Traveling Superintendent

Overview

Are you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that “nothing is impossible.” 84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the perfect career opportunity for you!

 

WHO IS 84?

 

84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!

 

At 84 Lumber,  we promote nearly 100% from within, creating a unique environment where you can build your own career path. Over 96% of our store managers began as Manager Trainees, and on average, you can earn your first promotion within six months.

 

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

 

We offer all the benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Holiday pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits)
• Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships

RECOGNITION & AWARDS:

 

84 Lumber is proud to be recognized as one of America’s:

• Most Patriotic Companies by Newsweek, 2026
• Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, 2026
• Largest Family Businesses by Forbes, 2026
• Top Private Companies by Forbes, 2025
• Best Large Employers by Forbes, 2025

The Traveling Superintendent is responsible for the supervision of, and coordination with, independent subcontract framing crews working on 84 Lumber projects.  This position is responsible for training, supervising and directing the work of framing installation crews, developing labor cost budgeting, maintaining production or installation records for use in supervision or control, planning framing installation work, apportioning the work among the framing crews, controlling the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies, monitoring or implementing contract compliance, providing for the safety and security of the framing crews and addressing and adjusting common inquiries and/or complaints from customers.

Responsibilities

• Managing the installation of wood component systems, doors and windows, siding (wood and cement), shingles, insulation, drywall, and trim
• Recruiting independent subcontractors holding the proper licenses and insurance
• Labor cost budgeting
• Development of job specific scopes of work including schedule
• Daily jobsite inspections for quality and schedule to ensure compliance with blueprints and the specifications
• Conducting daily safety inspections
• Ensuring the companies compliance with contract documents
• Preparing daily reports, job diaries, narratives and other special documentation as determined by the company and by the projects needs

 

Qualifications

• Word Processing Software
• Excel Software
• Outlook Software
• Exercising discretion and independent judgment in responding to and adjusting common inquiries or complaints from customers
• Ability to read and comprehend documents (i.e. policy and procedure manuals); write routine reports and correspondence; speak/present in front of a small group
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

 

84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.