Position Description: Traveling Superintendent – CSA (Mission-Critical Construction)
Position Title
Traveling Superintendent – Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA)
Location
Headquartered in Houston
Travel required nationwide (project-based assignments)
Position Summary
The Traveling Superintendent – CSA is responsible for the on-site execution, coordination, and supervision of all civil, structural, and architectural scopes on mission-critical and data center construction projects.
This role is a field leadership position accountable for:
- Driving schedule performance
- Enforcing safety and quality standards
- Managing subcontractors and field labor
- Coordinating with project management and client teams
The ideal candidate has 10+ years of construction experience and has successfully led projects with 20–50+ subcontractor personnel onsite, preferably within mission-critical, industrial, or large commercial environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Field Leadership & Execution
- Lead day-to-day field operations for CSA scopes across assigned projects
- Manage and coordinate subcontractors, field crews, and vendors (20–50+ personnel typical)
- Maintain tight control of schedule, sequencing, and work flow
- Ensure work is performed in accordance with contract documents, drawings, and specifications
2. Mission-Critical Schedule Management
- Execute work in high-pressure, schedule-driven environments (data centers / critical facilities)
- Identify and mitigate schedule risks early
- Coordinate closely with MEP trades to avoid conflicts and delays
- Support pull planning and short-interval scheduling (2–6 week lookaheads)
3. Safety Leadership
- Enforce strict compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies
- Conduct daily safety meetings, site walks, and hazard analysis
- Maintain a zero-incident safety culture
- Ensure all subcontractors adhere to project-specific safety requirements
4. Quality Control & Inspections
- Ensure all work meets project quality standards and tolerances
- Coordinate inspections, testing, and third-party QA/QC requirements
- Maintain punch list tracking and drive timely closeout
- Identify and correct deficiencies proactively
5. Subcontractor Management
- Direct and manage subcontractors to ensure:
- Productivity targets are met
- Workforce is adequate and properly staffed
- Work is aligned with schedule and sequencing
- Hold subcontractors accountable for performance and compliance
6. Coordination & Communication
- Serve as the primary field point of contact between:
- Project Managers
- Engineers and design teams
- Client representatives
- Inspectors and AHJs
- Participate in weekly coordination meetings and reporting
- Maintain accurate daily reports and field documentation
7. Logistics & Site Management
- Plan and manage site logistics including:
- Deliveries and material handling
- Equipment staging
- Site access and laydown areas
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient jobsite
8. Traveling Role Expectations
- Travel to project sites nationwide (often 100% during active assignments)
- Work extended hours as required to meet project demands
- Represent the company professionally in all client-facing interactions
Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum 10+ years of commercial construction experience
- Proven experience as a Superintendent on projects with:
- 20–50+ field personnel
- Multiple subcontract trades
- Strong background in CSA scopes:
- Sitework / civil
- Structural steel or concrete
- Building envelope and architectural finishes
Preferred:
- Experience on data centers, mission-critical, or industrial projects
- Experience working in live or high-reliability environments
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of:
- Construction drawings and specifications
- Scheduling (lookaheads, sequencing, critical path awareness)
- QA/QC processes
- Familiarity with tools such as:
- Autodesk ACC, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software
- Creating RFI’s, managing submittals, safety documentation.
Leadership Skills
- Ability to lead and motivate large subcontractor teams
- Strong decision-making under pressure
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- High level of accountability and ownership
Certifications (Preferred)
- OSHA 30
- First Aid / CPR
- Additional safety or field leadership certifications a plus
Compensation & Benefits
(Customize based on your structure)
- Competitive base salary (aligned with traveling superintendent market)
- Per diem and travel accommodations
- Bonus structure based on project performance
- Health, dental, vision benefits
- 401(k) or retirement plan
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Projects delivered on schedule and within quality expectations
- Strong subcontractor performance and accountability
- Safe job sites with zero or minimal incidents
- Clean, well-organized field operations
- Positive feedback from clients and project teams
Position Profile (Ideal Candidate)
- “Gets it done” mentality — field-first leader
- Comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Strong ownership mindset — treats the job like it’s their own
- Respected by subcontractors but firm in expectations
- Thrives in mission-critical, no-fail environments
