Traveling Commercial Construction Superintendent - U.S. Locations

Brief Description

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Since its inception in 1983, Russell’s culture promotes a collaborative work environment that strives to exceed our clients’ expectations and provide life‑time career opportunities for our professionals.

Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis, Springfield, Missouri and Leawood, Kansas, Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states. We remain a market leader in our core markets, including new construction and complex additions and renovations.

At Russell, we are creating more than a project – we are building great people, relationships, and communities.

As a Traveling Superintendent, you will help us reach our strategic growth goals by supervising all phases of the construction project.

• Responsible for scheduling, coordinating and supervising on‑site trade employee activities during all phases of the construction project.
• Adhere to the project schedule.
• Effectively communicate with the project manager, architect, engineer and other project team members to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications and schedule.
• Monitor and enforce safety program requirements and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Maintain positive client relationships.
• Attend and/or conduct project status and other related meetings as required by the project manager.
• Assist in estimating, review of subcontractor and material proposals, development of the master schedule.
• Assist in review of shop drawings for key materials and finalization of as‑built, turnover and walk throughs for equipment and material.

This full‑time position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience. Requires a minimum of 5 years commercial construction experience as superintendent. Computer experience and familiarity with industry‑related programs required. Management and communication skills are essential. Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to supervise large groups essential. Ground‑up construction and large project experience preferred.

Diverse project experience important. Bilingual candidates are a plus.

Travel is required.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing.