Traveling Superintendent

Powerwell is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent. We are recruiting for a Traveling Superintendent.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client is seeking a highly qualified Traveling Superintendent to oversee field operations for projects in the manufacturing, industrial, and power & energy sectors. This role requires taking charge of field teams, ensuring project completion in a safe, timely, and budget-conscious manner while maintaining compliance with contracts and the highest quality and safety standards.

LOCATION:

• The main office is in Livonia, MI, but this position requires both short and long-term travel. Candidates must be willing to travel or relocate for extended periods based on project-specific requirements.

• The position is fully remote with extensive travel, and candidates can be based anywhere in the U.S.

• Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Field Operations Management:

• Supervise and coordinate various subcontractors to ensure compliance with contracts.

• Act as the primary on-site leader, representing the company in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.

• Ensure productivity, efficient use of materials, and adherence to contractual performance.

• Provide input on technical, manpower, means, and methods during the estimating process.

• Investigate and report all accidents immediately to the Safety Director and complete required forms.

• Conduct morning huddles, weekly safety meetings, and required progress meetings.

• Lead and enforce safety regulations, issue violations as necessary, and correct unsafe conditions immediately.

Project Leadership:

• Review and understand the overall project scope, subcontractor responsibilities, plans, specifications, schedules, and self-performed work estimates.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop project schedules, review trade staffing, materials, tools, and equipment requirements, and confirm subcontractor availability.

• Ensure all project documentation, including plans, specifications, as-builts, shop drawings, samples, inspections, test reports, meeting minutes, and daily logs, are maintained and up to date.

• Provide daily leadership and direction to company and subcontractor personnel to achieve quality, cost, schedule, and client satisfaction goals.

Client & Team Relations:

• Maintain positive relationships with customers, architects, subcontractors, laborers, and construction team members.

• Attend and participate in progress meetings, providing necessary updates and information.

• Submit daily field reports, percentage completion details, and change scope information to the main office and Project Manager.

Safety & Compliance:

• Implement safety and security programs, ensuring proper setup for office, laydown areas, parking, and other site requirements.

• Establish project survey and base layout control and benchmarks.

• Review project safety, security, logistics, layout, labor, and permit requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of civil/site, architectural/finish, mechanical, and electrical work.

• Extensive knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, cost control, schedules, and safety.

• Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret plans and specifications.

• Thorough working knowledge of OSHA safety, security, and environmental regulations.

• Experience with software such as Primavera, Prolog, and Viewpoint.

• Strong problem-solving and planning skills.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Eight or more years of experience as a Superintendent on industrial projects, leading large, multi-union crews.

• Four-year engineering degree or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.

• Completion of 10 hours of MIOSHA training.

• Completion of OSHA 30 and/or MUST Modules.

• First Aid and CPR certification.

• Completion of Accident Investigation training.

BENEFITS:

• Free Medical Insurance
• Free Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• HSA with 50% of Deductible Funded by our client Annually
• 401K with One of the Highest Employer Matches in the Industry
• Cash-in-Lieu of Benefits Available
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off