Traveling Superintendent (Midwest) Job at Just Construction Recruitment, Kansas City, KS

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  • Just Construction Recruitment
  • Kansas City, KS

Job Description

I am currently representing one of the largest GC's in the US, who work on large scale commercial projects valued at $50m+.

You will be responsible for the planning, management, and execution of all aspects of moderately complex construction projects. This leadership role involves managing on-site teams, orchestrating construction sequencing, and ensuring project goals are met regarding safety, quality, and profitability.

A direct career path up to Senior Superintendent.

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Safety

  • Safety Culture: Lead the project’s safety culture by mentoring staff and maintaining an injury-free environment. Investigate incidents and implement retraining as necessary.
  • Field Management: Oversee subcontractors, suppliers, and internal staff to ensure a seamless workflow.
  • Site Control: Coordinate the care, custody, and control of the project site, including logistics and work-plan development for self-performed tasks.

Project Execution & Scheduling

  • Scheduling: Create and manage the master project schedule, implementing changes as needed to ensure timely delivery.
  • Meeting Leadership: Lead daily stand-ups, weekly trade meetings, and participate in Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) progress meetings.
  • Budgetary Oversight: Monitor project budgets and costs via management software; identify financial impacts of project changes.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure strict compliance with specifications through internal QA/QC standards and external resources.

Strategic Partnerships & Preconstruction

  • Pre-Planning: Partner with field leadership to establish staffing needs and develop project pre-plans.
  • Contract Management: Apply terms and conditions of owner and subcontractor contracts to daily operations.
  • Procurement: Manage material and equipment needs, assisting in the selection of tools and formwork for self-perform operations.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience & Education

  • Industry Experience: 8+ years in commercial construction.
  • Leadership Experience: 5+ years of direct field supervision.
  • Project Scope: Proven track record of leading large-scale projects ($50M+) and/or managing multiple project teams simultaneously.
  • Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.

Technical Skills

  • Scheduling: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in industry-standard scheduling and project management software.
  • Lean Construction: Practical ability to apply Lean processes and philosophies to field operations.
  • Technical Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of layout skills, crane flagging, and rigging.
  • Operational Awareness: Deep understanding of labor productivity, self-perform operations, and trade-specific scopes.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

  • Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent physical activity (climbing, bending, reaching).
  • Willingness to work non-traditional hours and travel/relocate for project assignments.
  • Comfortable working in extreme outdoor weather conditions.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Relocation,

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