Traveling Superintendent

Traveling Superintendent

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies, processes, and industry best practices.
• Mastery in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national building codes, permits, and regulations that govern construction projects.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard identification, and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of potential construction site hazards, including electrical, fall, and equipment-related risks.
• Strong team collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of maintaining accurate project documentation, contracts, drawings, schedules, and change orders.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools for scheduling, task management, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with stakeholders providing regular updates on project progress and addressing concerns promptly.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor, develop, and motivate a diverse team of construction professionals.
• Collaborative approach to work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain communication with vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors to coordinate orders and deliveries.
• Actively lead or participate in any Owner/Architect/Construction Management Agent (OAC), coordination, trade contractor meeting, scheduling, and any other meetings.
• Supervise all on-site activities, including mobilization, plan for site access, staging areas, security, construction, closeout, contractor work, and material deliveries, to adhere to the project plans and specifications.
• Maintain an organized and clean construction site, optimizing workflow and safety.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to maintain and update project schedules, 3-week look ahead, and establish high priorities and milestones.
• Coordinate contractor activities, monitor their performance, and ensure they meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Mastery of quality assurance efforts by conducting inspections, verifying work meets specifications, and addressing deficiencies.
• Address project-related issues and challenges promptly, seeking guidance from the Senior Project Manager and/or Vice President of Construction as needed and keeping them fully informed in a timely fashion regarding any to all problem areas on the project.
• Ensure projects adhere to all relevant building codes, safety regulations, and legal requirements.
• Mastery of common construction materials, their properties, and uses.
• Mastery of construction equipment, tools, and their proper usage.
• Manage the procurement, delivery, and tracking of construction materials and equipment.
• Ability to adapt to changing project needs, handle unexpected challenges, and adjust project plans accordingly.
• Review, expedite, and monitor project documents (reports, schedules, invoices, ASIs, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, punch lists, inspections, closeout, project-related correspondence, and stakeholder presentations.)
• Prepare project status reports, updates, and presentations for project managers and stakeholders.
• Implement best practices, lessons learned, and process enhancements to drive continuous improvement across projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in K-12, Higher Education and or publicly funded projects preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent or related roles in the construction industry.