Job Description

Role: Traveling Superintendent.

Location: Chicago, Illinois (Remote).

What We Need:

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead the field execution of projects across workplace, retail, hospitality, healthcare, lab and life sciences, mission-critical, and education sectors.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a traveling position, can establish strong on-site leadership quickly, and are comfortable remaining on-site nationwide for the full duration of each project.

This position is based out of our Chicago office; however, due to the extensive travel requirements, candidates are not required to reside in the Chicago area.

What You'll Do:

Meetings & Communication

• Participate in kickoff meetings with PX & team to understand financial goals, relationships, etc.
• Host field kickoff meeting with all trade partners & PMs.
• Manage day-to-day trade partner/vendor relationships.
• Manage relationship between site and building management/owner.
• Participate in closeout meeting and provide feedback on trade partners.
• Host trade partner gathering for closeout.
• Host weekly toolbox talk on site with all trade partners & document in Procore.
• Lead weekly on-site foreman meetings to review 3-week lookaheads, constraints, and critical path items.

Site & Field Management

• Establish and manage site setup, ensuring Redmond branding, safety signage, wayfinding, and PPE availability at all times.
• Oversee site logistics, material flow, and deliveries across active construction areas.
• Coordinate with the Warehouse team for site deliveries and train field staff on inventory systems when implemented.
• Manage, track, and complete punch lists through closeout.

Field Administration & Controls

• Manage field tickets and on-site change order documentation.
• Fully vet field claims in collaboration with the Project Manager and trade partners prior to ticket approval.

Technology & Construction Management

• Review construction documents & drawings and fully understand critical path items.
• Review superintendent binder on Procore; print at their discretion.
• Create schedule with PMs.
• Create 3-week lookaheads in Outbuild.
• Manage schedule and document schedule claims.
• Understand labor & GR allocation and track accordingly with PMs.
• Draft field RFIs and submit to PMs.

Safety

• Maintain on-site safety oversight with guidance and support from the Safety Director.
• Ensure safety training, documentation, and emergency/first-responder procedures are implemented and followed on-site.

Reporting & Documentation (Non-Technical Execution)

• Manage and upload progress photos in Procore or Sway.
• Complete daily logs in Procore.
• Prepare and submit weekly field reports in Procore.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to project sites nationwide and remain on-site for the full duration of each project
• Ability to mobilize quickly from the Chicago/home base as project needs require

What You'll Bring:

• 5-15+ years of experience as a Superintendent with ground-up and interior renovation experience.
• Experience managing sitework, structural work, MEP coordination, finishes, punch, and turnover.
• Lab, clean room, and mission-critical experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead highly detailed, regulated corporate interior projects from planning through closeout.
• Strong professional communication skills with clients, design teams, trade partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills, including early identification of issues during preconstruction and open collaboration to resolve them.
• Comfortable representing the company in client presentations, interviews, and pursuit efforts.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and support junior field staff, contributing to overall team development and consistency across traveling projects.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and weekends, along with extended stays away from home.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary, travel per diem, industry-leading benefits package, including:

• Gold PPO Health Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Generous Flex PTO
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Family Leave
• Professional Development
• Volunteer Time Off