Travelling Superintendent

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem and living expenses on travel

Company-paid travel flights

Performance-related bonus programme

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Traditional and Roth 401(k) options

One-month sabbatical after every five 

Sabattical travel allowance

Three weeks annual vacation

Volunteer leave

Charitable contribution match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Maternity leave 12 weeks

Scholarships up to $28,000 per child

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Travelling Lead Superintendent to deliver commercial and industrial construction projects across the United States.

The role requires running site operations, directing subcontractors and coordinating with the Project Manager to keep work on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a Lead Superintendent, proven site leadership, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam and Excel.

Qualifications

• Between 5 and 25 years of experience as a Lead Superintendent.
• Proven ability to independently run a construction site.
• Commercial or industrial construction experience.
• Willingness to travel throughout the United States.
• Strong leadership, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel.
• A current and valid driving licence.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing and walking for long periods, uneven terrain, stairs and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations throughout every phase of commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Take full ownership of daily jobsite execution.
• Lead subcontractors, direct site teams and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Attend post-award review meetings and begin preconstruction planning.
• Partner with the Project Manager to develop the construction schedule, including activity sequencing, manpower and equipment requirements.
• Ensure work meets project specifications, remains on schedule and achieves profitability targets.
• Coordinate subcontractors to maintain quality, productivity and programme requirements.
• Assist with job progress and cost reports.
• Review requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices and key project documents.
• Maintain regular communication with the Project Manager regarding progress, upcoming work and any issues affecting cost or schedule.
• Complete accurate daily reports covering site conditions, progress, visitors, client discussions, commitments and approvals.
• Enforce the company’s safety programme throughout the project.
• Lead with integrity and maintain the highest standards of safety, quality and client service.

Skills

Leadership

Travel willingness

Communication

Conflict resolution

Site supervision

Physical stamina

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Salary: USD170000 - USD180000 per annum

Location: Nationwide travel across the United States
Sector: Commercial and Industrial Design-Build Construction

A leading national design-build contractor is seeking experienced Travelling Lead Superintendents to deliver commercial and industrial construction projects across the United States.

They are looking for genuine site leaders who can independently run a project, take ownership of jobsite execution and manage the work from post-award review through to completion.

This opportunity is suitable for an experienced Superintendent, Lead Superintendent, Senior Superintendent or similar construction professional with a proven record of leading subcontractors, maintaining project schedules and delivering projects safely, profitably and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

Lead all field operations throughout every phase of commercial and industrial construction projects

Take full ownership of daily jobsite execution

Lead subcontractors, direct site teams and resolve conflicts effectively

Attend post-award review meetings and begin preconstruction planning

Partner with the Project Manager to develop the construction schedule, including activity sequencing, manpower and equipment requirements

Ensure work meets project specifications, remains on schedule and achieves profitability targets

Coordinate subcontractors to maintain quality, productivity and programme requirements

Assist with job progress and cost reports

Review requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices and key project documents

Maintain regular communication with the Project Manager regarding progress, upcoming work and any issues affecting cost or schedule

Complete accurate daily reports covering site conditions, progress, visitors, client discussions, commitments and approvals

Enforce the company’s safety programme throughout the project

Lead with integrity and maintain the highest standards of safety, quality and client service

Requirements

Between 5 and 25 years of experience as a Lead Superintendent

Proven ability to independently run a construction site

Commercial or industrial construction experience

Willingness to travel throughout the United States

Strong leadership, communication and conflict-resolution skills

Proficiency with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel

A current and valid driving licence

Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including extended periods of standing and walking, working on uneven terrain, climbing stairs and lifting loads of up to 50 pounds

Vehicle allowance, per diem and living expenses on travelling projects

Company-paid flight home every two weeks while travelling

Industry-leading performance-related bonus programme

100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Traditional and Roth 401(k) options

One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment

Additional $5,000 travel allowance for each sabbatical

Three weeks of annual vacation

One week of paid volunteer leave each year

100% charitable contribution match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave

Scholarships of up to $28,000 per child for employees’ children

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven lead superintendent who wants the authority to run their own site while receiving the backing, resources and benefits of a major national contractor.