Traveling Construction Superintendent
Location: Nashville, TN (On-Site, Nationwide Travel)
Our client, an established organization delivering specialized construction and infrastructure solutions nationwide, is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead high-impact projects across the United States. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on construction leader who thrives in the field, enjoys taking ownership of complex installations, and wants to see the direct results of their work. With competitive compensation, extensive travel opportunities, and a strong commitment to professional development, this position offers the chance to build a rewarding career while delivering projects that support essential facilities and operations.
This Role Offers:
- Competitive annual salary, with eligibility for profit-sharing bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and additional financial support for business travel expenses.
- Company-provided resources, including a business expense card, phone allowance, and meal per diem.
- Opportunities for professional growth, hands-on training, and expanded leadership responsibilities.
Focus:
- Direct daily field operations, guiding installation crews to deliver quality work while meeting safety, productivity, and schedule expectations.
- Organize labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor activities to keep construction assignments running efficiently.
- Translate technical plans and project specifications into actionable fieldwork, including site layout and installation sequencing.
- Supervise excavation, concrete construction, fencing, and related infrastructure installations from initial preparation through completion.
- Coordinate with project leadership, customers, and trade partners to resolve field challenges and maintain project momentum.
- Promote a safety-first work environment through routine inspections, crew guidance, and consistent enforcement of job site procedures.
- Track construction progress, resource utilization, and upcoming milestones while communicating updates to project stakeholders.
- Support equipment readiness, installation quality checks, final corrections, and project closeout documentation.
Skill Set:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a construction leadership position, such as supervisor, foreman, or superintendent.
- At least 5 years of practical experience supporting civil construction, site development, and/or industrial infrastructure projects.
- Proven ability to interpret construction drawings, independently organize field activities, and complete detailed installations with minimal oversight.
- Demonstrated success supervising installation crews, coordinating materials and equipment, and maintaining construction schedules.
- Willingness and ability to travel nationwide approximately 90% of the time, typically for assignments lasting 3 to 4 weeks.
- Valid REAL ID driver's license and authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Ability to satisfy background screening and drug testing requirements for work at restricted-access facilities.
- Familiarity with construction machinery and field equipment, along with the physical ability to perform outdoor job site duties and safely lift at least 50 pounds.
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