DescriptionTraveling Industrial SuperintendentLocation: Full-time travel role supporting projects nationwide.
Position DescriptionWe are looking for a Traveling Industrial Superintendent to join our team. This role is responsible for leading field operations on complex industrial construction projects across the United States, including manufacturing, food & beverage, and mission-critical facilities.
The Traveling Industrial Superintendent will oversee day-to-day jobsite operations, coordinate trade partners, maintain project schedules, enforce safety and quality standards, and drive successful project execution from mobilization through closeout. The ideal candidate is a strong field leader with industrial construction experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to proactively solve problems in fast-paced project environments.
This is a full-time travel role supporting projects nationwide.
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct supervision of field labor and oversee trade partner activities to ensure work is performed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with contract documents and quality standards.
- Hold trade partners accountable for safety, scope, quality, and schedule compliance; minimize trade conflicts and idle time.
- Coordinate and schedule material, equipment, and delivery logistics to support uninterrupted field operations.
- Assist the Lead Superintendent as needed and manage multiple smaller projects or defined phases of larger projects.
- Develop and maintain site logistics plans, job flow, sequencing, and short-term look-ahead schedules (2-4 weeks).
- Track daily progress against baseline schedules, identify delays, and communicate schedule impacts to the project team.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with PARIC's Core Values; lead safety meetings and enforce safety standards.
- Enforce quality control through daily supervision, inspections, plan review, and coordination of required testing and inspections.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with trade partners, project teams, and owners; lead coordination meetings and provide regular field updates.
- Support cost awareness by tracking labor headcounts and hours, reporting delivery issues or delays, and identifying inefficiencies that may impact cost.
- Partner with the Project Manager to flag scope changes, support change order documentation, identify value engineering opportunities, and help preserve or improve project fee and margin.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to Field Managers, General Foremen, and crews; support training, onboarding, and team development.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite that reflects positively on PARIC and strengthens client relationships.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements- Completion of an apprenticeship program, Construction Management degree, or equivalent field experience.
- 4-10+ years of commercial construction field experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Proven ability to supervise field labor and manage trade partners across multiple scopes or project areas.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, building techniques, and constructability.
- Working knowledge of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
- Basic to intermediate understanding of construction scheduling, including milestone tracking and look-ahead planning.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, Teams) and construction management software.
- Knowledge of building codes, site layout, quality control processes, and safety regulations.
- Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor field staff, lead teams, and maintain a positive jobsite culture.
- Strong problem-solving skills with an understanding of how field decisions impact schedule, cost, and overall project success.
Why Join Us?- We offer comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, 10 Paid Holidays per year, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
- Career development and professional growth opportunities.
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.
