Traveling Superintendent | Education Construction | Charlotte

Michael Page; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

ESOP

Benefits package

Bonus program

Career growth

Strong project pipeline

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to lead large education construction projects across the Southeast. The role emphasizes field leadership, safety, and delivery of complex ground-up work with multiple stakeholders.

This position offers ESOP potential, a competitive salary, and a vehicle allowance as part of a strong benefits package. The successful candidate will have extensive superintendent experience with commercial general contractors, a track record delivering K-12 or higher

Qualifications

• 5+ years of superintendent experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience delivering ground-up education projects (K-12 and/or higher education preferred).
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Southeast as required.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction practices, scheduling, and safety standards.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Stable work history and demonstrated success delivering projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities from groundbreaking through project completion.
• Manage day-to-day field operations, subcontractors, and project schedules.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within quality standards.
• Coordinate closely with project management teams, owners, architects, and consultants.
• Conduct regular site meetings and maintain detailed project documentation.
• Drive site safety initiatives and enforce OSHA compliance.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve field issues.
• Oversee quality control and punch-list completion efforts.
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the construction lifecycle.

Skills

Superintendent exp

Education projects

Travel willing

Leadership

Subcontractor mgmt

Safety standards

Ground-up delivery

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead large-scale education construction projects throughout the Southeast. This role is ideal for a superintendent who thrives in the field, enjoys managing complex projects from start to finish, and wants long-term career growth with an employee-owned contractor.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, employee-owned general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex commercial construction projects across the Southeast. With a culture focused on long-term employee success, exceptional tenure, and strategic growth, they are actively expanding their presence in the Charlotte market.

Description

• Lead all on-site construction activities from groundbreaking through project completion
• Manage day-to-day field operations, subcontractors, and project schedules
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within quality standards
• Coordinate closely with project management teams, owners, architects, and consultants
• Conduct regular site meetings and maintain detailed project documentation
• Drive site safety initiatives and enforce OSHA compliance
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve field issues
• Oversee quality control and punch-list completion efforts
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the construction lifecycle

Profile

• 5+ years of superintendent experience with a commercial general contractor
• Proven experience delivering ground-up education projects (K-12 and/or higher education preferred)
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Southeast as required
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction practices, scheduling, and safety standards
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple project stakeholders
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Stable work history and demonstrated success delivering projects from start to finish

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus programli>
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• $1,400/month vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career advancement opportunities
• Strong project pipeline and financial stability

Why Apply?

• Employee-owned company with significant ESOP upside
• Established commercial contractor with an excellent reputation
• Strong backlog of education and large-scale commercial projects
• Opportunity to join a growing Charlotte operation at an early stage
• Culture-focused organization that prioritizes hiring and retaining top talent

Target Project Experience:

Education (K-12, Higher Education), Commercial, Industrial, Large Ground-Up Construction

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.