Traveling Superintendent – Multifamily Construction (National)

Scott Humphrey Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle or allowances

Housing/per-diem

Job summary

The Traveling Superintendent leads field construction operations on ground-up multifamily or high-rise projects, overseeing the site from start to finish to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery. This travel-heavy role supports projects nationally — current work is primarily located in Virginia — ideal for a superintendent who welcomes new markets and sizable builds.

Key duties include supervising trades, enforcing safety, developing schedules, coordinating inspections,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Superintendent leading ground-up multifamily projects start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, means and methods, and trade coordination.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall supervision of field construction, including planning, coordination, sequencing, and scheduling.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and trades to maintain schedule and quality.
• Enforce jobsite safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment per company and OSHA standards.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and drive recovery strategies as needed.
• Perform quality control walks and manage punch lists through each phase of construction.
• Coordinate inspections with local jurisdictions and officials.
• Maintain daily logs, material tracking, and project documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, owners, architects, and engineers.

Skills

Ground-up multifamily

Travel flexibility

Scheduling & coordination

Leadership & communication

CM software & MS Office

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established, highly regarded national builder with a strong multifamily portfolio and a deep project pipeline spanning multiple regions. Known for valuing tenure and investing in its people, the firm offers long-term career stability and the chance to build large, complex multifamily projects across the country.

Job Description

The Traveling Superintendent leads all field construction operations on ground-up multifamily or high-rise projects, overseeing the site from start to finish to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery. This is a travel-heavy role supporting projects nationally — current work is primarily located in Virginia — and is ideal for a superintendent who enjoys taking on new markets and sizable builds.

Select Responsibilities

• Provide overall supervision of field construction, including planning, coordination, sequencing, and scheduling
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and trades to maintain schedule and quality
• Enforce jobsite safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment per company and OSHA standards
• Develop and maintain project schedules and drive recovery strategies as needed
• Perform quality control walks and manage punch lists through each phase of construction
• Coordinate inspections with local jurisdictions and officials
• Maintain daily logs, material tracking, and project documentation
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, owners, architects, and engineers

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Superintendent leading ground-up multifamily projects start to finish
• Ideal: student housing, high-rise, and/or wrap and podium experience
• Open to candidates with garden-style or senior living multifamily backgrounds
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally for extended project assignments
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, means and methods, and trade coordination
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary + bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including vehicle or allowances and housing/per-diem
• A deep, multi-region pipeline of large-scale multifamily work
• A builder that values tenure and invests in long-term careers