Travel Superintendent – Electrical Infrastructure / Concrete Foundations

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Travel Superintendent – Electrical Infrastructure / Concrete Foundations

National
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    An established specialty construction contractor supporting electrical infrastructure projects throughout the central and western United States, is seeking a Traveling Superintendent - Concrete Foundations to lead traveling field crews. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who knows drilled pier and structural concrete construction, enjoys taking ownership of projects, and wants steady work with a privately owned company that values its field employees.

    What You'll Do as the Traveling Superintendent - Concrete Foundations:

    • Lead concrete foundation projects for electrical substations, switchyards, transmission facilities, and related infrastructure.
    • Manage projects from initial mobilization through completion, including crews, equipment, materials, and daily production.
    • Interpret engineered drawings and turn construction plans into safe, efficient field operations.
    • Oversee drilled piers, structural foundations, concrete pads, and related installation work.
    • Direct field crews of approximately 5-10 employees, with occasional responsibility for larger operations.
    • Coordinate equipment, manpower, materials, and jobsite resources to keep work moving.
    • Monitor construction quality, safety practices, production schedules, and project progress.
    • Work with customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and company leadership to resolve field issues.
    • Lead jobsite meetings and communicate schedule updates, resource needs, and project challenges.
    • Step in and assist crews with hands-on construction work when needed.
    • Maintain accountability for workmanship, safety, equipment, and jobsite performance.
    • Travel to projects throughout the central and western United States.

    Must-Haves as the Traveling Superintendent - Concrete Foundations:

    • Strong field experience in concrete foundations, drilled piers, drilled shafts, heavy civil construction, or closely related specialty foundation work.
    • Proven ability to independently lead construction crews and execute projects.
    • Ability to read engineered drawings and manage construction directly from plans.
    • Working knowledge of drilled pier installation and structural concrete foundation construction.
    • Experience coordinating field labor, equipment, materials, production, safety, and quality.
    • Willingness to work hands-on alongside the crew when necessary.
    • Comfort working outdoors in challenging weather and construction conditions.
    • Ability to travel extensively and remain on the road for extended periods, with home visits generally coordinated around project needs.
    • Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
    • Strong communication, leadership, accountability, and problem-solving skills.

    Nice-to-Haves as the Traveling Superintendent - Concrete Foundations:

    • Approximately 5-7+ years of relevant field construction experience, although highly capable candidates with less experience will be considered.
    • Experience building drilled pier foundations for substations, switchyards, or transmission infrastructure.
    • Experience with slurry drilling, rock drilling, and temporary or permanent casing.
    • Experience working in challenging soil and ground conditions.
    • Background managing multiple crews or larger foundation projects.
    • Class A CDL with air brake qualification.
    • Experience as a Concrete Superintendent, Drilling Superintendent, Foundation Superintendent, or senior field foreman.
    • Established relationships with skilled foundation crews or foremen.

    The Company Offers:

    • Starting compensation generally ranging from $45-$55+ per hour, depending on experience with additional overtime.
    • Significant overtime opportunities, with weekly schedules commonly around 55-60 hours.
    • Company-paid lodging while traveling.
    • Additional $50 per day per diem when using company-provided lodging.
    • Alternative camper/RV allowance arrangements for qualifying employees.
    • Company pickup truck and job-related equipment.
    • Health insurance with the company paying approximately 80% of individual premiums.
    • Retirement plan with company contribution or match of up to 3%, subject to plan terms.
    • Seven paid holidays plus an additional company-observed holiday.
    • Paid vacation based on tenure.
    • Annual discretionary bonus opportunities.
    • Potential additional performance incentives and negotiated sign-on assistance for qualifying hires.
    • Opportunity to work with experienced, accessible owners who understand field construction.
    • Consistent project opportunities across multiple states.
    • A close-knit, team-oriented culture that values safety, quality, accountability, and long-term relationships.
    • No relocation to company headquarters required.