Traveling Superintendent

JRM Construction Management, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction Management, LLC is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to lead field operations on high-end interior construction projects. You will supervise the field labor force, subcontractors, and the project team to ensure safety, schedule adherence, and quality across multiple sites.

The role requires extensive travel and strong client service skills. Ideal candidates have a proven record managing complex occupied-space projects, read construction plans, and hold OSHA and Scaffold

Qualifications

• Five+ years as a superintendent in interior, high-end commercial general contracting.
• Proven record of managing complex projects in occupied spaces.
• Capable of coordinating multiple quick-turnaround projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read commercial construction plans and specifications.
• 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety certificate.
• 4-Hour Scaffold User certificate.
• Willingness to travel 8–12 weeks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations including safety, quality, and logs.
• Lead site staff and subcontractors with strong leadership.
• Manage the project schedule; produce 2-week look ahead.
• Coordinate all subcontractors to meet schedule and budget.
• Understand project strategy, milestones, and inspections.
• Ensure work complies with design, specs, budget, and quality.
• Maintain open dialogue with project team on changes and conditions.
• Update project schedule to reflect status changes and meet time/cost targets.
• Run weekly project and subcontractor meetings.
• Manage RFI process from creation to resolution.
• Exceed client expectations by understanding needs and culture.
• Promote positive subcontractor relations; fair dealings.
• Maintain punch lists and ensure timely completion.
• Manage close-out and warranty responses with PM.

Skills

Superintendent

Project management

Travel readiness

Plan reading

OSHA 10

Scaffold cert

Multi-project coor.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Traveling Superintendent to help consistently deliver projects on time, on budget and that exceed client expectations. We provide our superintendents with the necessary support and resources to excel in their role and make sure all projects are completed to the highest standard. The Superintendent directly supervises field labor force, including subcontractors and laborers/craft workers. The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills. They must also have strong client service skills and an understanding of all of the trades associated with commercial interior construction and high-end renovation projects. Qualified applicants must be willing to travel extensively, have excellent communication skills, and work effectively in a team. Knowledge of all phases of commercial construction, computer skills, and self-direction are required.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee all daily field operations to ensure proper site safety, construction, progress, quality control, housekeeping, and daily log;
• Provide guidance, leadership and direct supervision of site staff, including assistant superintendents, laborers and other construction related personnel;
• Management of schedule, including weekly preparation of 2-week look ahead;
• 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;
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments including financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections;
• Ensure assigned jobsite operations are in compliance with design/specifications, completion on schedule, within budget and to quality standards;
• Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations and any deviation in the direction of the project;
• Work in partnership with project management to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects the changes in project status and that meets the cost and time requirements of the project;
• Run weekly meetings, including project and subcontractor meetings;
• Manage the RFI process; consisting of the creation of and suggestions on solutions to site issues and tracking them through close out;
• Exceed client expectations for each project by understanding client needs, wants, preferences and culture;
• Continuously promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors instilling this philosophy in project team;
• Maintain and review punch list process to ensure all are addressed and executed in a timely manner;
• Manage close out process and warranty responses with project manager.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least five years of relevant experience as a Superintendent, preferably in interior, high-end commercial general contracting
• Must have a proven record of managing complex projects in occupied spaces
• Capable of managing/coordinating multiple quick turnaround projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
• 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certificate
• 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate
• Willingness to travel upon request for 8-12 weeks within and out of state

Computer Systems

• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Microsoft Projectand Procore (preferred but not required)

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