Traveling Superintendent — Special Projects

Deacon Construction, LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and per diem package

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

Deacon Construction is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to join our Special Projects team. This field leadership role runs day-to-day job sites, manages subcontractors, and ensures projects in the Western U.S. stay on schedule and meet our high standards.

You will base your work in Sacramento, CA or Dallas, TX, travel extensively, and collaborate with the Project Manager to control cost, safety, and quality while building strong client relationships across the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of superintendent experience on commercial construction projects.
• Ability to manage construction in active or occupied environments.
• Strong scheduling, safety, and field coordination knowledge.
• Excellent communicator and client relationship builder.
• Willing to travel across the Western U.S.; home base in Sacramento or Dallas.
• OSHA 30 certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on commercial projects across the Western U.S.
• Manage subcontractors, enforce schedules, and control quality and safety.
• Coordinate construction in active or occupied environments with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with Project Manager on scheduling, look-ahead planning, RFIs, and cost control.
• Conduct daily walks, maintain logs, and lead weekly coordination meetings.
• Enforce safety program and maintain a clean, compliant jobsite.
• Oversee inspections, punch lists, and project closeout.
• Build strong relationships with clients, operators, architects, and trade partners.

Skills

Field leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Project coordination

Tools

Procore

Job description

• Full-Time

Deacon Construction

• Sacramento, CA or Dallas, TX (Home Base)
• Full-Time

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.

Who We Are

At Deacon, we believe that great projects are built by great people, and great people deserve a place where they are genuinely valued. Our focus is simple: put our people first, build excellent projects, and maintain the long-standing client relationships that have defined our reputation for over 45 years.

We work hard, take pride in what we build, and hold ourselves to a high standard. We also know that the best teams are the ones that enjoy showing up every day, which means taking time to connect, celebrate, and support one another, whether you're in the office or out in the field.

As we expand across the West and beyond, we are committed to maintaining the heart of who Deacon is: people who care about their work, their teams, and each other.

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

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based incentives
• Travel and per diem package
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership training
• Sick time and vacation
• Promote-from-within culture

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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