Commercial Construction Superintendent - Traveling (Nationwide) - Richmond, VA

United Contractor Services

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of commercial construction experience, including time as a superintendent
  • Willingness to travel nationally to job sites
  • Skilled in complex commercial construction layout
  • Strong knowledge of blueprints and architectural plans
  • Experience in building and maintaining project schedules
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and driven for quality
  • Excellent communication skills with clients and teams
  • OSHA 30 certification necessary
  • Comfortable using technology and cloud-based tools

Responsibilities

  • Run all phases of commercial construction projects from planning to completion
  • Coordinate with project managers, suppliers, and subcontractors to maintain workflow
  • Lead field crews with clear direction and accountability
  • Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality and safety compliance
  • Identify and resolve issues promptly to keep projects on track
  • Maintain accurate documentation, including daily reports and change orders
  • Promote a strong safety culture on all job sites

Benefits

  • Company-paid lodging and meal per diem during travel
  • Competitive mileage reimbursement
  • Performance incentive program with generous bonuses
  • Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • One week of paid volunteer leave annually
  • Clear advancement opportunities in a growing organization
Full Job Description
Travel Expectations: This is a nationwide traveling position. Candidates must be able and willing to travel to project sites throughout the U.S. To support that, we provide company-paid lodging, a meal per diem while on the road, and competitive mileage reimbursement.

What You'll Be Responsible For:
  • Run all phases of commercial construction projects, from initial planning and scheduling through to completion.
  • Coordinate daily with project managers, suppliers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to keep workflow steady and materials on schedule.
  • Lead field crews with clear direction, hands-on support, and consistent accountability.
  • Carry out regular site inspections covering progress, quality, and adherence to safety regulations and building codes.
  • Spot and resolve problems early to keep projects on track and on budget.
  • Keep documentation accurate and up to date - daily reports, progress updates, and change orders.
  • Build and enforce a strong, best-practices safety culture on every site.

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of commercial construction experience, including time served as a superintendent.
  • Able and willing to travel nationwide to job sites.
  • Skilled in the layout of complex commercial construction projects.
  • Strong command of blueprints, architectural plans, and structural drawings.
  • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining project schedules.
  • Self-motivated, detail-focused, and quality-driven.
  • Strong communicator with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
  • OSHA 30 certification required.
  • Comfortable with technology and cloud-based reporting platforms (tools and training provided).

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Company-paid lodging and meal per diem during travel
  • Competitive mileage reimbursement
  • Performance incentive program with achievable, generous bonuses
  • Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 1 week of paid volunteer leave annually, on top of PTO
  • Genuine advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization

Make Your Move - Apply Today: This is a chance to put your leadership and field expertise to work where it counts, on commercial projects across the country, with a company that backs its people. If that's the kind of role you're after, apply now.

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