Traveling Superintendent - Educational Construction

Opportunity for an experienced Traveling Superintendent to oversee ground‑up and renovation projects for K‑12 schools and higher education facilities nationwide.

Ideal for a field‑focused leader skilled in schedule control, subcontractor management, and delivering complex institutional builds while traveling regularly.

Client Details

A reputable national general contractor with a dedicated focus on educational construction, delivering high‑quality K‑12 and Higher Ed projects across multiple states. They offer a strong project pipeline, consistent travel opportunities, and a team‑oriented culture that values leadership, accountability, and long‑term career development.

Description

• Oversee daily onsite operations for K‑12 and Higher Ed construction projects.
• Manage subcontractors, site sequencing, and all field activities.
• Conduct site walks and ensure adherence to quality, safety, and schedule.
• Review drawings, specifications, and education‑specific project details.
• Lead coordination meetings with school districts, colleges, and design teams.
• Maintain daily logs, progress reports, and field documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and educational facility standards.
• Oversee inspections, punch lists, and project closeout.
• Travel full‑time to project locations across the U.S.

Profile

• 5-10+ years of experience as a Superintendent in K‑12 or Higher Ed construction.
• Skilled in managing ground‑up institutional buildings and campus renovations.
• Strong understanding of safety compliance, inspections, and educational facility codes.
• Able to read detailed drawings and coordinate complex multi‑trade environments.
• Excellent communicator; able to work with school boards, architects, inspectors, and PM teams.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable traveling extensively for long‑term assignments.
• Stable job history with consistent project completions.

Job Offer

• Competitive pay aligned with national traveling superintendent rates.
• Per diem, paid lodging, and travel arrangements.
• Strong multi‑state project pipeline in the education sector.
• Opportunity to build high‑impact facilities that serve schools and communities.
• Supportive operations team and long‑term career growth.

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