What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Construction Superintendent – Traveling (Nationwide) - Richmond, VA position at United Contractor Services?
About the Company: United Contractor Services is a fast-growing national subcontractor self-performing across drywall, metal stud framing, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, stucco, and painting. As one of the largest specialty subcontractors in North America and a Top 50 Walls and Ceilings Contractor in the U.S., we deliver value-added services to repeat customers across multiple regions nationwide. We're looking for a seasoned Commercial Construction Superintendent to lead projects across the country and ensure they're completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Travel Expectations: This is a nationwide traveling position. Candidates must be able and willing to travel to project sites throughout the U.S. To support that, we provide company-paid lodging, a meal per diem while on the road, and competitive mileage reimbursement.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
- Run all phases of commercial construction projects, from initial planning and scheduling through to completion.
- Coordinate daily with project managers, suppliers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to keep workflow steady and materials on schedule.
- Lead field crews with clear direction, hands-on support, and consistent accountability.
- Carry out regular site inspections covering progress, quality, and adherence to safety regulations and building codes.
- Spot and resolve problems early to keep projects on track and on budget.
- Keep documentation accurate and up to date - daily reports, progress updates, and change orders.
- Build and enforce a strong, best-practices safety culture on every site.
Qualifications:
- 2 years of commercial construction experience, including time served as a superintendent.
- Able and willing to travel nationwide to job sites.
- Skilled in the layout of complex commercial construction projects.
- Strong command of blueprints, architectural plans, and structural drawings.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining project schedules.
- Self-motivated, detail-focused, and quality-driven.
- Strong communicator with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- OSHA 30 certification required.
- Comfortable with technology and cloud-based reporting platforms (tools and training provided).
Compensation & Benefits:
- Company-paid lodging and meal per diem during travel
- Competitive mileage reimbursement
- Performance incentive program with achievable, generous bonuses
- Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 1 week of paid volunteer leave annually, on top of PTO
- Genuine advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization
Make Your Move – Apply Today: This is a chance to put your leadership and field expertise to work where it counts, on commercial projects across the country, with a company that backs its people. If that's the kind of role you're after, apply now.
United Contractor Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.
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Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo a drug test and background check in accordance with applicable laws. Providing false information may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or termination of employment. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge and agree to these requirements.
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000