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. Supervises all direct labor positions on the assigned project and manages any contracted work to ensure successful project completion. This position requires full-time travel to the project location; the listed location does not reflect the project site.

Responsibilities

• Plan construction procedures by studying specifications, start and completion times, and staffing requirements for each phase, based on available tools, equipment, and building methods.
• Work with the Project Manager to set the project schedule and develop “look ahead” schedules to assess progress and identify upcoming issues.
• Coordinate the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager prior to mobilization.
• Direct procurement of tools and materials to be delivered on schedule.
• Keep all parties informed of construction issues and progress through:
  • Directing supervisory personnel on work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating phases to prevent delays.
  • Meeting regularly with craft personnel to update them on issues and gather solutions.
  • Meeting with subcontractors before mobilization to review scope and schedule; advising subs before each phase on schedule and phasing requirements.
  • Meeting regularly with clients to update them on progress.
• Work with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within the project workforce.
• Confer with supervisory, engineering, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure conformance with specifications and schedules.
• Manage the project using progress reports, materials used, and costs; adjust work schedules accordingly.
• Work with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel between projects, manage crew mixes and assignments, and minimize hiring and layoffs; may terminate craft personnel not meeting company policies or requirements.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing the Project Management Plan.
• Implement company policies, including safety and equal opportunity, consistently.
• Maintain company quality standards and housekeeping requirements.

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 the light industrial and/or cold storage sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to and from the project site.
• Understanding and application of building codes and design requirements; accurate blueprint reading.
• Good understanding of subcontractors’ scopes of work and tolerances.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; expresses ideas clearly with proper grammar and syntax (basic Spanish preferred).
• Strong administrative skills: monitors progress and coordination of work activities; keeps others informed of progress and problems.
• Strong management skills: establishes techniques to proactively monitor and supervise subordinates and follow up on delegated assignments.
• Maintains integrity: adheres to ethical standards, conduct, and organizational policies.
• Excellent problem-solving ability: integrates data from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
• Team player: collaborates effectively with coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and others to achieve goals.
• Maintains good interpersonal relationships: uses tact and is sensitive to the needs of others.
• Organized: establishes priorities and courses of action for handling multiple tasks.
• Effective planner: allocates resources and assigns personnel; uses time efficiently; is personally well-organized.
• Professional: displays appropriate appearance and conduct; makes a good impression.
• Shows initiative: actively influences events to achieve goals; works well with minimal supervision; strives for performance beyond minimal levels.
• Ability to operate office equipment (fax, copier, telephone) and use spreadsheet and word processing software; familiarity with CMiC preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D, long-term disability, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Home & auto insurance
• Family support and pre-tax paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off, time away benefits, and paid holidays
• Group legal and identity theft protection
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program