Traveling Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

About the Role

The Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a job site, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. This position requires full-time travel to project locations nationwide. The listed location does not reflect the actual project site. If travel is not feasible, consider applying for a more suitable role.

Responsibilities

• Studies specifications to plan construction procedures, considering starting and completion times, staffing requirements, available tools, equipment, and building methods.
• Interacts with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule and develops "look ahead" schedules to monitor progress and identify potential issues.
• Coordinates pre-construction meetings with the Project Manager before mobilization.
• Directs the procurement of tools and materials to align with work schedules.
• Ensures all project stakeholders are informed about construction progress and issues through regular meetings with supervisory personnel, craft workers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Resolves complaints and grievances within the project workforce in collaboration with supervisory personnel and labor representatives.
• Confers with supervisory, engineering, and supplier personnel to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Manages the project based on progress reports, material usage, and costs, adjusting schedules as needed.
• Works with the Manager of Craft Resources to manage personnel movement between projects, control labor costs, and handle terminations when necessary.
• Collaborates with the Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan.
• Ensures consistent implementation of company policies, including safety, equal opportunity, and quality standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in ground-up commercial projects, particularly in light industrial and/or cold storage sectors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Understanding of building codes, design requirements, and blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of subcontractors' scopes of work and tolerances.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (basic Spanish preferred).
• Good administrative and management skills, including progress monitoring, delegation, and follow-up.
• Maintains integrity, ethics, and adherence to organizational policies.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills.
• Organized, professional, and proactive with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in office equipment, spreadsheet, and word processing software (knowledge of CMiC preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support and Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Time Away Benefits
• Group Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Pet Insurance

About Us

Layton Construction, a privately held national general contractor, has delivered predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the U.S., employing over 1,500 professionals in diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential. Founded on core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton excels in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

As part of the STO Building Group, Layton joins a family of companies with over 4,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, UK, and Ireland, offering a complete range of construction services from site selection to building modernization. Learn more at stobuildinggroup.com.