What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Superintendent position at Smith Arnold Partners?
A well-established construction contractor is looking to bring on an experienced Superintendent to support traveling projects across commercial, federal, and municipal construction sectors.
This is a strong opportunity for a field leader who enjoys working on diverse projects, traveling to different locations, and taking ownership of onsite operations. The role offers consistent project exposure, leadership responsibility, and long-term career stability within a growing organization.
What people are saying
- “Great company to work for with strong leadership and team support.”
- “Fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and grow professionally.”
- “Good culture, steady work, and management that supports the field teams.”
Title: Superintendent
Location: Traveling Role — Projects Across the East Coast & Nationwide
Salary: $75,000 – $150,000
Why This Role?
- Consistent Project Variety
- You’ll work across multiple project types including commercial, federal, and municipal construction, gaining exposure to diverse scopes and environments that strengthen long-term career growth.
- Travel Opportunity with Stability
- This role combines the excitement of travel with the backing of a steady project pipeline, providing consistent work while allowing you to experience projects across different regions.
- Leadership Ownership
- You’ll have real authority onsite, leading teams, coordinating subcontractors, and directly influencing project success from start to finish.
- Collaborative Team Environment
- You’ll work alongside experienced project managers and field teams who prioritize communication, safety, and execution excellence.
What You’ll Be Doing
- You’ll serve as the onsite leader responsible for driving daily construction operations and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
- Managing day-to-day jobsite operations from mobilization through project completion
- Supervising subcontractors and coordinating all onsite construction activities
- Maintaining project schedules and ensuring milestones are achieved
- Enforcing safety standards and regulatory compliance across all phases of work
- Coordinating inspections, site logistics, and field reporting
- Leading subcontractor and coordination meetings
- Working closely with Project Managers to resolve field issues and maintain progress
- Managing work performed in active or occupied environments when required
- Maintaining quality control standards and project documentation using construction software platforms
- This role is highly field-focused and requires regular travel to support project assignments.
What is Sought
- 3-5 years of construction supervision or field leadership experience
- Experience working on commercial, federal, or municipal construction projects
- Ground-up and renovation experience preferred
- Willingness and ability to travel for the majority of the year
- Ability to obtain government security clearance
- OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred
- C-QCM and/or SSHO certifications preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable managing projects in occupied or active environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
- Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred
Salary : $75,000 - $150,000