Traveling Superintendent

SL Recruit; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SL Recruit is seeking a traveling Superintendent to lead large ground-up projects across the Mid-Atlantic for a major general contractor. You will run field operations from mobilization through turnover, focusing on safety, schedule, and quality on industrial and healthcare mega-projects.

The role requires 10+ years of field experience with a GC, strong leadership, and expertise in scheduling software. You will coordinate multiple trades, mentor junior staff, and maintain close client and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field experience with a general contractor or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, codes, and MEP coordination.
• Confident leadership and effective communication across multiple trades and clients.
• Proficiency with scheduling and project management software (Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore).

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations from mobilization to closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule with three-week look-aheads and trade sequencing.
• Drive safety culture via daily oversight, site inspections, and toolbox talks; ensure subcontractor standards.
• Mentor assistant superintendents, field engineers, and foremen; develop future field leaders.
• Coordinate subcontractors, run coordination meetings, and manage manpower, schedule, and quality.
• Collaborate with Project Manager on constructability reviews, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and costs.
• Serve as field liaison to owner, architect, and engineers; build strong client relationships.
• Oversee quality control programs, inspections, commissioning, punch lists, and turnover.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, logs, and project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Field supervision

Communication

Safety management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Founded in 1937, this general contractor has grown from a small family business into a roughly $10B organization and one of the largest general contractors in the country. It has offices nationwide, and its teams are organized by market sector, delivering everything from complex ground-up builds to renovations and interiors across healthcare, life sciences, government, technology, and mission critical. The company is known for a strong safety and quality culture, a people-first work environment, and lasting client relationships.

This is a traveling Superintendent role in the Mid-Atlantic. You’ll lead field operations on large, ground-up projects at sites across the country, with a heavy focus on industrial & healthcare mega-projects. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys running big, technically demanding jobs from start to finish and wants a steady pipeline of high-profile work with a national builder.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all field operations from mobilization through closeout, keeping the project safe, on schedule, within budget, and built to a high standard of quality.
• Build and maintain the project schedule, including three-week look-aheads, and coordinate the sequencing of all trades on site.
• Champion a strong safety culture by running daily safety oversight, site inspections, and toolbox talks, and by making sure every subcontractor meets company and OSHA standards.
• Supervise and mentor assistant superintendents, field engineers, and foremen, and help develop the next generation of field leaders.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, including running regular coordination meetings and holding trades accountable for manpower, schedule, and quality.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and project team on constructability reviews, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and cost control.
• Serve as a key point of contact for the owner, architect, and engineers in the field, and build strong relationships with a new client.
• Oversee quality control programs, inspections, commissioning coordination, punch lists, and turnover.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, logs, and project documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of field experience with a general contractor, including time as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent running ground-up commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, building codes, and MEP coordination.
• Confident leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple trades and build trust with clients.
• Proficiency with scheduling and project management software (Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, or similar).