Traveling Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Company Name: Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc.

Regional Hub: Houston, TX 77002

Jobsite Deployments: Traveling Role – 100% On-Site across the Texas Market (Outside of the Greater Houston Metro)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday – Friday (45–50 hours per week; occasional weekends required based on project milestones)

Industry: Commercial General Contracting & Retail Development

Base Salary: $95,000.00 – $105,000.00+ per year (Based on Experience)

Incentives : High-Yield Performance Bonus Potential + Elite Travel & Mobility Allowance Package

The Opportunity

Lead Complex Builds. Shape the Jobsite. Drive High-Performance Results Across Texas.

Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc. is seeking a high-caliber, autonomous Traveling Superintendent to command and oversee complex commercial construction projects throughout the Texas market. As a senior-level field commander, you will serve as the absolute on-site authority, working closely with Project Managers, owners, municipal inspectors, and multi-tier subcontractors while providing strategic leadership across all construction disciplines.

This position is engineered exclusively for a seasoned commercial construction professional ready to take total ownership of larger, more complex ground-up projects and drive consistent success. At Cissell Mueller, we believe successful projects start with strong field leadership; we do not micromanage. We hire true professionals, give them complete operational control of their field logistics, and back them with a robust project pipeline. If you are a solutions-oriented leader who runs a tight jobsite, holds trades accountable, and wants to grow with a respected general contractor that invests heavily in your professional development, Cissell Mueller provides the ultimate platform.

Key Project Target Sectors

Our Traveling Superintendents manage diverse, fast-paced commercial and industrial portfolios. Experience or familiarity with the following scopes is highly valuable:

• Full Ground-Up Commercial Structures & Heavy Civil Site Work
• Fuel-Related Construction & Travel Stations
• Commercial Restaurant Projects & Specialized Retail Builds

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as the primary on-site authority from initial mobilization through final closeout, owning schedule compliance, sub-trade sequencing, quality control, and field safety:

• Complete Field Operations Command: Direct, manage, and sequence all daily on-site field operations, coordinating subcontractors, trade labor, and material vendors to maintain aggressive project timelines.
• Field Leadership & Mentorship: Serve as the senior on-site representative, leading, mentoring, and supporting assistant superintendents, field engineers, and layout staff.
• Critical Path Management: Develop, maintain, and enforce detailed short-term and long-term project schedules, proactively identifying critical path activities and major milestones.
• Multi-Discipline Coordination: Masterfully align all construction disciplines, including heavy civil sitework, structural framing, architectural finishes, electrical, mechanical, plumbing (MEP), and commercial roofing systems.
• Subcontractor Performance Enforcement: Manage subcontractor execution, including precision scheduling, trade sequencing, quality control auditing, and real-time conflict resolution.
• Logistics & Staging Architecture: Oversee complete site logistics, material deliveries, secure staging layouts, and resource allocation to maximize jobsite efficiency.
• Fiscal Budget Awareness: Partner directly with corporate Project Managers on budget maintenance, cost controls, material yields, and change order coordination.
• Engineering Document Verification: Review and interpret complex construction drawings, architectural plans, structural details, and technical specifications to ensure absolute building compliance.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Lead comprehensive jobsite safety efforts, including mandatory toolbox talks, weekly safety meetings, and strict OSHA compliance tracking.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Superintendent Tenure: 5+ years of verified professional experience managing commercial construction projects as a Lead Superintendent or Senior Superintendent.
• Portfolio Verification: Proven ability to lead large, multi-trade commercial construction jobs, with a strong background in civil site work and full ground-up construction methodologies.
• Trade Scopes Familiarity: Direct experience managing fuel-related construction, travel centers, convenience stores, or restaurant projects is highly preferred.
• Logistics & Scheduling Command: Strong understanding of construction scheduling logic, trade sequencing, sub-trade negotiations, and site logistics.
• Blueprint Literacy: Expert ability to read, interpret, and build directly from complex blueprints, specifications, engineering details, and contract documents.
• Mobility & Travel Flexibility: Complete willingness and capability to travel to out-of-town project deployments throughout Texas (including East Texas/Longview, West Texas/El Paso, and South Texas/Edinburg-McAllen metro).

Preferred Technical Assets:

• An active OSHA 30 Construction Safety Certification (company-paid training is available if needed).
• Bilingual verbal and written communication capabilities (English/Spanish) are a major plus.
• Excellent electronic communication skills and functional comfort with mobile construction tracking technology.

Compensation & Premium Travel Benefits

We reward technical precision, field execution, and milestone ownership with an elite compensation and travel support structure designed for long-term retention:

• Top-Tier Base Salary: $95,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year customized directly to your commercial infrastructure background.
• Performance Bonuses: Direct eligibility for high-yield corporate bonuses driven by successful project execution and delivery.
• Elite Field Mobility Package: Company-provided truck OR a structured monthly truck allowance, paired with a dedicated corporate gas card and phone allowance.
• Customized Lodging Support: RV Allowance OR premium project-based lodging accommodations provided based on the geographical area and project budget.
• Work-Life Balance Allocations: Full eligibility for 2 Weeks (10 working days) of Paid Time Off (PTO), 5 dedicated sick days, and paid company holidays.
• Wealth & Care Protections: Entry into our corporate 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 3% company match, alongside comprehensive health benefits and company-paid life insurance.
• Continuous Development: Company-provided OSHA 30 training certifications and ongoing access to professional development and training opportunities.

About Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc.

Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc. is a respected, growing commercial general contractor known across the industry for delivering high-quality projects with absolute integrity, efficiency, and precision. Our company culture is built upon a foundation of developing leaders from within, maintaining exceptionally safe and productive jobsites, and nurturing long-term client relationships. We believe our field supervisors are our greatest asset. By investing in top-tier personnel and giving them clear authority and advanced tools, we maintain a workplace environment where professionals build long-term, lucrative careers.

Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc. 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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. A professional review will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.

Ready to command critical commercial infrastructure and lead our field team? Apply today.