Traveling Superintendent

Job Description

Position Description: 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

1. 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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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