Traveling General Superintendent
St. Louis
Permanent
USD200000 - USD250000
Construction
PR/588480_1776266578
Traveling General Superintendent
Senior General Superintendent
St. Louis, Missouri
Rare leadership opportunity to join a growing construction organization in St. Louis, Missouri as we expand our portfolio of work throughout the region and surrounding markets.
We are seeking a Senior General Superintendent to lead overall field operations on a large‑scale, complex commercial project. This role involves overseeing a sizable team of superintendents while ensuring company policies and procedures are consistently met across safety, scheduling, budget, quality, and client satisfaction. This position is site‑based and plays a critical role on the project leadership team.
About the Organization
We are a well‑established, nationally recognized construction management firm with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects safely and on schedule. Our work spans a wide range of markets, including education, healthcare, laboratories, manufacturing, corporate environments, and sports facilities.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be a strong fit for this role or other opportunities within the organization.
Who You Are
You are an experienced construction leader who coaches and develops others through an inclusive and empathetic leadership style. You provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and guidance to help team members succeed in both current and future roles. You set priorities, delegate effectively, and communicate progress with clarity and consistency.
You establish measurable standards to assess quality, impact, and timeliness while recognizing successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high‑performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talent through motivation, accountability, and discipline.
You leverage business insight by understanding industry trends, local market conditions, and organizational strategy to make informed decisions and create competitive advantage. You apply a strategic mindset to anticipate long‑term opportunities and risks.
Your core values align with integrity, teamwork, accountability, caring, discipline, dedication to excellence, and entrepreneurial thinking.
What's in It for You
The organization offers robust professional development through structured training resources and on‑the‑job learning opportunities. You will work alongside experienced professionals in an environment that supports continuous growth, leadership development, and skill expansion.
This role provides the opportunity to protect and promote the interests of both the company and its clients while demonstrating the characteristics of a trusted senior leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate trade contractors and subcontractors to ensure high‑quality work aligned with the approved project schedule
- Supervise construction operations for a large project or multiple concurrent projects
- Lead, mentor, and develop the project field team
- Manage general conditions and site services budgets
- Develop, document, and communicate work plans for field changes
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of contract documents to coordinate trades, plan work, and proactively address potential issues
- Ensure required permits are obtained and maintained
- Monitor safety performance across all trades; serve as the primary field safety leader and enforce quality and safety standards
- Plan and execute work‑arounds, shutdowns, and tie‑ins
- Lead contractor meetings and oversee daily reporting using project management software
- Communicate schedule status, updates, and changes to project teams and trade partners
- Coordinate and manage jobsite logistics
- Oversee and continuously improve the project quality plan
- Resolve jurisdictional and scope‑related disputes
- Establish credibility with owners, trade partners, unions, and other stakeholders through fairness, consistency, and professionalism
Experience & Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Extensive experience leading large‑scale commercial or industrial construction projects in a superintendent or senior field leadership role
- Experience on life sciences or manufacturing projects is a plus
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong technical expertise and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to adapt to changing project needs and priorities
- Experience supporting business development efforts, interviews, and presentations
- Strong team‑oriented mindset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management platforms (e.g., Procore)
- Ability to interpret and manage construction documents and drawings
- Broad experience across construction methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
- Deep understanding of construction safety practices and ability to enforce project safety plans
- Proven ability to foster a strong "safety‑first" culture
- Experience supervising and developing project teams
- Working knowledge of labor relations
- OSHA 30 certification
FAQs
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