Traveling Superintendent

The Traveling Superintendent oversees one construction project at a time, managing structural steel and iron work on sites across the United States. Project durations range from approximately one and a half weeks to up to thirteen months, with an average project length of eight to ten weeks. The role requires strong blueprint reading skills, hands‑on involvement in the work, and the ability to lead crews safely and efficiently on both local and national projects.

• Manage and supervise one construction project at a time from start to finish, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.
• Lead and coordinate structural steel and iron work activities, including welding and installation, in a hands‑on capacity.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and other construction documents to guide field operations and crew tasks.
• Direct and oversee construction crews, providing clear instructions, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance and productivity.
• Operate and supervise the use of construction equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts in a safe and compliant manner.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE and safe work practices at heights and around structural steel.
• Collaborate with various general contractors on public and private projects, maintaining professional communication and coordination.
• Travel regularly to project sites across different states by driving and flying, and adjust to varying project durations and schedules.
• Maintain reliable transportation for travel to local and regional job sites as required.
• Support project documentation and reporting related to progress, safety, and crew activities as needed.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction supervision or construction management, with a focus on structural steel and iron work.
• Certified welder license or welding certificate.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and shop drawings.
• Hands‑on construction experience, comfortable working directly with tools and materials.
• Experience leading and supervising construction crews on active job sites.
• Ability to operate boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts safely.
• Strong understanding of construction safety practices and requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently by vehicle and airplane to projects across the U.S.
• Comfort working at heights and around structural steel structures.
• Reliable transportation for commuting and travel to project locations.
• Driven, motivated, and eager to grow professionally in the structural steel construction field.

• Experience working in a non‑union construction environment.
• Exposure to both public and private construction projects.
• Experience coordinating with multiple general contractors on different types of projects.
• Ability to adapt to varying project lengths, schedules, and regional work conditions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for guiding teams and collaborating with project stakeholders.

This role focuses on one project at a time, with typical project durations averaging 810 weeks, and some projects as short as a week and a half or as long as 13 months. Work may be local or at national sites in various states, requiring regular travel. Daily shifts can be 8, 10, or 12 hours depending on project location and requirements.

Crews collaboratively decide on break and lunch times as a team. The environment centers on structural steel and iron work, with regular use of equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts. Personal protective equipment is provided, except for steel…