Traveling Superintendent

Traveling Superintendent – CSA (Mission-Critical Construction)

Position Title: Traveling Superintendent – Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA)

Location: Headquartered in Houston

Travel required nationwide (project-based assignments)

Position Summary: The Traveling Superintendent – CSA is responsible for the on-site execution, coordination, and supervision of all civil, structural, and architectural scopes on mission-critical and data center construction projects. This role is a field leadership position accountable for:

• Driving schedule performance
• Enforcing safety and quality standards
• Managing subcontractors and field labor
• Coordinating with project management and client teams

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of construction experience and has successfully led projects with 20–50+ subcontractor personnel onsite, preferably within mission-critical, industrial, or large commercial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Leadership & Execution
• Lead day-to-day field operations for CSA scopes across assigned projects
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, field crews, and vendors (20–50+ personnel typical)
• Maintain tight control of schedule, sequencing, and work flow
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with contract documents, drawings, and specifications
• Mission-Critical Schedule Management
• Execute work in high-pressure, schedule-driven environments (data centers / critical facilities)
• Identify and mitigate schedule risks early
• Coordinate closely with MEP trades to avoid conflicts and delays
• Support pull planning and short-interval scheduling (2–6 week lookaheads)
• Safety Leadership
• Enforce strict compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies
• Conduct daily safety meetings, site walks, and hazard analysis
• Maintain a zero-incident safety culture
• Ensure all subcontractors adhere to project-specific safety requirements
• Quality Control & Inspections
• Ensure all work meets project quality standards and tolerances
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and third-party QA/QC requirements
• Maintain punch list tracking and drive timely closeout
• Identify and correct deficiencies proactively
• Subcontractor Management
• Direct and manage subcontractors to ensure:
• Productivity targets are met
• Workforce is adequate and properly staffed
• Work is aligned with schedule and sequencing
• Hold subcontractors accountable for performance and compliance
• Coordination & Communication
• Serve as the primary field point of contact between:
• Project Managers
• Engineers and design teams
• Client representatives
• Inspectors and AHJs
• Participate in weekly coordination meetings and reporting
• Maintain accurate daily reports and field documentation
• Logistics & Site Management
• Plan and manage site logistics including:
• Deliveries and material handling
• Equipment staging
• Site access and laydown areas
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient jobsite
• Traveling Role Expectations
• Travel to project sites nationwide (often 100% during active assignments)
• Work extended hours as required to meet project demands
• Represent the company professionally in all client-facing interactions

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years of commercial construction experience
• Proven experience as a Superintendent on projects with:
• 20–50+ field personnel
• Multiple subcontract trades
• Strong background in CSA scopes:
• Sitework / civil
• Structural steel or concrete
• Building envelope and architectural finishes

Preferred:

• Experience on data centers, mission-critical, or industrial projects
• Experience working in live or high-reliability environments

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of:
• Construction drawings and specifications
• Scheduling (lookaheads, sequencing, critical path awareness)
• QA/QC processes
• Familiarity with tools such as:
• Autodesk ACC, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software
• Creating RFI’s, managing submittals, safety documentation.

Leadership Skills:

• Ability to lead and motivate large subcontractor teams
• Strong decision-making under pressure
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• High level of accountability and ownership

Certifications (Preferred):

• OSHA 30
• First Aid / CPR
• Additional safety or field leadership certifications a plus

Compensation & Benefits (Customize based on your structure):

• Competitive base salary (aligned with traveling superintendent market)
• Per diem and travel accommodations
• Bonus structure based on project performance
• Health, dental, vision benefits
• 401(k) or retirement plan

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

• Projects delivered on schedule and within quality expectations
• Strong subcontractor performance and accountability
• Safe job sites with zero or minimal incidents
• Clean, well-organized field operations
• Positive feedback from clients and project teams

Position Profile (Ideal Candidate):

• “Gets it done” mentality — field-first leader
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Strong ownership mindset — treats the job like it’s their own
• Respected by subcontractors but firm in expectations
• Thrives in mission-critical, no-fail environments