Traveling Superintendent

Elsdon Group; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Per diem

Travel expenses

Accommodation

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Career opportunities

Job summary

Elsdon Group is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent to oversee cold storage and industrial projects across the United States. The role requires strong leadership and hands-on management of ground-up construction, with extensive travel statewide and collaboration with project teams, suppliers and clients.

The position offers a competitive salary range and additional benefits, including per diem, travel expenses coverage, and a company truck or vehicle allowance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Construction Superintendent with a General Contractor.
• Experience overseeing ground-up industrial or large-scale warehouse work.
• Experience in cold storage, refrigerated or temperature-controlled facilities is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs and technical documents.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills; willing to travel statewide.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day field operations on assigned projects.
• Oversee ground-up construction from mobilization to handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors and field personnel.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and milestones.
• Manage site logistics, manpower, equipment and materials deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specs and building codes; enforce OSHA safety standards.
• Lead daily site meetings and progress reports; resolve field issues.
• Oversee refrigeration systems, insulated panels and specialty trades as required.
• Manage project closeout, inspections and final handover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel statewide

Schedule management

Job description

Traveling Construction Superintendent – Cold Storage / Industrial Construction

Location: Statewide Travel

An established and growing General Contractor is looking to add an experienced Traveling Superintendent to their team to oversee projects across the state.

The company specializes in the design and construction of cold storage facilities, temperature-controlled warehouses, food processing plants and industrial distribution facilities. They deliver technically demanding, ground-up construction projects for clients across the United States.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Superintendent with experience in industrial construction, particularly cold storage or large-scale warehouse projects, to join a specialist contractor with a strong pipeline of work.

Project Experience

Projects include:

• Ground-up Cold Storage Facilities
• Refrigerated and Freezer Warehouses
• Temperature-Controlled Distribution Centers
• Food Processing & Manufacturing Facilities
• Industrial Warehouses
• Expansion and Modernization of Existing Industrial Facilities

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day field operations across assigned construction projects.
• Oversee ground-up construction from site mobilization through to final completion and handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers and field personnel.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring construction milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Manage site logistics, manpower, equipment and material deliveries.
• Ensure all construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and building codes.
• Maintain strict safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Monitor workmanship and quality control throughout each phase of construction.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, architects and client representatives.
• Lead daily site meetings, toolbox talks and progress updates.
• Identify potential construction delays, resolve field issues and implement solutions.
• Oversee specialist trades involved in refrigeration systems, insulated metal panels, building envelopes and industrial installations.
• Manage project closeout, inspections, punch lists and final handover.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience as a Construction Superintendent with a General Contractor.
• Proven experience overseeing ground-up commercial, industrial or large-scale warehouse construction.
• Previous cold storage, refrigerated warehouse, food processing or temperature-controlled facility experience highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of foundations, structural steel, concrete, tilt-wall construction and building envelopes.
• Familiarity with refrigeration systems, insulated metal panels and specialist industrial construction trades is advantageous.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and coordinating complex construction schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical documents.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel statewide as project requirements dictate.
• $140,000 – $180,000 annual salary
• Company truck or vehicle allowance
• Per diem while travelling
• Accommodation and travel expenses
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term career opportunities with a specialist industrial contractor