Traveling Industrial Superintendent in Philadelphia

Job Description

Traveling Superintendent | Ground-Up Industrial Projects (East of the Mississippi)

📍 100% Travel | 🏠 Home Every 4 Weeks | 💼 Competitive Compensation + Exceptional Benefits

An established and highly respected national general contractor is seeking experienced Traveling Superintendents to oversee ground-up commercial and industrial construction projects throughout the eastern U.S. Projects are based east of the Mississippi, and superintendents return home every four weeks.

This role is ideal for field leaders who enjoy solving problems on active jobsites, managing complex projects, and working with high-performing teams.

🚀 What You’ll Get:

• Company truck, gas card, phone, and tablet
• Paid travel and per diem based on location
• Flexible travel rotations (home every 4 weeks)
• Strong salary + bonus potential
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO
• Tight-knit company culture that values field leadership

🔧 Responsibilities:

• Lead ground-up builds from sitework through turnover
• Build, update, and own the full project schedule
• Coordinate with project managers to deliver profitable results
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and field staff
• Read and interpret all construction documents
• Ensure a safe, organized, and efficient jobsite
• Serve as the point of contact for owners, architects, and consultants

📌 Requirements:

• 5+ years of superintendent experience in commercial/industrial ground-up builds
• Experience on projects $15M+ in size
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage complex logistics and fast-paced field environments
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (preferred)
• Willingness to travel full-time with 4-week home rotation

📩 Interested?

Send your resume to audrey.longe@gogpac.com or call/text 605.705.4891 to learn more.

All conversations are confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.