Traveling Superintendent

Job Title: Traveling Superintendent

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Traveling Superintendent to oversee on-site coordination for all phases of hotel construction projects. This role involves coordinating subcontractors, materials, and equipment to ensure strict adherence to specifications, timely project progress, and budget compliance. The Superintendent will also be responsible for scheduling, inspections, quality control, and job site safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site activities for hotel construction projects.
• Ensure project specifications are strictly followed.
• Oversee scheduling, inspections, quality control, and job site safety.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure work proceeds on schedule and within budget.
• Develop and maintain lasting relationships with owners, design teams, consultants, contractors, trade partners, and vendors.
• Take initiative to resolve any project obstacles and ensure project goals are aligned and met.
• Act as an owner advocate by maintaining open communication and ensuring the owner"s needs are exceeded.
• Collaborate effectively with all project team members and provide necessary support and resources.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in hotel construction.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building abilities.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on goal planning and owner advocacy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in construction supervision and subcontractor management.

Work Environment

This position involves working on project sites across the Southeast US, including Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida, with a primary focus on Knoxville. The role comes with full benefits, a car allowance, and per diem. The work environment is supported by a local family-owned general contractor with a faith-backed leadership, known for its great reputation and growth opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Benefits: Monthly $800 truck allowance and $2400 per diem 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.