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Traveling Superintendent

Alston Construction
Edison, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!


Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!


Job Title: Traveling Superintendent


Job Summary: Lead and direct onsite personnel and subcontractors in the planning, coordination, and execution of work with the end result being a quality project completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and which attains or exceeds profit goals, while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the company’s image.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

  • Effectively plan, schedule, oversee, and manage onsite activities of project to ensure project’s goals and schedules are met.
  • Possess a strong working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, owner contract, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, and all other project related documents, and maintain a complete and accurate set of as-built drawings.
  • Proactively schedule and coordinate all subcontractors to ensure completion of the project in accordance with the project schedule and to ensure that no additional costs are required for completion of work.
  • Monitor subcontractors’ work and ensure they deliver work competently and in accordance with all applicable construction and engineering standards and codes, contract documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, safety and environmental rules, and quality control/assurance standards.
  • Handle project set-up to include obtaining trailer, equipment, required signage and postings, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other items in accordance with company procedures.
  • Complete accurate daily reports (including weather and subcontractor manpower reports), safety logs, equipment rentals, and cost coding.
  • Guide project to completion to ensure proper close-out and maintain and review punch list process to ensure all items are addressed and executed in a timely manner.
  • Comply with all safety policies, report suspected safety concerns, make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program, and visibly support and uphold the company’s strong safety culture.
  • Other related duties.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:

  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field and appropriate experience successfully managing construction projects for a general contractor from conception to completion. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Design-build experience on relevant project types.

The position reports to our Edison, NJ, office and requires 100% travel.


Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Salary Range: $90,000-$140,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Salary : $90,000 - $140,000

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