Traveling Superintendent

Job Title:

Traveling Superintendent

Job Description

The Traveling Superintendent oversees all phases of federal and commercial construction projects from initial planning through completion, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, and in full compliance with contract documents and quality standards. This role leads field operations on nationwide projects, coordinating a traveling, self-perform workforce and subcontractors while maintaining strong communication with project management, architects, engineers, and consultants.

Responsibilities

+ Coordinate and supervise all construction activities on assigned projects from pre-development through project closeout.

+ Direct all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule while maintaining required quality and safety standards.

+ Work with architects, engineers, and consultants during pre-development and planning to assist in obtaining permits and approvals for plan revisions.

+ Collaborate with the Project Manager to prepare a construction baseline schedule, including sequencing of critical path items.

+ Develop project lookahead schedules aligned with the approved project/contract schedule, present them to subcontractors and the client, and maintain and update them on a weekly basis.

+ Schedule and plan work with subcontractors and vendors on critical path activities to ensure timely completion of their contracted scope.

+ Provide daily field supervision of subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors, including managing the flow of materials on and off the job site and coordinating access to work areas for approved personnel.

+ Perform quality control duties and responsibilities for all work being performed to ensure compliance with project specifications and contract documents.

+ Ensure that subcontractors fully execute and comply with their contracted scope of work.

+ Lead and preside over weekly subcontractor meetings to coordinate current and upcoming work.

+ Coordinate all required inspections with local, state, and federal jurisdictions to ensure code compliance.

+ Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards, implement corrective actions on site, and escalate issues to management when needed.

+ Identify conflicts or issues affecting construction progress, communicate with subcontractors to resolve them, and follow up with the Project Manager and management when further discussion or resolution is required.

+ Thoroughly understand project specifications, drawings, contracts, and general conditions, and confirm that all materials and subcontractor work comply with contract documents and quality requirements.

+ Advise the project team on appropriate changes in methods, materials, schedules, and procedures to improve project outcomes.

+ Ensure that all materials are properly tested according to specifications and that all test results are accurately recorded.

+ Maintain detailed daily reports documenting activities, events, and issues occurring on the job site.

+ Verify that subcontractors correct all deficiencies identified by management and document the resolution of these items.

+ Meet regularly with accounting and management to review overall project progress, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.

+ Issue notices of non-compliance to subcontractors regarding quality of work or scheduling and coordinate with the Project Manager on issuing back charges when corrective action requires third-party remedies.

+ Ensure the job site remains clean, organized, and safe at all times.

+ Assist, as needed, in budgeting, the bid process, and awarding contracts to subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.

+ Maintain comprehensive project files for materials, submittal tracking, safety…