Wind Energy Traveling Superintendent (100% Travel)

Planet Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Travel Allowance

Project Completion Bonus

Annual Bonus

Incentive Pay

100% Travel with home rotations

Job summary

Planet Group seeks a Traveling Superintendent (Level I or II) to lead field operations on large-scale wind and industrial projects across the United States. You will plan, coordinate, and supervise field personnel, subcontractors, and craft workers while ensuring safety, timely delivery, and budget compliance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction leader with self-perform experience, ability to develop project schedules, and a track record of mentoring field teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or 10+ years of construction trade experience.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel 100%.
• Experience managing multiple complex construction projects from development through closeout.
• Experience creating and managing project schedules, including 3-week, 6-week, monthly, and quarterly look‑ahead schedules.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Experience managing self‑perform construction work (not solely subcontractor management).
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Basic understanding of construction law and business practices.
• OSHA 30 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate materials, equipment, inspections, and manpower to support project schedules.
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
• Coordinate project plans with engineering and design teams.
• Develop and manage project schedules, including short- and long-term look‑ahead schedules.
• Manage site logistics and daily construction operations.
• Supervise assistant superintendents, foremen, general foremen, craft personnel, and subcontractors.
• Mentor, coach, and develop field leadership teams.
• Conduct orientations, planning meetings, safety meetings, and performance discussions.
• Track project progress and ensure proper task coding and reporting.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Lead by example while promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Support hiring, workforce planning, transfers, and staffing decisions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team development

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Scheduling

Education

Construction Management degree

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Planet Group seeks a Traveling Superintendent (Level I or II) to lead field operations on large-scale wind and industrial projects across the United States. You will plan, coordinate, and supervise field personnel, subcontractors, and craft workers while ensuring safety, timely delivery, and budget compliance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction leader with self-perform experience, ability to develop project schedules, and a track record of mentoring field teams.