Traveling Superintendent

Job Description

Traveling Superintendent – Nationwide

A nationally recognized leader in renovation, construction, and design-build services is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to support a wide range of projects across the United States. With a strong foundation of over 30 years and $4 billion in completed projects, the company is known for transforming spaces into dynamic environments for learning, working, healing, and recreation. Employees are offered opportunities for growth within and beyond their current roles, including pathways into leadership.

Position Overview

The Traveling Superintendent is responsible for overseeing construction operations from pre-construction through completion, ensuring project quality, timeliness, safety, and budget compliance. This individual will lead field operations, manage subcontractors and craft personnel, and uphold company safety culture on job sites nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

Project Oversight

Collaborate with Project Managers on project scopes and development

Coordinate logistics including site layout, materials, equipment, and workforce

Execute and document daily project reports

Ensure all regulatory and contractual requirements are met

Lead quality control, punch-list completion, and project closeout processes

Prepare project-specific safety/work plans and ensure adherence

Communicate consistently with internal and external stakeholders

Make schedule and scope adjustments as necessary to maintain timelines and budgets

Subcontractor Management

Supervise subcontractors, craft workers, and field staff

Enforce compliance with company policies and procedures

Scheduling

Develop and maintain work schedules and assignments

Monitor short-term and long-term project progress

Align construction activities with project milestones and deadlines

Safety

Enforce company and government safety standards (OSHA, EM385-1-1, etc.)

Promote a culture of safety on all job sites

Additional Duties

Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Frequent travel required to support job sites nationwide

Qualifications

Minimum 4+ years of experience with a commercial or industrial general contractor

Experience managing multiple trades and craft personnel

Preferred: Experience on heavy civil, infrastructure, or government (Federal/State/DOT) projects

Strong ability to read and execute specifications, drawings, and contracts

Independent decision-making, problem-solving, and team leadership skills

Ability to assess skill levels of trades and lead effectively

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, ProCore, Adobe, and related construction tech

Strong written and verbal communication

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is highly desired

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Frequent site travel and potential for remote work settings

Ability to work in various weather conditions and terrain

Regular standing, walking, climbing, and lifting (up to 25 lbs.)

Visual acuity for reading, color recognition, and depth perceptionCompany Description

At NCW, we do our best to provide the brightest talent to the best companies across the country. Founded in 2000 our company’s purpose was to redefine the way people think about contract staffing. People come first in our business. Our services are refined with in-depth expertise in our industry verticals, construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering. We care about finding solutions that benefit everyone involved: our clients, our candidates, and our workforce.

NCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are important components of our culture and hiring practices. NCW is an employer and business partner dedicated to elevating the quality of life of our employees, clients, and communities.

Full-time