Full Job Description
Traveling Lead Superintendent - Structural Steel
Location: Northeast Region
Salary is heavily dependent on experience.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Superintendent with strong expertise in structural steel construction to oversee multi-level commercial and industrial projects. This role requires a proven leader who can effectively manage job sites, coordinate subcontractors, and maintain strict safety and quality standards while traveling to various project locations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead all field operations on structural steel-focused projects, ensuring schedule, safety, and quality compliance.
• Coordinate steel deliveries, sequencing, and erection to minimize downtime.
• Enforce and uphold site-wide safety standards across multiple subcontractors and trades.
• Manage field conflicts, mis-fabrications, and schedule delays while keeping the project on track.
• Conduct and coordinate inspections to ensure compliance with engineering specs, codes, and client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong subcontractor relationships while ensuring accountability.
• Report progress, issues, and updates to project managers and clients.
• Motivate crews to perform under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Drive quality installation with precision in multi-level structural steel projects.
Qualifications:
• Experience as a Superintendent, with a strong focus on
structural steel projects. Can take all levels.
• Proven track record leading
multi-level and large-scale projects
from start to finish.
• Deep understanding of
steel erection, sequencing, inspections, and tolerances.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong safety background and ability to manage busy sites with multiple trades.
• Willingness to travel frequently to job sites.