Superintendent — Traveling Site Supervisor

About this role

Join a team building and inspecting tank and underground utility work across the U.S. As a traveling Site Superintendent, you’ll be the company’s on-site representative managing subcontractors, schedules, safety, and quality control to keep projects on track. This role requires frequent travel, hands-on oversight of earthwork and tank-related activities, clear communication with the GC/engineer/owner, and detailed daily documentation. If you have strong field experience and like moving between projects, this role delivers steady assignments and scope for growth.

What you'll do

• • Monitor multiple job sites and subcontractors to ensure tank-related activities meet schedules and project milestones
• • Review plans, specifications, and submittals; verify installation methods and compliance with drawings
• • Perform site layout and maintain as-built locations; oversee QC testing including compaction, pressure, and hydrostatic tests
• • Enforce site safety policies and verify subcontractor compliance (PPE, trenching/excavation, fall protection)
• • Maintain detailed daily logs, photos, and documentation; report conflicts, issues, and schedule impacts to the Project Manager
• • Represent the company at preconstruction and progress meetings; coordinate directly with GC, engineer, and owner

What we're looking for

• • 5–7 years as a site superintendent or lead in underground utility/public works construction
• • OSHA 30 certification required
• • Hands-on experience with earthwork, underground utilities, and tank-related construction
• • Layout skills — proficient with laser and transit; ability to read and interpret civil drawings
• • Proven record of managing subcontractors, enforcing safety, and running field quality control
• • Willingness to travel extensively nationwide; able to work per diem assignments

Qualifications

• • OSHA 30 certification
• • 5–7 years superintendent or equivalent field leadership experience
• • Proficient with laser/transit layout tools and civil drawing interpretation
• • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel long-term
• • Deep foundation or concrete QC experience is a plus
• • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

What we offer

• • Per diem for travel assignments
• • Nationwide project assignments with regular travel rotations
• • Site-specific safety training and ongoing field support
• • Steady pipeline of projects and opportunities for advancement

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