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Traveling Superintendent (Job number: 1495)

Johnson Controls Federal Systems
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

We are seeking a traveling Site Superintendent to join our federal team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the installation of metering systems for buildings on U.S. military and other federal government sites. The first project site that this role will support is the Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX for around one year (military experience is not required) . Future project sites will be U.S. military or other federal government project sites that are to be determined and could be anywhere in the United States, and potentially some global sites (but no designated war zone countries). All travel related expenses and local housing is provided (if not already local to the area). This will be explained further during the interview process.

 

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: Can be based anywhere in the United States with the ability to travel extensively. This role supports long-term assignments. Travel is around 90%.
Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 base salary plus per diem when traveling. Negotiable based on experience.
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation:
3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year. (6.5 weeks of paid time off in total throughout the year)

 

As a Superintendent, you will:

  • Supervise the field construction process of assigned projects in accordance with the plans and specifications, to ensure that each phase of the work is completed on schedule, within the budget, and with the quality workmanship expected by the company and the customer 
  • Supervises, inspects, reviews, records and reports on all site construction related activity ensuring that the assigned subcontractors perform their work on schedule.
  • Understand and develop means and methods for the construction/installation requirements of the particular project (in conjunction with Project Manager).
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of all employees and subcontractors.
  • Assist with quality control functions per contract (COE) requirements (submittal reviews, daily reports, preparatory meetings and other quality control program features) to ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements.
  • Enforce, facilitate and follow Company and contract safety requirements. Assist with SSHO functions per company standard practices and per contract requirements.
  • Schedule and plan work tasks, monitor progress of work with schedule updates (in conjunction with Project Manager)
  • Coordinate inspections, verifications, tests, and other contractual requirements with client.
  • Participate in regular project/site meetings with subcontractors, architects, engineers, client representatives and other groups.
  • Direct and coordinate subcontractor activities.
  • Is the primary management team member on the site on a day-to-day basis to identify and correct issues or deficiencies and/or escalate issues and deficiencies up the management chain to Project Manager and/or regional management.
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Project coordination and supervision experience with construction projects in the commercial and/or industrial building construction industry. 5 years preferred
  • Experience overseeing electrical trades teams in the construction industry.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and/or engineering drawings
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for employee supervision and client interface. 
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and basic Windows environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain military base accesses required for assigned projects (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)
  • Ability to travel up to 90%

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with projects at U.S. military or other federal government project sites
  • Experience working with project scope of $1 million or larger

 

Preferred Education

 

  • Associate Degree or Technical Schooling in electrical or electronic systems, or equivalent work experience


Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

 

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.  

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

  • Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
  • Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
  • Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaderslist
  • CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
  • Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
  • Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
  • Newsweek  America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
  • Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companieslist for the 17th time
  • Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
  • Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025listing
  • Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
  • Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

 

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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