Traveling Superintendent

Traveling Superintendent – Commercial Construction (Mandeville, LA)

Base Salary: $100,000 – $135,000 Per Diem Excellent Benefits

Our client is a well-established commercial general contractor with a strong presence across the Southeast. Known for high-quality execution on interior fit-outs, tenant improvements, and ground-up commercial projects, they pride themselves on delivering projects on time and to the highest standards for repeat institutional, retail, office, and healthcare clients. With a collaborative culture and a focus on long-term employee success, they offer stable career opportunities for experienced construction professionals who thrive in a traveling environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead a 16-week interior fit-out project in the Mandeville, LA area, with subsequent projects requiring travel throughout the Southeast (primarily LA, MS, AL, GA, FL, and TN). This is a field-based leadership role ideal for a hands-on, safety-focused superintendent who excels at managing subcontractors, maintaining schedules, and delivering quality commercial projects while living away from home during the work week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site operations for commercial construction projects, starting with a 16-week interior fit-out.
• Manage daily field activities, subcontractor coordination, and project schedule adherence.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and contract specifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections, progress meetings, and quality control reviews.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation.
• Proactively identify and resolve field issues to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Travel to project locations throughout the Southeast as assigned.

Requirements

• 5 years of traveling superintendent experience in commercial construction (required).
• Strong background in interior fit-outs, tenant improvements, or ground-up commercial projects.
• Proven ability to successfully manage projects while traveling and living out of hotels/Airbnbs.
• Deep knowledge of construction methods, building codes, scheduling, and subcontractor management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 certification and other relevant safety or construction certifications preferred.
• Willingness to travel Monday–Friday (or as required by project) throughout the Southeast.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive base salary of $100,000 – $135,000 DOE
• Per Diem package covering gas, room and board, and living expenses while traveling
• Company truck allowance (or vehicle stipend)
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and performance incentives
• Opportunity to work with a respected, growing commercial GC on varied and challenging projects across the Southeast

This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Traveling Superintendent looking for stability, strong compensation, and excellent support while working on high-quality commercial projects. If you have a proven track record leading traveling crews and delivering successful fit-out and commercial builds, we encourage you to apply.