Traveling Superintendent - Safety Officer | Heavy Civ & Infrastructure

ZipRecruiter; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Project Manager to oversee on-site operations from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing safety, coordinating multiple trades, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. This role requires a tech-savvy individual comfortable with various software tools and willing to travel nationwide to support projects. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality construction projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction experience with a general contractor.
• Proven track record managing safety on active job sites.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction operations from groundbreaking to closeout.
• Promote and enforce a proactive jobsite safety culture.
• Assist in schedule development and adjust micro-schedules.

Skills

Construction Management

Safety Management

Project Coordination

Structural Design

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Oversight

• Lead on-site construction operations from groundbreaking to closeout.
• Collaborate with project managers to align daily fieldwork with project scope, budget, and timelines.
• Monitor work quality and enforce compliance with project specifications and regulations.
• Prepare and submit daily reports using internal systems and client portals.
• Coordinate logistics for workforce, equipment, and subcontractors across multiple trades.
• Support punch list development and final project closeout procedures.

Site Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce a proactive jobsite safety culture.
• Lead safety meetings, site orientations, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, USACE EM 385-1-1, and client-specific safety requirements.
• Develop site-specific safety and work plans in coordination with HSEQ teams.

Subcontractor & Trade Coordination

• Direct field personnel, including craft workers and subcontractors, across all phases of construction.
• Monitor and manage subcontractor performance and adherence to scope and quality expectations.

Scheduling & Progress Monitoring

• Assist in schedule development and adjust micro-schedules to meet key milestones.
• Evaluate progress and recommend solutions to avoid project delays.
• Collaborate with the project team to address challenges proactively.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 4+ years of construction experience with a general contractor (commercial, industrial, or infrastructure focus).
• Proven track record managing safety on active job sites.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and craft workers on complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural design, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Comfortable managing field operations in fast-paced, change-driven environments.
• Tech-savvy: working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Procore, Adobe, or similar systems.
• Ability to travel regularly across the U.S. to support ongoing and future projects.

Highly Desired:

• Background in federal, state, or DOT projects.
• Experience with heavy civil, deep foundations, utilities, excavation, or infrastructure builds.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications or site safety credentials.

Travel Requirement: 100% travel expected (projects vary nationwide). Must be comfortable driving between job sites and working away from home for extended periods.