Traveling Superintendent
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-10-13
Listing for:
NEXTAFF
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-10-13
Job specializations:
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Construction
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Site Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
The Traveling Superintendent – CSA is responsible for the on‑site execution, coordination, and supervision of all civil, structural, and architectural scopes on mission‑critical and data center construction projects.
Key ResponsibilitiesField Leadership & Execution
- Lead day‑to‑day field operations for CSA scopes across assigned projects.
- Manage and coordinate subcontractors, field crews, and vendors (20–50+ personnel typical).
- Maintain tight control of schedule, sequencing, and workflow.
- Ensure work is performed in accordance with contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
Mission‑Critical Schedule Management
- Execute work in high‑pressure, schedule‑driven environments (data centers / critical facilities).
- Identify and mitigate schedule risks early.
- Coordinate closely with MEP trades to avoid conflicts and delays.
- Support pull planning and short‑interval scheduling (2–6 week lookaheads).
Safety Leadership
- Enforce strict compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.
- Conduct daily safety meetings, site walks, and hazard analysis.
- Maintain a zero‑incident safety culture.
- Ensure all subcontractors adhere to project‑specific safety requirements.
Quality Control & Inspections
- Ensure all work meets project quality standards and tolerances.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, and third‑party QA/QC requirements.
- Maintain punch list tracking and drive timely closeout.
- Identify and correct deficiencies proactively.
Subcontractor Management
- Direct and manage subcontractors to ensure productivity targets are met.
- Ensure workforce is adequate and properly staffed.
- Align work with schedule and sequencing.
- Hold subcontractors accountable for performance and compliance.
Coordination & Communication
- Serve as the primary field point of contact between project managers, engineers, client representatives, inspectors, and AHJs.
- Participate in weekly coordination meetings and reporting.
- Maintain accurate daily reports and field documentation.
Logistics & Site Management
- Plan and manage site logistics including deliveries, material handling, equipment staging, and site access.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient jobsite.
Traveling Role Expectations
- Travel to project sites nationwide (often 100% during active assignments).
- Work extended hours as required to meet project demands.
- Represent the company professionally in all client‑facing interactions.
- Minimum 10+ years of commercial construction experience.
- Proven experience as a superintendent on projects with 20–50+ field personnel and multiple subcontract trades.
- Strong background in CSA scopes: sitework/civil, structural steel or concrete, building envelope and architectural finishes.
- Preferred: experience on data centers, mission‑critical, or industrial projects and working in live or high‑reliability environments.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
- Scheduling (lookaheads, sequencing, critical‑path awareness).
- QA/QC processes.
- Familiarity with tools such as Autodesk ACC, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software.
- Experience creating RFIs, managing submittals, and safety documentation.
- Ability to lead and motivate large subcontractor teams.
- Strong decision‑making under pressure.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- High level of accountability and ownership.
- OSHA 30
- First Aid / CPR
- Additional safety or field leadership certifications.
- Competitive base salary aligned with traveling superintendent market.
- Per diem and travel accommodations.
- Bonus structure based on project performance.
- Health, dental, vision benefits.
- 401(k) or retirement plan.
- Projects delivered on schedule and within quality expectations.
- Strong subcontractor performance and accountability.
- Safe job sites with zero or minimal incidents.
- Clean, well‑organized field operations.
- Positive feedback from clients and project teams.
“Gets it done” mentality — field-first leader; comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure environments; strong ownership mindset; respected by subcontractors but firm in expectations; thrives in mission‑critical, no‑fail environments.
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