Traveling Superintendent (Cold Storage, Refrigeration, Tilt-up)
Summary
Leads multi-site cold storage, refrigeration, tilt-up, warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution center projects, with frequent travel and commissioning, QA/QC, safety, subcontractor, and schedule coordination. Requires 7+ years as a superintendent, 35 years in cold storage/refrigeration and food processing, and U.S. work authorization.
Highlights
- Work Arrangement
- On-Site
- Experience
- 7+ years as a construction Superintendent; 35 years in cold storage/refrigeration and food processing
- Education
- High school diploma or GED required; Construction Management degree or technical certificate preferred
- Travel Required
- Frequent travel; short-term relocations and extended assignments
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
Traveling Superintendent
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent specializing in cold storage and refrigerated facilities to lead multi-site construction and retrofit projects across the region. This role is responsible for on-site leadership of tilt-up, warehouse, manufacturing and distribution center builds with emphasis on refrigeration systems, food processing requirements, schedule and budget adherence, safety and quality. The Traveling Superintendent will travel frequently to project sites, coordinate subcontractors and trades, and ensure successful mobilization, commissioning and turnover to the client.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day on-site leadership and supervision for cold storage, refrigerated and food processing construction projects across multiple locations.
- Manage all aspects of jobsite operations including tilt-up concrete work, structural coordination, warehouse and distribution center construction, and manufacturing facility requirements.
- Coordinate and supervise refrigeration and MEP trades to ensure correct installation, sequencing, pre-test and commissioning of refrigeration systems and associated equipment.
- Oversee subcontractor performance, enforce contract requirements, monitor scopes of work, and resolve coordination or performance issues promptly.
- Develop, maintain and update project schedules; coordinate logistics and work sequencing to meet milestones use MS Project or Primavera P6 as required.
- Manage material logistics, equipment coordination and mobilization to minimize downtime and maintain productivity on remote and traveling assignments.
- Control field-level cost tracking, identify potential change orders, document scope changes, and support change order negotiations and approval processes.
- Perform regular quality assurance/quality control inspections; enforce workmanship standards and ensure compliance with contract documents and blueprints.
- Read and interpret construction documents, shop drawings and BIM/Revit/AutoCAD models; use Bluebeam or similar tools for markups and RFIs.
- Enforce site safety and regulatory compliance including OSHA 10/30 requirements, permit management, inspections and safety planning.
- Coordinate with union labor representatives and manage on-site labor relations and scheduling where applicable.
- Lead client communication and progress meetings, provide daily/weekly reports, and act as primary on-site representative during construction and commissioning.
- Manage commissioning activities, startup verification, punch lists and turnover procedures to ensure systems perform to design and client expectations.
- Drive continuous improvement, mentor site personnel, and maintain a professional, client-focused approach throughout project delivery.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7+ years experience as a Superintendent on construction projects, with at least 35 years focused on cold storage/refrigeration and food processing facilities.
- Demonstrated experience with tilt-up construction, warehouse/distribution center builds, manufacturing facilities, and heavy refrigeration systems.
- Strong knowledge of refrigeration equipment, MEP coordination, and commissioning processes for refrigerated environments.
- Proven ability to travel frequently and manage multiple project sites; comfortable with short-term relocations and extended on-site assignments.
- Track record of successful subcontractor management, trade coordination, mobilization and material/equipment logistics.
- Proficient in scheduling and project controls using MS Project and/or Primavera P6; experience with cost control and change order processing.
- Skilled in blueprint reading, shop drawing review and using digital tools such as Bluebeam, BIM/Revit and AutoCAD for coordination and QA/QC.
- Committed to safety with experience enforcing OSHA regulations, managing permits and conducting site inspections.
- Excellent communication skills, client-facing experience and demonstrated ability to resolve field issues quickly and professionally.
- High school diploma or GED required; Construction Management degree, technical certificate or equivalent experience preferred.
- Nice-to-have: experience with subcontractor management platforms, formal project management experience, QA/QC program ownership, permit management systems, union labor experience, equipment coordination software, and familiarity with commissioning protocols for cold storage projects.
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Salary
$145000 - $180000 USD per year