Construction Superintendent

Hiring for Construction Superintendent

Role Overview

This is a traveling Construction Superintendent role responsible for leading large-scale commercial/industrial construction projects from start to finish—planning, execution, coordination, and delivery.

You’d act as the on-site leader managing craft teams, subcontractors, schedules, safety, and budgets across multiple disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, etc.).

📍 Location & Travel

• Based anywhere in the U.S.
• 70%+ travel required to project sites
• Long-term, project-to-project assignment model

🧭 Core Responsibilities

You would be expected to:

1. Project Execution

• Plan construction methods, manpower, materials, equipment
• Ensure work follows drawings, specs, and schedule

2. Field Leadership

• Supervise multiple trade groups (electricians, carpenters, boilermakers, etc.)
• Coordinate subcontractors and resolve on-site issues
• Maintain strong communication with unions and crews

3. Scheduling & Controls

• Track progress, adjust schedules, manage delays
• Support cost control and project reporting

4. Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety programs and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards

5. Stakeholder Communication

• Coordinate with clients, executives, vendors, and internal teams

6. Risk & Problem Solving

• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies
• Handle fast-changing field conditions

🧱 Must-Have Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 8+ years supervisory experience in commercial/industrial construction
• Experience with $15M+ projects
• Valid U.S. driver’s license + valid passport
• Willingness to travel extensively (70%+)

⭐ Ideal Candidate Traits

They strongly prefer someone who has:

• Deep understanding of construction scheduling + cost control
• Experience leading large, cross-functional field teams
• Strong safety record
• Ability to perform in high-pressure, fast-moving job sites

We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!