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Superintendent (Traveling) | Commercial Construction
Integrity & Accountability. Client Satisfaction. Leadership.
At Michael Kinder & Sons, we believe great buildings start with great people. As a trusted name in commercial construction for over 133 years, we’re proud to deliver projects that shape communities and stand the test of time. We’re currently seeking a skilled and motivated Traveling Superintendent to oversee job sites. In this role, you’ll be the on-site leader, coordinating teams, managing schedules, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met—no matter the location. If you’re ready to take your construction career on the road and be part of a company that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and integrity, we’d love to meet you.
MKS is a team. We ensure that all team members feel valued by living our Core Values. In this role, you will be expected to:
- Be Transformational
- Be Exceptional
- Be Accountable
- Be Meaningful
- Be Safe
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Site Setup & Logistics
- Establish and maintain field office operations for the project.
- Develop and implement site logistics plan, including utilities, parking, staging, and material storage.
- Coordinate installation and maintenance of temporary and permanent site utilities (e.g., sewer, electric, water).
- Oversee daily site conditions, including trade housekeeping and general organization.
Project Execution & Coordination
- Manage construction execution to align with contract documents and defined scopes of work.
- Review and coordinate construction activities per drawings, specifications, submittals, change requests, and codes.
- Conduct pre-construction meetings with subcontractors to review site-specific expectations.
- Support the Project Management Team with initial and ongoing schedule development.
Scheduling & Procurement
- Lead creation, update, and distribution of weekly 3-week look-ahead schedules aligned with overall project milestones.
- Expedite and coordinate delivery of key materials and equipment with vendors and trades.
- Organize and lead weekly project scheduling meetings; prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes.
- Collaborate with project team to ensure timely procurement and delivery logistics.
Communication & Documentation
- Participate in bi-weekly Owner/Architect/Engineer and Trade contractor meetings.
- Generate and expedite Requests for Information (RFIs) and track resolution.
- Assist with tracking submittals, change requests, and project documentation alongside PM team.
- Issue clear and timely documentation to maintain alignment among all stakeholders.
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce on-site OSHA and company safety compliance in collaboration with the Safety Director.
- Schedule and participate in inspections required by local and state authorities.
- Assist in developing job-specific safety and quality control plans; ensure daily adherence.
- Lead compliance efforts for final inspections and occupancy requirements.
Quality Control & Closeout
- Help develop and implement job-specific Quality Control plan.
- Oversee on-site quality assurance during all phases of construction.
- Assist with punch-list creation and lead efforts to ensure timely and complete resolution.
- Support project closeout activities including final quality checks and occupancy coordination.
The above job description is general in nature and may not identify all the duties/functions required to complete the day-to-day Superintendent tasks.
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
- Ensure Client Satisfaction by recognizing and meeting all Client needs.
- Provide leadership through team building communications, motivation, confidence, good judgement, accountability and listening to others
- Communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
- Support and assist as needed all Team members in their roles.
- Ensure that all parties know the importance of safety on the project and educate all that need it.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 10 years of commercial/industrial construction experience
- Experience as lead superintendent on projects with value of $5M or more.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Ability to read, understand and execute construction work as defined in the drawings, specifications, addenda, submittals, technical manuals, and product/material installation instructions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods)
- Ability to implement and follow Company policies, procedures and standards is essential
- Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills required
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Procore experience desired but not required.
JOIN THE FAMILY
Michael Kinder and Sons is a fourth-generation family-owned Plan, Design, Build construction firm is proud to be a leader in the design-build construction industry. Innovate Commercial Interiors is a fast-growing furniture sales company. Allied Commercial Real Estate is a trusted name known for its transparency. The MKS family of businesses is committed to serving our clients by providing the highest level of services. We are a company that is a rare combination of tradition and transformation. We won’t accept less than the best for all our clients.
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Fort Wayne Design Build Firm | Michael Kinder and Sons
Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $125,000