Traveling Superintendent: Lead Major Projects On the Road

Coast Group

California

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Very Competitive Salary

Profit Sharing Program

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Sick Time

Weekly Paychecks

Direct Deposit

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Aflac

Family Oriented Company

Job summary

A leading construction company in Missouri is seeking a Superintendent to oversee construction projects. The role requires 5-7 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage subcontractors. Responsibilities include maintaining safety, ensuring compliance, and communicating project progress to clients. The job offers a competitive salary, profit sharing, medical benefits, and a supportive company culture. Travel is required, with a schedule of 10 days on and 4 days off.

Qualifications

5-7 years minimum of experience as a superintendent.
Experience managing sub-contractors and meeting operational standards.
Ability to maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operation of construction projects.
Ensure safety, compliance, and quality regulations are followed.
Communicate project progress with clients and project managers.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of coordination and scheduling

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

MS Office proficiency

Multi-tasking and attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

For over 60 years, Coast Construction Group has been a trusted general contractor delivering high-quality commercial construction projects across Washington, California, and beyond. With additional remote offices in the Midwest and projects spanning the nation, we specialize in both small- and large-scale developments, including industrial, manufacturing, shipping and trucking facilities, government buildings, schools, tenant improvements, civil infrastructure, and medical projects.

Our comprehensive services include “Turnkey” design/build and bid/build construction, encompassing general construction, civil work, tenant improvements, architecture, engineering, and full-service permitting. Coast Construction is equipped with a full staff of experienced tradespeople and seasoned management professionals. We offer the flexibility to self-perform work or lead subcontractors through our expert site superintendents and project managers.

Guided by our company motto, “Built for Life,” we are committed to delivering lasting quality—from in-house design to final warranty support. Our long-standing relationships and repeat clients are a testament to our dedication to craftsmanship, precise estimating, and outstanding project management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The ideal candidate will be comfortable overseeing the entire operation of the construction site. They should be able to determine and address any risk areas in order to maintain the safety of workers. This candidate should be experienced in communicating project milestones with clients and other parties and be able to establish and maintain a timeline for completion.

Oversee daily operation of construction projects.

Ensure safety, compliance and quality regulations are followed.

Communicate project progress with clients and project managers.

Manage subcontractors and construction site organization.

Ability to update and maintain a 3 week look ahead schedule.

This is a full-time traveling position. The employee will be on the road the majority of the time generally working 10 days on and 4 days off, moving between project locations as assigned. Travel will routinely involve multi-day or multi-week stays.

REQUIRED CRITERIA/EXPERIENCE

5-7 years min. of experience as a superintendent

Manages sub-contractors by scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, and controlling performance, including layout issues.

Meets operational standards by contributing construction information to strategic plans and reviews, implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, resolving problems.

Meets construction budget by monitoring project expenditures and material reviews; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions alongside Project Manager and other staff.

Accomplishes construction project results by calculating resources required; establishing standards and protocols; allocating resources; scheduling and coordinating sub-contractors; evaluating milestone assumptions and conclusions; resolving design problems; evaluating and implementing change orders.

Approves construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases based on review of submittals and project documents.

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with local and federal regulations.

Maintain company reputation by accepting new and different requests, exploring opportunities that may add value to projects and produce accurate material take off for best cost and value.

Maintain clean and orderly jobsite.

Perform weekly safety meetings.

Meets weekly with PM to review project progress, goals, and job schedule.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Professional appearance and attitude, possessing strong verbal and written communication skills to represent Coast Construction Group in a positive and professional manner.

Thorough knowledge of coordination and scheduling

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings accurately.

Proficient at reading, writing, and comprehending contractual legal documents and/or draft addendums.

PC literate for correspondence spread sheet tracking and project management coordination, including basic skills with MS Office. MS Project a plus.

Demonstrates established and consistent methods of multi-tasking abilities and attention to detail.

THE PERFECT CANDIDATEWE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking an individual who is a self-starter and capable of working independently, whether in the office or on-site. Our company culture is progressive, dynamic, and rooted in innovation. We value team players who are excited about contributing to a great organization and bring with them enthusiasm, a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a drive for continuous self-improvement. Common sense, creativity, and a passion for finding more efficient and competitive ways to do business are key traits we look for in our team members.

We believe taking care of our community starts by giving our employees the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package.