Traveling Superintendent

About the role

This role leads the on-site construction of a large-scale life science facility by transforming an existing shell into a fully functional, mission critical environment. The superintendent oversees all field operations for a high-value, ground-up-style project, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and coordination across all trades.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all field construction activities for a large life science facility, treating the project as ground-up due to its scope and complexity.
• Provide day-to-day coordination and supervision of design-build and bid-build projects in mission critical facilities such as tele data switch centers and data centers.
• Collaborate closely with clients, the design team, and contractors to drive project success and resolve issues promptly.
• Build and maintain a strong jobsite culture that prioritizes a “Safety First” mindset for all personnel and subcontractors.
• Implement and enforce Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to ensure all work meets project specifications and industry standards.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors daily, including planning work sequences, resolving field conflicts, and overseeing jobsite logistics.
• Collect, review, and submit shop drawings, product data, test reports, and other technical submittals in a timely and accurate manner.
• Develop, maintain, and update the overall construction schedule, including detailed “look-ahead” schedules to anticipate and mitigate potential delays.
• Review estimates with the operations team to ensure logistical and site-specific considerations are fully incorporated into project planning.
• Author and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs) to plan and control critical construction activities in mission critical environments.
• Complete thorough daily and weekly reports documenting progress, issues, manpower, and equipment, and maintain a detailed photo journal of jobsite progress.
• Cook up and execute commissioning and turnover activities by ensuring required documentation, inspections, and punch list items are properly managed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a construction superintendent overseeing complex building projects.
• Proven experience with general building construction and a strong understanding of all major scopes and trades.
• Track record of successfully completing at least two ground-up construction projects each valued over $50 million.
• Experience managing mission critical projects such as tele data switch centers or data centers.
• Proficiency with Procore or a similar construction management software platform.
• Strong ability to coordinate and supervise subcontractors and jobsite logistics on large, complex projects.
• Solid understanding of construction scheduling, including development and maintenance of detailed look-ahead schedules.
• Experience implementing and overseeing Quality Control and Quality Assurance processes on active jobsites.
• Experience preparing and executing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical construction activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe jobsite and enforcing safety protocols.