Superintendent
US$123,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Superintendent (Traveling)”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$123,000 / yr |
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CertificationsOSHA 10
CertificationsOSHA 30
Employment Type: Full-Time
FSLA: Salary/Exempt
Division: Field Operations
Department: Field Operations
Reports to: General Superintendent
Supervisory Duties: Yes
Salary Range: $123,000 - $147,000
The Superintendent will provide overall administrative and technical management at the construction project site. This role will manage all on-site construction activities including, self-perform labor, subcontractors, and consultants. Other responsibilities will include the administration of the jobsite safety program, quality management, and overall schedule coordination and supervision.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
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Willing to travel nationwide.
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Administer project safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
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Ability to obtain local jurisdiction building license/permit, as applicable.
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Proficient in all 5 areas of focus on their project:
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Safety, Schedule, Cost, Quality, and creating Raving Fans with all external partners.
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Develop and implement a site-specific safety plan for each project assigned.
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Verify that all subcontractors have a valid subcontract and an acceptable insurance certificate prior to working on site.
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Serve as the OSHA competent person for various tasks or assign others to serve as competent person.
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Preplan all operations to produce innovative and efficient methods to avoid hazards. The Superintendent must correct all recognized hazards immediately.
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Supervise construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
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Thoroughly understand the contract (owner/subcontractor), owner requirements, contract plans, contract specifications, submittals and any change documents.
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Provide technical assistance on the project, interpret contract drawings and submittals, and develop construction methods consistent with contract documents.
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Work with the project team to set project goals and schedule milestones.
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Coordinate all required labor, equipment, small tools, permanent materials, and supplies as needed for self-perform operations.
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Create the Site-Specific Quality Plan (SSQP), manage all aspects of project quality efforts.
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Complete onsite material verification as required for the project.
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Manage project budget requirements:
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Assist the project manager in developing budgets and monthly cost to complete.
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Manage T&M process, including verification of time and materials.
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Track production and submit quantities weekly.
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Identify changes in the field, authorize field change requests, provide all documentation required to ensure compensation for all work performed.
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Assist in the Approval process for all subcontractor requisitions.
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Manage the project to meet schedule requirements and milestones:
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Develop a baseline schedule with Project Services Group.
Key Skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.
- Motivated and driven.
- Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.
- Ability to work with and manage multiple people.
Required Experience
- Has acted as a traveling superintendent previously, preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management with at least 5 years of experience in the construction field or any related field.
- Understands building plans and specs.
- CSL preferred.
- OSHA 10 Certification required; OSHA 30 Certification preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of Corporate/Industry Safety standards.
- Working knowledge of CPM schedule.
- Working knowledge of cost report and labor production report.
- Thorough knowledge of corporate quality program.
- Thorough knowledge of subcontract language.
- Basic computer knowledge.