Traveling Construction Superintendent | Structural Steel & PEMB
Location: Nationwide, United States | 100% Travel
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Industry: Industrial Construction | Structural Steel | Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB) | Commercial Construction
Travel: Extensive Nationwide Travel | Lodging & Per Diem Provided
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced
Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead onsite construction operations for industrial and commercial building projects throughout the United States.
This position is ideal for a hands-on construction leader with strong experience in
structural steel erection, pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB), industrial construction, and subcontractor management.
As the Traveling Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing daily field operations, coordinating construction crews and subcontractors, managing project schedules, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering drawings and project specifications.
The ideal candidate has a proven background in
structural construction, steel building erection, field supervision, construction safety, and project execution, along with the flexibility to travel extensively and remain onsite throughout project assignments.
This is a field-based position requiring nationwide travel. Lodging and per diem are provided in accordance with company policy.
Key ResponsibilitiesConstruction Field Operations & Site Management
- Lead and oversee daily field operations for industrial and commercial construction projects, with an emphasis on structural steel construction and pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) installation.
- Supervise construction crews, subcontractors, equipment operators, and other onsite personnel.
- Coordinate structural steel erection, building assembly, and related construction activities to meet project schedules and quality requirements.
- Review and interpret construction drawings, structural plans, civil drawings, MEP plans, specifications, and approved submittals.
- Coordinate construction sequencing, manpower requirements, equipment utilization, and material deliveries.
- Maintain organized, productive, and safe construction sites throughout project execution.
- Serve as the primary onsite contact for project management, engineering, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
Structural Steel & PEMB Construction
- Oversee structural steel erection, pre-engineered metal building installation, and related structural construction activities.
- Coordinate steel erection crews, subcontractors, and specialty contractors to ensure work meets approved plans and project specifications.
- Monitor structural installation activities, including framing, connections, alignment, and related building components.
- Coordinate crane operations, rigging activities, material staging, and equipment logistics with qualified personnel.
- Identify and resolve field conflicts involving structural steel, foundations, building systems, and construction sequencing.
- Verify completed work meets applicable quality standards, installation requirements, and project specifications.
Construction Scheduling & Project Coordination
- Develop, maintain, and communicate three-week look-ahead schedules and daily construction work plans.
- Track project milestones, subcontractor productivity, manpower allocation, and construction progress.
- Identify potential schedule delays, labor shortages, material issues, or field conflicts and implement corrective action plans.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to resolve technical issues and maintain construction schedules.
- Coordinate subcontractor work to minimize delays, rework, and interference between trades.
- Provide accurate daily progress reports, construction updates, and field documentation.
Construction Safety & Quality Control
- Enforce compliance with OSHA construction safety regulations, site-specific safety plans, and established construction safety procedures.
- Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reviews.
- Monitor jobsite safety involving structural steel erection, working at heights, crane operations, heavy equipment, and other construction activities.
- Conduct regular field inspections to verify workmanship, structural installation quality, and compliance with construction documents.
- Identify unsafe conditions, quality deficiencies, and potential construction risks and take appropriate corrective action.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized construction environment.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of construction field leadership experience as a Construction Superintendent, Traveling Superintendent, General Foreman, or Construction Foreman on industrial or commercial construction projects.
- Direct experience with structural steel erection or pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) required.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise construction crews, subcontractors, and multiple field activities.
- Strong understanding of structural steel construction, steel building systems, construction sequencing, and field installation practices.
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, civil plans, MEP drawings, construction specifications, and technical documents.
- Experience developing construction schedules, coordinating subcontractors, and managing onsite project execution.
- Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards and jobsite safety procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and general construction scheduling or reporting software.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in active construction environments.
- Valid driver's license, required auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the continental United States and remain onsite for extended project assignments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing industrial construction, manufacturing facilities, energy infrastructure, renewable energy facilities, or utility construction projects.
- Experience with large-scale pre-engineered metal building erection, structural steel installation, or industrial building construction.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification or equivalent safety training.
- Experience overseeing multiple subcontractors and construction trades on complex projects.
- Familiarity with crane operations, rigging coordination, steel erection safety, and structural installation requirements.
- Experience managing remote construction sites, traveling construction crews, or projects across multiple states.
- Experience with construction scheduling software, field reporting systems, or construction project management platforms.
- Strong understanding of construction quality control, field inspections, and subcontractor performance management.
Core Skills & Competencies
- Traveling Construction Superintendent
- Industrial Construction Management
- Structural Steel Erection
- Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB)
- Commercial & Industrial Building Construction
- Construction Field Supervision
- Subcontractor & Crew Management
- OSHA Construction Safety
- Construction Scheduling & Three-Week Look-Ahead Planning
- Structural Drawings & Blueprint Reading
- Crane & Rigging Coordination
- Construction Quality Control
- Jobsite Logistics & Equipment Management
- Field Reporting & Project Documentation
- Construction Leadership & Problem Solving