Traveling Superintendent - Mission Critical

Traveling Superintendent

Our client is one of the nation's premier commercial construction firms, recognized for delivering some of the most challenging and technically sophisticated projects in the United States. Their portfolio spans mission critical facilities, corporate interiors, healthcare, government, mixed-use, hospitality, and other large-scale commercial developments. The company has built a reputation for excellence through a commitment to safety, innovation, quality, and client service. Consistently ranked among the top contractors in the industry, they continue to experience significant growth fueled by repeat business and long-standing relationships with some of the country's most respected organizations. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that prioritizes leadership development, career advancement, and investing in the latest construction technologies and best practices. The organization values experienced field leaders who can effectively manage complex projects while building strong relationships with project teams, clients, and trade partners. Due to continued expansion within its mission critical division, the company is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead large-scale projects and play a key role in delivering technically demanding work across the nation.

Job Description

• Provide overall field leadership for mission critical construction projects from groundbreaking through turnover.
• Manage day-to-day jobsite operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop, maintain, and drive project schedules while coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site logistics.
• Lead project site meetings and maintain effective communication with owners, design teams, trade partners, and internal project stakeholders.
• Enforce and promote a proactive safety culture while ensuring compliance with all company, local, and federal safety standards.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure work is completed in accordance with plans, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning activities, and turnover procedures.
• Identify and resolve field issues, schedule impacts, and constructability challenges before they affect project performance.
• Work closely with Project Managers to maintain budget controls, manpower planning, procurement schedules, and project forecasting.
• Review subcontractor performance and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained throughout project execution.
• Lead punch list and project closeout activities to ensure successful owner occupancy and project completion.
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents and field personnel while helping develop future construction leaders within the organization.
• Travel nationally as required to support current and future mission critical projects.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 8+ years of commercial construction experience with significant field leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience as a Superintendent leading ground-up mission critical, data center, advanced technology, or other highly technical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, commissioning processes, equipment coordination, and critical infrastructure construction.
• Experience managing large-scale projects valued at $50M+ is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects involving complex scheduling requirements, aggressive timelines, and multiple subcontractor trades.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, safety regulations, quality control procedures, and project sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Track record of building strong client and subcontractor relationships.
• Proficiency with scheduling software, project management platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel nationally and relocate temporarily to project locations as business needs require.
• Stable career history with a reputation for professionalism, accountability, and successful project delivery.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a top-tier national contractor with a strong backlog of work and exceptional financial stability.
• Long-term assignment on a major mission critical project in Colorado Springs, providing multi-year project continuity.
• Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• Strong retirement savings program with company contributions.
• Company-provided travel assistance, housing support, and project-related expenses when working away from home.
• Clear career advancement opportunities into Senior Superintendent, General Superintendent, and field leadership positions.
• Exposure to some of the most complex and technically challenging construction projects in the country.
• Collaborative culture that values employee development, innovation, and internal promotion.
• Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals while building a long-term career within a growing mission critical construction division.

Job Summary

Sector: Construction

Sub Sector: Site Manager

Industry: Property

Where: Colorado Springs

Contract Type: Permanent