Traveling Superintendent - Federal Construction

Henderson Scott US; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA option

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Performance-based bonus

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Long-service sabbatical

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking an experienced Construction Traveling Superintendent to lead field operations across multiple project locations. This hands‑on role requires coordinating schedules, budgets, and safety while ensuring quality deliverables on healthcare, federal, and mission‑critical facilities.

The ideal candidate will manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders, supervise subcontractors, and mentor project teams.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience with a general contractor.
• Projects valued at $20M+ and experience in healthcare construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and building systems.
• Experience managing change orders, contracts, and project schedules.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe, and Bluebeam; RFIs and submittals management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all day-to-day field operations.
• Coordinate with project teams to maintain schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Plan and organize construction activities per contract documents.
• Maintain knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Conduct onsite meetings with owners, subcontractors, consultants, and trades.
• Monitor field productivity and project progress.
• Mentor and develop project team members.
• Oversee project startup, turnover, and closeout.

Skills

Construction management

Healthcare construction

RFIs

Project scheduling

Subcontractors management

Communication

Travel willingness

Budget control

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Job description

Construction Traveling Superintendent

Project Locations: Bedford, MA | Kingsport, TN | Huntington, WV | Madison, WI

Overview

An established and rapidly growing national general contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on complex construction projects. This role is ideal for a hands‑on construction leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, values collaboration, and is committed to delivering high-quality projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This position requires full-time onsite presence and offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in sectors such as healthcare, federal, and mission‑critical facilities. For professionals interested in long‑term career growth, future opportunities may be available on projects across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all day‑to‑day field operations.
• Coordinate with project teams to maintain schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Plan and organize construction activities in accordance with contract documents.
• Maintain working knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Conduct onsite meetings with owners, subcontractors, consultants, and trade partners.
• Monitor field productivity and project progress.
• Mentor and develop project team members.
• Oversee project startup, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project logs.
• Manage contractual and scope‑related issues.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Forecast project costs and support financial performance.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Partner with safety leadership to uphold all project safety standards and requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience working for a general contractor.
• Experience managing construction projects valued at $20M+.
• Experience leading healthcare construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, means, methods, and building systems.
• Experience managing change orders, contracts, and project schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to develop and manage RFIs, potential change orders, project schedules, and short‑term look‑ahead plans.
• Experience managing subcontractors in a hard‑bid environment and enforcing contract scope requirements.
• Strong communication skills with owners, subcontractors, project teams, and executive leadership.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts when required, including nights or weekends on active healthcare projects.
• Experience with prevailing wage, Davis‑Bacon, union, or similar labor compliance requirements.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Willingness to travel and potentially relocate to future project assignments throughout the United States.
• Desire to grow within a team‑oriented organization focused on professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working with Department of Veterans Affairs projects.
• Familiarity with EM 385 and Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQMC).
• OSHA 30 Certification.

On Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Parental leave.
• Long-service sabbatical program.
• Ongoing mentorship, training, and leadership development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects with a growing and collaborative team.