Traveling Superintendent — Special Projects

Overview Deacon Construction is looking for an experienced Traveling Superintendent to join our Special Projects team. This is a field leadership role for someone who thrives on the road, runs tight jobsites, and takes pride in delivering commercial projects on schedule and to a high standard. Sacramento, CA or Dallas, TX (Home Base) Why Join Deacon People-first culture with mentorship, training, and real opportunities for advancement. Meaningful field work across a growing portfolio of commercial projects serving dedicated, long-term clients throughout the Western U.S. and surrounding regions. Stability and growth: privately held, financially strong, and expanding for over 45 years. Competitive travel package including per diem, lodging, and a vehicle allowance. A team that works hard and takes care of each other in the field and at home. Community involvement through our Deacon Charitable Foundation and Community Engagement Committee. About The Role As a Traveling Superintendent on Deacon's Special Projects team, you will lead field operations on commercial construction projects serving our dedicated clients across the Western U.S. and surrounding states, with Sacramento, CA, or Dallas, TX as your home base. You will run the day-to-day jobsite, manage subcontractors, enforce quality and safety standards, and partner with the Project Manager to keep every project on schedule and on budget. You will represent Deacon in the field with clients, building operators, and trade partners, and you will set the standard for how we work. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day field operations on commercial construction projects across the Western U.S. and surrounding regions. Manage subcontractors in the field, enforce schedules, and hold trade partners accountable to scope, quality, and safety. Coordinate construction in active or occupied environments to minimize disruption to ongoing operations. Partner closely with the Project Manager on scheduling, look-ahead planning, RFI/submittal coordination, and cost control. Conduct daily jobsite walks, maintain accurate daily logs, and lead weekly subcontractor coordination meetings. Enforce Deacon's safety program and maintain a clean, compliant jobsite at all times. Manage inspections, punch list execution, and project closeout to ensure a smooth turnover to the client. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, building operators, architects, and trade partners. Qualifications 5 or more years of superintendent experience on commercial construction projects. Proven ability to manage construction in active or occupied environments, including phased scopes and coordination with on-site operations. Solid understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, and field safety programs. Excellent communicator and relationship builder comfortable working directly with clients, landlords, and building operators. Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the Western U.S. and surrounding states; home base in Sacramento, CA or Dallas, TX. Experience with Procore or similar project management tools is a plus. OSHA 30 certification preferred. What We Offer Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience Bonus: Performance-based incentives Travel: Travel and per diem package Retirement: 401(k) with company match Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Development: Tuition reimbursement and leadership training Time Off: Sick time and vacation Career Growth: Promote-from-within culture If this sounds like the right next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that values your experience, invests in your growth, and gives you the platform to do the best work of your career. Deacon Construction, LLC 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, or veteran status. Deacon Construction maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace. workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Deacon Construction, LLC