Traveling Construction Superintendent
firnishHouston (TX)
Traveling Construction Superintendent
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firnishHouston (TX)
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About the role
TRAVELING CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT FIRNISH | Hospitality Renovation & Construction
Position: Traveling Construction Superintendent
Employment Type: Salary, paid biweekly
Location: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX (Preferred) | Nationwide Travel Required
About Firnish Headquartered in Rockwall County, within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Firnish specializes in hospitality renovations, focusing on tribal casino hotels and boutique properties nationwide. Our projects range from furniture and fixture refreshes to comprehensive renovations of guest rooms, bathrooms, and public spaces. We manage procurement, logistics, construction, and installation with a commitment to quality craftsmanship and exceptional client service.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Construction Superintendent to independently oversee hospitality renovation projects throughout the United States. The ideal candidate possesses extensive construction knowledge, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage crews, coordinate trades, establish realistic project schedules, and proactively resolve challenges while maintaining effective communication with project management and company leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management: Oversee daily construction operations, ensuring projects meet established schedules, budgets, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Scheduling & Productivity: Develop and adjust construction schedules by accurately evaluating project scope, labor productivity, crew capabilities, material availability, and anticipated task durations.
Team Leadership: Direct construction crews and subcontractors, conduct daily meetings, delegate responsibilities, monitor performance, and assist with hiring and training.
Technical Oversight: Interpret construction drawings and supervise work involving drywall, painting, caulking, LVT and other flooring, carpentry, plumbing, electrical systems, and interior finishes. Coordinate licensed or specialized trades when required.
Equipment Operation: Demonstrate experience safely operating construction equipment, including forklifts, skid-steer loaders, tractors, and trenching equipment, as applicable to project requirements.
Project Coordination: Collaborate with Project Managers on procurement, material deliveries, labor requirements, and scheduling. Identify potential delays and independently implement appropriate solutions.
Documentation & Communication: Maintain accurate daily construction logs, communicate project updates and cost impacts, and professionally coordinate with property owners, hotel management, and company leadership.
Safety & Quality Control: Enforce applicable safety regulations, building codes, and company procedures. Maintain organized jobsites, conduct inspections, and oversee punch lists and project completion.
Qualifications & Skills:
- RequiredProven experience independently managing commercial construction or renovation projects, including crews and subcontractors.
- Extensive hands-on construction knowledge, including trade sequencing, labor estimation, and project scheduling.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and use Microsoft Office and construction management software.
- Experience operating relevant construction equipment, with required training and authorization.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States. Preferred
- Candidates based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, particularly Rockwall County and surrounding areas, are preferred 10+ years of progressive construction experience, ideally in a superintendent or supervisory capacity.
- Experience managing hospitality renovations, commercial interiors, or occupied properties.
- Established network of dependable subcontractors and skilled tradespeople.
Physical Requirements:
This hands-on position requires regular onsite presence and physical activity, including prolonged standing and walking (potentially nine or more hours daily), navigating active construction sites, climbing, bending, and lifting materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary. Candidates must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Travel, Work Schedule & Benefits:
Extensive nationwide travel is required, with the Superintendent residing at or near assigned project locations. Projects typically range from one week to five months, with schedules varying according to construction requirements.
Between projects, the Superintendent may work remotely or assist with field measurements and related assignments for our sister company, Diamante Worldwide, Inc.
Firnish Offers:
- Competitive salary, paid biweeklyPPO health, dental, and vision insurance
- Reimbursement of approved travel expenses and mileage at the applicable federal rate
- Company-provided computer, accessories, tools, and necessary equipment
- Firnish is an equal opportunity employer.
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