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Traveling Construction Superintendent- Knoxville, TN

Michael Page, Knoxville, TN, United States


Overview

A well-established construction firm is hiring a Traveling Superintendent to lead field operations across multiple job sites nationwide. This position is responsible for driving schedules, maintaining quality and safety standards, and ensuring successful project delivery while traveling to assigned locations.

Description

The client is a construction-focused organization delivering projects across multiple locations, with an emphasis on quality execution, schedule-driven delivery, and strong on-site leadership. Their teams work closely with owners, inspectors, and project stakeholders to ensure consistent standards, clear communication, and successful project outcomes from start to finish.

Responsibilities

Oversee all day-to-day on-site construction activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards

Serve as the primary on-site representative, maintaining strong working relationships with clients, inspectors, and project stakeholders

Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel

Review construction drawings and specifications to ensure accurate execution

Enforce jobsite safety standards and maintain a clean, organized work environment

Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions clearly to project teams and clients

Track project milestones, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions

Maintain accurate daily reports and jobsite documentation

Profile

Proven experience as a Superintendent on commercial construction projects

Willingness and ability to travel extensively for project assignments

Strong leadership and communication skills, with a client-focused mindset

Solid understanding of construction means, methods, and safety practices

Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and schedules

Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented

Job Offer

Competitive health benefits

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and long-term stability

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual\s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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