Traveling Superintendent - Lead Field Ops on Major Projects

Jobot; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with travel support

Per diem, housing, and travel support

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial construction projects across multiple locations. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the road, delivering projects safely, on schedule, and at the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years as a superintendent, travel-ready experience, and a strong safety mindset. Travel is extensive; diagnostic coordination with PMs, owners, inspectors, and design teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial construction projects.
• Proven experience supervising projects in a traveling capacity.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction means and methods.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and schedules.
• Strong safety mindset with a track record of accident-free projects.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (regional and/or national).

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities from mobilization through closeout.
• Manage subcontractors, labor, materials, and equipment to maintain schedule and productivity.
• Enforce safety programs and ensure OSHA compliance on every jobsite.
• Coordinate daily with Project Managers, owners, inspectors, and design teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, and schedules to proactively identify issues.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, schedules, and progress documentation.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to company standards across all phases of construction.
• Travel extensively to active project sites as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial construction projects across multiple locations. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the road, delivering projects safely, on schedule, and at the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years as a superintendent, travel-ready experience, and a strong safety mindset. Travel is extensive; diagnostic coordination with PMs, owners, inspectors, and design teams is essential.