Traveling Superintendent — Special Projects

Deacon Construction, LLC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement and leadership training

Sick time and vacation

Promote-from-within culture

Job summary

Deacon Construction, LLC is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to join our Special Projects team, with home base in Sacramento, CA or Dallas, TX. This field leadership role requires managing day-to-day operations on commercial construction projects and enforcing quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of superintendent experience and excellent communication skills. The position includes competitive compensation, travel perks, and a commitment to employee growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a superintendent in commercial construction.
• Proven ability to manage construction in occupied environments.
• Strong understanding of field safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on commercial projects.
• Manage subcontractors and enforce quality and safety standards.
• Conduct daily jobsite walks and maintain accurate logs.

Skills

Superintendent experience on commercial construction projects

Construction means and methods

Excellent communication and relationship building

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Procore or similar project management tools

Job description

Overview

Deacon Construction is looking for an experienced Traveling Superintendent to join our Special Projects team. This is a field leadership role for someone who thrives on the road, runs tight jobsites, and takes pride in delivering commercial projects on schedule and to a high standard.

Sacramento, CA or Dallas, TX (Home Base)

Why Join Deacon

• People-first culture with mentorship, training, and real opportunities for advancement.
• Meaningful field work across a growing portfolio of commercial projects serving dedicated, long-term clients throughout the Western U.S. and surrounding regions.
• Stability and growth: privately held, financially strong, and expanding for over 45 years.
• Competitive travel package including per diem, lodging, and a vehicle allowance.
• A team that works hard and takes care of each other in the field and at home.
• Community involvement through our Deacon Charitable Foundation and Community Engagement Committee.

About The Role

As a Traveling Superintendent on Deacon's Special Projects team, you will lead field operations on commercial construction projects serving our dedicated clients across the Western U.S. and surrounding states, with Sacramento, CA, or Dallas, TX as your home base. You will run the day-to-day jobsite, manage subcontractors, enforce quality and safety standards, and partner with the Project Manager to keep every project on schedule and on budget. You will represent Deacon in the field with clients, building operators, and trade partners, and you will set the standard for how we work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on commercial construction projects across the Western U.S. and surrounding regions.
• Manage subcontractors in the field, enforce schedules, and hold trade partners accountable to scope, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate construction in active or occupied environments to minimize disruption to ongoing operations.
• Partner closely with the Project Manager on scheduling, look-ahead planning, RFI/submittal coordination, and cost control.
• Conduct daily jobsite walks, maintain accurate daily logs, and lead weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Enforce Deacon's safety program and maintain a clean, compliant jobsite at all times.
• Manage inspections, punch list execution, and project closeout to ensure a smooth turnover to the client.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, building operators, architects, and trade partners.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of superintendent experience on commercial construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage construction in active or occupied environments, including phased scopes and coordination with on-site operations.
• Solid understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, and field safety programs.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder comfortable working directly with clients, landlords, and building operators.
• Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the Western U.S. and surrounding states; home base in Sacramento, CA or Dallas, TX.
• Experience with Procore or similar project management tools is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus: Performance-based incentives
• Travel: Travel and per diem package
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Development: Tuition reimbursement and leadership training
• Time Off: Sick time and vacation
• Career Growth: Promote-from-within culture

If this sounds like the right next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that values your experience, invests in your growth, and gives you the platform to do the best work of your career.

Deacon Construction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Deacon Construction maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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