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.

Responsibilities

• Plans construction procedures based on specifications, start and completion times, and staffing requirements for each phase, using knowledge of tools, equipment, and building methods.
• Works with the Project Manager to determine and maintain the project schedule; develops and uses “look ahead” schedules to assess progress and identify upcoming issues.
• Coordinates the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager prior to mobilization.
• Directs procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to meet work schedules.
• Ensures all parties are informed of construction issues and progress through regular meetings and updates with:
  • Supervisory personnel to interpret specifications and coordinate phases of construction.
  • Craft personnel to update on issues and gather input for solutions.
  • Subcontractors prior to mobilization to review scope and schedule, and before each phase to confirm schedule and phasing requirements.
  • Clients to provide progress updates.
• Resolves complaints and grievances within the project workforce in collaboration with supervisory personnel and labor representatives.
• Convenes with supervisory, engineering, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
• Inspects work in progress to verify conformance to specifications and schedules.
• Manages the project using progress reports, material usage, and cost data, adjusting schedules as needed.
• Works with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel between projects, manage crew mixes and assignments, and control labor costs; may terminate craft personnel not meeting company policies or requirements.
• Collaborates with the project manager to prepare the Project Management Plan.
• Ensures consistent implementation of company policies, including safety and equal opportunity.
• Maintains company quality standards and housekeeping requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, or an 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.
• Strong understanding of subcontractors’ scopes of work and tolerances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; expresses ideas clearly and effectively; uses proper grammar and syntax (Basic Spanish preferred).
• Strong administrative skills: monitors progress and coordination of work activities; keeps others informed of progress and issues.
• 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 in job-related activities.
• Excellent problem-solving ability: integrates data from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
• Team player: collaborates effectively with others; supports co-workers, customers, subcontractors, and others in achieving goals.
• Maintains good interpersonal relationships: uses tact and is sensitive to the needs of others.
• Highly organized: establishes priorities and action plans for multiple tasks.
• Effective planner: sets courses of action for self and others; allocates resources and assigns personnel; uses time efficiently; maintains personal organization.
• Professional demeanor: displays appropriate appearance and conduct; makes a positive impression.
• Shows initiative: actively influences events to achieve goals; works well with minimal supervision; strives for performance beyond minimal levels.
• Proficient with office equipment (fax, copier, telephone) and standard software (spreadsheets, word processing); familiarity with CMiC preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose 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 Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Group Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Pet Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Time Away Benefits