What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Superintendent - Commercial - National position at Novak Construction?
Location: Nationwide (home location flexible)
Travel: Frequent travel; home every other weekend
Novak Construction is a Chicago-based national general contractor specializing in complex projects across retail, healthcare, industrial, and cold storage sectors. We are known for quality, safety, and strong client partnerships.
We’re seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead large-scale commercial retail remodels and ground-up projects for major national clients (Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Primark, Wayfair).
Responsibilities
Novak Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Travel: Frequent travel; home every other weekend
Novak Construction is a Chicago-based national general contractor specializing in complex projects across retail, healthcare, industrial, and cold storage sectors. We are known for quality, safety, and strong client partnerships.
We’re seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead large-scale commercial retail remodels and ground-up projects for major national clients (Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Primark, Wayfair).
Responsibilities
- Lead all on-site construction activities
- Manage large crews (100 personnel) and subcontractors
- Create and maintain project schedules
- Ensure OSHA safety compliance and jobsite standards
- Monitor quality, progress, and budgets
- Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders
- Conduct site inspections and resolve issues
- 10 years of construction supervision experience
- 5 years managing large commercial or industrial projects
- Experience with complex remodels and ground-up builds
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel nationally
- Valid driver’s license
- Degree in Construction Management or related field
- OSHA 30 certification
- Experience with ProCore, Bluebeam, or AutoDesk
- Experience working in active/operating environments
- Competitive salary bonus potential
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO paid holidays
- Auto, fuel, and phone allowance
- Per diem (GSA rates)
- Company-paid travel home every other weekend
Novak Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.