Traveling Construction Superintendent

Syracuse, New York Permanent USD100,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Traveling Construction Superintendent to oversee commercial construction projects from pre-construction through completion, ensuring quality, safety, budget, and schedule objectives are achieved. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing construction organization delivering a variety of commercial projects while leading subcontractors and coordinating field operations across multiple job sites
  • Lead projects with real impact
  • Strong compensation, benefits, and career growth

About Our Client

Our client is a full-service commercial construction organization that manages projects from planning through completion and is committed to delivering high-quality results, maintaining strong safety standards, and fostering collaboration among project stakeholders. The company provides the resources, support, and autonomy needed for construction professionals to successfully manage field operations and contribute to project success.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and supervise all on-site construction activities from project startup through closeout.
  • Schedule and coordinate subcontractors, consultants, vendors, materials, and equipment to maintain project timelines.
  • Monitor project quality, ensuring all work complies with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
  • Oversee job site safety and enforce health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Coordinate required inspections and maintain compliance with local building authorities.
  • Review and communicate RFIs, ASIs, material submittals, and project updates with the project team.
  • Maintain daily job site logs and project documentation.
  • Lead subcontractor meetings and resolve construction conflicts proactively.
  • Identify and address scope gaps, schedule impacts, quality concerns, and safety violations.
  • Manage punch list completion and support permit revisions as required.
  • Ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget expectations.
  • Provide field leadership and direction to subcontractors and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 3-5+ years of commercial construction superintendent experience.
  • Experience managing commercial construction projects valued between approximately $250K and $5M.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multiple trades simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution abilities.
  • Highly organized with strong planning and scheduling capabilities.
  • Professional, customer-focused approach with a commitment to quality and safety.
  • Experience leading subcontractor meetings and managing field operations independently.



Required Skills and ExperienceMust-Have Requirements

  • Minimum 3-5 years of verifiable commercial construction experience.
  • OSHA certification.
  • Minimum two-year college degree.
  • Ability to read and interpret commercial construction drawings and specifications.
  • Experience with project scheduling, quality control, inspections, and job site safety.
  • Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and project management software.
  • Ability to supervise and coordinate up to 30+ subcontractors and vendors.



Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using Microsoft Project, Sage CM, ClockShark, and HoloBuilder.
  • Experience managing multiple commercial construction trades and projects simultaneously.
  • Proven ability to maintain project budgets and schedules in fast-paced environments.



What's on Offer

  • Medical and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • 10 days of paid time off after the first year of employment.
  • Six paid holidays annually.
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
  • Opportunity to take ownership of projects and develop leadership experience within a growing commercial construction environment.



Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 annually

Contact
Jordan Siok
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7133098

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Syracuse
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jordan Siok
Job Reference
JN-102026-7133098
 

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