Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
5+ years as a construction superintendent or similar leadership role.
Experience in commercial construction, particularly in retail, hospitality, and ground-up projects.
Willingness to travel and stay onsite for extended periods as needed.
Strong scheduling skills with a focus on critical-path activities and sequencing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Procore experience preferred.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Supervise construction efforts to ensure compliance with design documents and quality standards.
Travel to assigned project locations and remain onsite throughout project duration.
Lead daily onsite activities and serve as the primary contact for safety and quality assurance.
Create and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project and Procore.
Coordinate with subcontractors to maintain project momentum and address potential delays.
Identify and resolve project risks and constructability issues proactively.
Manage subcontractor relationships through consistent communication and follow-up.
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Daily per diem
Housing provided or expenses covered
Travel expenses covered
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
Annual bonus
3 weeks paid maternity and paternity leave
401k match
Strong company culture
Engaging and creative project work
Full Job Description
Role Summary
Reporting to the Director of Field Operations, the Traveling Superintendent is the leader of the job site and is responsible for overseeing construction activities from pre-construction through project completion. This role will travel to assigned project locations and serve as LG Builders' primary field leader, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to LG's quality standards.
The ideal candidate is an experienced commercial construction superintendent who is comfortable taking ownership of projects in different markets and environments. They are a strong communicator and critical thinker who can build effective relationships with subcontractors, clients, project teams, and other stakeholders while proactively identifying potential challenges and keeping the project moving forward.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise the total construction effort to ensure each project is constructed in accordance with design documents, project requirements, quality standards, and the contracted schedule.
Travel to and remain onsite at assigned project locations as required throughout the duration of the project.
Lead daily onsite construction activities and serve as the primary point of contact for field operations, including safety, quality assurance, subcontractor coordination, and site logistics.
Create, maintain, and update project schedules using Microsoft Project and Procore, ensuring subcontractors and trades remain aligned with project milestones and critical-path activities.
Coordinate sequencing and short-term planning with subcontractors to maintain project momentum and proactively address potential schedule impacts.
Identify potential bottlenecks, constructability issues, project risks and drive solutions that minimize delays and maintain project commitments.
Manage subcontractor relationships through consistent communication and follow-up regarding scheduling, RFIs, change orders, quality, safety, and completion of work.
Review project drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and other construction documents to ensure work is being completed in accordance with project requirements.
Participate in project meetings and collaborate closely with Project Managers and other project team members regarding schedule, progress, cost impacts, field conditions, and project priorities.
Maintain a positive and productive relationship with clients by communicating professionally, managing expectations, and addressing concerns with a solution-oriented approach throughout the project.
Lead and promote a strong jobsite safety culture and ensure established safety requirements and procedures are consistently followed.
Maintain organized and accurate field documentation, including daily reporting, progress tracking, and project-related communication.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve jobsite productivity, field operations, safety processes, and internal systems.
Represent LG Builders professionally while working in different markets and serving as an onsite leader for the company.
Requirements
Qualifications for Success
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a comparable field preferred; equivalent construction field experience will also be considered.
Minimum of 5 years of experience serving as a construction superintendent or in a similar field leadership role.
Commercial construction experience required, with experience in retail, hospitality, commercial interiors, core and shell, and/or ground-up construction strongly preferred.
Ability and willingness to travel and remain at project locations for extended periods based on project needs.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage day-to-day field operations and coordinate multiple trades on an active construction site.
Strong scheduling experience with the ability to understand critical-path activities, long-lead items, sequencing, and schedule impacts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required; Procore experience strongly preferred.
Strong technical and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across project teams, subcontractors, clients, ownership groups, and other stakeholders.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, safety requirements, operating instructions, and other construction documents.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work with a sense of urgency while providing frequent, proactive communication.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish productive client, subcontractor, and project-team relationships.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with a resourceful, detail-oriented, and process-driven approach.
Flexibility and adaptability as project conditions change, with a solution-oriented mindset and the ability to make sound field decisions.
Experience implementing Pull Planning, Lean Construction principles, and collaborative scheduling practices preferred.
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation
Unlimited PTO
Daily Per Diem
Housing Provided / Housing Expenses Covered
Travel Expenses Covered
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance options
Annual Bonus
3-weeks Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
401k Match
Enviable Company Culture
Exciting and Creative Project Work
And so much more!
** We are not accepting recruitment agency submissions for this general role. Recruiters are not authorized to submit or solicit candidate profiles for this posting. Regardless of contracts in place, any submitted profiles by recruiters to this posting or via email to LG Group employees directly will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for recruitment fees. **
