(Traveling) Superintendent- Wind

Job Description

Superintendent I / II – Wind - 650422
Location: 100% Travel (Nationwide)\n
Base Salary: $111,100 – $155,000 DOE\n
Employment Type: Direct Hire\n
Travel Schedule: 3 weeks on (Monday–Friday, Saturdays as needed), followed by 1 week home\n
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available\n
Compensation & Benefits\n

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• Per Diem: $1,660 every two weeks

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• Travel Allowance: $400 every two weeks (paid whether employee travels home or not)

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• Project Completion Bonus: Approximately 10% (pending confirmation)

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• Annual Bonus: Paid each March

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• Incentive Pay: Begins at 5% of each paycheck and increases annually up to 15%

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• 100% Travel with scheduled home rotations

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Interview Process\n

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• Virtual interview with Hiring Manager

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• Virtual panel interview with the hiring team

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Job Summary
We are seeking a Traveling Superintendent (Level I or II) to lead field operations on large-scale wind and industrial construction projects across the United States. This individual will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising field personnel, assistant superintendents, subcontractors, and craft workers while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.\n
\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on construction leader with experience managing self-perform work, developing project schedules, mentoring field teams, and overseeing all phases of construction from planning through project closeout.\n
\nCandidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with 100% travel and rotating schedules.Responsibilities\n

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• Plan and coordinate materials, equipment, inspections, and manpower to support project schedules

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• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability

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• Coordinate project plans with engineering and design teams

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• Develop and manage project schedules, including short- and long-term look-ahead schedules

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• Manage site logistics and daily construction operations

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• Supervise assistant superintendents, foremen, general foremen, craft personnel, and subcontractors

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• Mentor, coach, and develop field leadership teams

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• Conduct orientations, planning meetings, safety meetings, and performance discussions

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• Track project progress and ensure proper task coding and reporting

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• Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams

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• Lead by example while promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement

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• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with company standards

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• Support hiring, workforce planning, transfers, and staffing decisions as needed

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Required Qualifications\n

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• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field OR 10+ years of construction trade experience

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• Valid driver's license

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• Experience managing multiple complex construction projects from development through closeout

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• Experience creating and managing project schedules, including 3-week, 6-week, monthly, and quarterly look-ahead schedules

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• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills

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• Experience managing self-perform construction work (not solely subcontractor management)

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• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills

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• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency

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• Basic understanding of construction law and business practices

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• OSHA 30 Certification

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• Ability and willingness to travel 100%

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Preferred Qualifications\n

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• Wind energy construction experience

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• Utility-scale or large industrial construction experience

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• Crane erection or heavy lift experience

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• Concrete foundation construction experience

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• Experience leading crews ranging from craft labor through superintendent-level personnel

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• Experience in fast-paced, schedule-driven construction environments

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Ideal Candidate Profile\n

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• Proven leader with strong field construction experience

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• Experience managing self-perform construction operations

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• Able to develop, manage, and drive project schedules

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• Strong mentor capable of developing foremen, general foremen, and assistant superintendents

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• Comfortable working on large-scale industrial or utility construction projects

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• Organized, safety-focused, and able to lead diverse teams in demanding field environments

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• Willing to travel nationwide on a rotating schedule

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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We connect the right people with the right opportunities, building high-impact teams that drive transformation and growth.\n
EEOC Compliance Statement
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\n The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.\n
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