Traveling Project Superintendent
Location: Local and Southeast Travel
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to serve as the field superintendent on commercial construction projects in the Atlanta metro area and throughout the Southeast. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong field leader who enjoys traveling and takes pride in delivering high-quality projects from groundbreaking through completion.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in ground-up commercial construction, with experience on car rental and airport commercial projects highly preferred.
Position Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead Superintendent and primary field leader on assigned projects.
- Oversee all day-to-day field operations from mobilization through project completion.
- Manage subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate daily activities and sequencing of multiple trades.
- Develop and maintain project schedules and communicate progress to the Project Manager and leadership team.
- Conduct regular site meetings and coordinate subcontractor activities.
- Monitor workmanship, quality control, safety, and compliance with project specifications.
- Review plans, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to identify potential conflicts or issues.
- Coordinate inspections and ensure work meets applicable codes and project requirements.
- Work closely with the Project Manager, architects, owners, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Track and communicate project progress, schedule changes, delays, and field issues.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite.
- Help resolve field conflicts and provide solutions to keep the project moving forward.
- Ensure projects are completed with a high level of attention to detail and finish quality.
- Assist with project closeout, punch lists, inspections, and turnover.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of commercial construction experience preferred.
- Proven experience serving as a Lead or Project Superintendent on ground-up commercial projects.
- Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, and field operations.
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors and trades on complex projects.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of construction safety requirements and quality-control practices.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to identify problems in the field and develop practical solutions.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with construction management software.
Preferred Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
- Car rental
- Aviation
- Ground-up commercial buildings
- Projects requiring a high level of architectural detail and finish quality
Travel Requirements
This is a Southeast traveling position. The successful candidate must be comfortable traveling throughout the Southeast for extended project assignments.
Travel expenses, lodging, and applicable per diem will be provided in accordance with company policy.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is more than simply a jobsite manager — this individual will be the lead field representative and face of the company on the project.
The ideal candidate is a confident field leader who can manage subcontractors, maintain schedule and quality, communicate effectively with the project team, and represent the company professionally with owners and clients.
If you have strong ground-up commercial experience, take pride in high-quality construction, and enjoy the opportunity to work on projects across the country, we'd like to hear from you.
Contact me directly to have a confidential conversation; Samantha.Solomon@GoGpac.com / 605.277.3881
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.
