from mobilization through final turnover. As a Traveling Superintendent, you will play a central role in maintaining safe, organized, and successful construction sites while collaborating with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily field operations from project mobilization through completion.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Conduct daily jobsite meetings and coordinate upcoming construction activities.
• Review plans, specifications, and project documents to identify conflicts and potential issues.
• Coordinate inspections and ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and applicable building codes.
• Monitor project progress and communicate schedule updates to project leadership.
• Maintain high standards for workmanship, quality control, and jobsite organization.
• Enforce company and project-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Identify potential delays, conflicts, and change-order issues and communicate them promptly.
• Coordinate material deliveries and maintain accurate daily reports, logs, schedules, and project documentation.
• Work closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with project closeout, punch lists, inspections, and turnover.

Must-Have Skills:

• At least 2 years of commercial construction experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a Construction Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or similar field leadership professional.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, and scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of OSHA and jobsite safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors, trades, and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with project teams and clients.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with retail, multifamily, healthcare, office buildings, schools, K-12, QSR, hospitality, or any other commercial projects.
• Background in ground-up construction, renovations, remodeling, or tenant improvements.
• Experience with government, corporate, restaurant, hotel, or education projects.
• Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience coordinating project closeout, punch lists, inspections, and turnover.
• Willingness to travel to active construction sites as project needs require.