Traveling Superintendent (Commercial)

LG Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Housing provided

Travel expenses covered

Medical insurance

Annual bonus

401k match

Job summary

LG Group is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to lead field operations for diverse commercial projects across markets. The role requires strong communication, ownership of schedules, safety leadership, and proactive problem solving on-site.

The Traveling Superintendent will travel to project locations, supervise subcontractors, align trades with milestones, and drive project progress while maintaining LG’s quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a construction superintendent or similar field leadership role.
• Experience in retail, hospitality, core and shell, or ground-up construction preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel and stay at project locations for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise total construction effort to meet design, requirements, quality, and schedule.
• Travel to and stay onsite at assigned project locations.
• Lead daily onsite activities and be the primary contact for field operations including safety and quality.

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Safety minded

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Description

Introduction

LG Group is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to join our talented LG Builders team! LG Builders is a full-service construction company powered by collaboration, creativity, and resourcefulness. Our portfolio is diverse but focuses on hospitality, retail, core and shell, residential and multi-family.

Everything we do is powered by our people. Our culture is founded on collaborative teamwork, empowerment of our people, and an employee experience focused on growth and development making LG a best-in-industry place to work. With a deep recognition that we will only go as far as our people will take us, we are committed to investing in our talent through consistent mentorship and continuous feedback with a focus on career growth through goal setting.

At LG Group, we know a career is more than just a job, it’s the pursuit of passion.

LG GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LG provides equal opportunity in all its employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity, and sexual orientation), color, religion, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, job assignments, training, compensation, benefits, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, or separation of employment.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Director of Field Operations, the Traveling Superintendent is the leader of the job site and is responsible for overseeing construction activities from pre-construction through project completion. This role will travel to assigned project locations and serve as LG Builders’ primary field leader, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to LG’s quality standards.

The ideal candidate is an experienced commercial construction superintendent who is comfortable taking ownership of projects in different markets and environments. They are a strong communicator and critical thinker who can build effective relationships with subcontractors, clients, project teams, and other stakeholders while proactively identifying potential challenges and keeping the project moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the total construction effort to ensure each project is constructed in accordance with design documents, project requirements, quality standards, and the contracted schedule.
• Travel to and remain onsite at assigned project locations as required throughout the duration of the project.
• Lead daily onsite construction activities and serve as the primary point of contact for field operations, including safety, quality assurance, subcontractor coordination, and site logistics.
• Create, maintain, and update project schedules using Microsoft Project and Procore, ensuring subcontractors and trades remain aligned with project milestones and critical-path activities.
• Coordinate sequencing and short-term planning with subcontractors to maintain project momentum and proactively address potential schedule impacts.
• Identify potential bottlenecks, constructability issues, project risks and drive solutions that minimize delays and maintain project commitments.
• Manage subcontractor relationships through consistent communication and follow-up regarding scheduling, RFIs, change orders, quality, safety, and completion of work.
• Review project drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and other construction documents to ensure work is being completed in accordance with project requirements.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate closely with Project Managers and other project team members regarding schedule, progress, cost impacts, field conditions, and project priorities.
• Maintain a positive and productive relationship with clients by communicating professionally, managing expectations, and addressing concerns with a solution-oriented approach throughout the project.
• Lead and promote a strong jobsite safety culture and ensure established safety requirements and procedures are consistently followed.
• Maintain organized and accurate field documentation, including daily reporting, progress tracking, and project-related communication.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve jobsite productivity, field operations, safety processes, and internal systems.
• Represent LG Builders professionally while working in different markets and serving as an onsite leader for the company.

Requirements

Qualifications for Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a comparable field preferred; equivalent construction field experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience serving as a construction superintendent or in a similar field leadership role.
• Commercial construction experience required, with experience in retail, hospitality, commercial interiors, core and shell, and/or ground-up construction strongly preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel and remain at project locations for extended periods based on project needs.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage day-to-day field operations and coordinate multiple trades on an active construction site.
• Strong scheduling experience with the ability to understand critical-path activities, long-lead items, sequencing, and schedule impacts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required; Procore experience strongly preferred.
• Strong technical and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across project teams, subcontractors, clients, ownership groups, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, safety requirements, operating instructions, and other construction documents.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work with a sense of urgency while providing frequent, proactive communication.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish productive client, subcontractor, and project-team relationships.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with a resourceful, detail-oriented, and process-driven approach.
• Flexibility and adaptability as project conditions change, with a solution-oriented mindset and the ability to make sound field decisions.
• Experience implementing Pull Planning, Lean Construction principles, and collaborative scheduling practices preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Unlimited PTO
• Daily Per Diem
• Housing Provided / Housing Expenses Covered
• Travel Expenses Covered
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance options
• Annual Bonus
• 3-weeks Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• 401k Match
• Enviable Company Culture
• Exciting and Creative Project Work
• And so much more!

** We are not accepting recruitment agency submissions for this general role. Recruiters are not authorized to submit or solicit candidate profiles for this posting. Regardless of contracts in place, any submitted profiles by recruiters to this posting or via email to LG Group employees directly will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for recruitment fees. **