Traveling Superintendent – Correctional & Civic Construction

Date Posted: 09/09/2026

Location: Davenport, IA

Job Category: River City Building Group

Salary Interval: Salaried

Pay Range: N/A

At River City Building Group (RCBG), our Traveling Superintendents lead complex construction projects across diverse geographic markets, with a particular focus on correctional, justice, civic, and other public-sector facilities.

This role is designed for experienced construction professionals who understand the unique demands of building in secure, highly regulated, and operationally sensitive environments. From coordinating work within occupied facilities to navigating security protocols, phased construction, multiple stakeholders, and demanding schedules, our Traveling Superintendents serve as the driving force behind successful project delivery from preconstruction through closeout. The ideal candidate brings previous experience with correctional, justice, civic, municipal, government, or similarly complex institutional construction and thrives in a travel-based environment where every project presents a new challenge.

• Maintain a safe, OSHA-compliant jobsite
• Conduct safety meetings, inspections, and documentation
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with project safety requirements

• Coordinate and supervise daily construction activities
• Manage subcontractors, site logistics, and construction sequencing
• Monitor progress and support schedule adherence
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs
• Maintain daily reports and project documentation

• Ensure work meets project plans, specifications, and quality standards
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and punch list activities
• Identify and resolve field issues proactively

• Serve as the primary field contact for owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Estimators, and Safety personnel
• Lead field coordination meetings and maintain positive project relationships

Successful candidates will bring strong commercial construction leadership experience with an emphasis on correctional, justice, civic, municipal, government, or institutional projects
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Experience with one or more of the following is strongly preferred:

• Correctional facilities, detention centers, jails, prisons, or justice facilities
• Courthouses, public safety facilities, municipal buildings, or other civic construction
• Occupied or continuously operational facilities
• Secure environments with controlled access and heightened security requirements
• Complex phased construction and renovation projects
• Public-sector owners and multiple agency/stakeholder groups
• Projects requiring extensive coordination, documentation, inspections, and regulatory compliance

This position is designed for professionals who enjoy travel and the opportunity to build projects across multiple markets.
Traveling Superintendents are exposed to a wide variety of project types, clients, and construction challenges, creating unique opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Successful candidates are highly organized, self-directed leaders who can balance strategic project oversight with day-to-day execution. They understand the bigger picture while remaining focused on the details that drive project success.
Traveling Superintendents are also expected to support business development efforts by fostering client relationships, identifying future opportunities, and contributing to RCBG's continued growth.

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