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 on the site 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 based on start and completion times, staffing requirements, available tools, equipment, and building methods.
• Work with the Project Manager to determine and maintain the project schedule; develop and use “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 meet scheduled delivery times.
• Keep all parties informed of construction issues and progress through regular meetings with supervisory personnel, craft personnel, subcontractors, and clients.
• Resolve complaints and grievances within the project workforce in collaboration with supervisory personnel and labor representatives.
• Confer with supervisory, engineering, and inspection staff, as well as suppliers, to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure conformance with specifications and schedules; adjust work schedules based on progress reports, materials used, and costs.
• Work with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel between projects, manage crew mixes and assignments, and address performance issues as needed.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing the Project Management Plan.
• Implement company policies, including safety and equal opportunity, maintain quality standards, and uphold 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, building codes, design requirements, and blueprint reading.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to and from the project site.
• Understanding of subcontractors’ scopes of work and tolerances.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
• Basic Spanish language skills preferred.
• Strong administrative and management skills; ability to monitor progress, coordinate activities, and supervise subordinates.
• High integrity and professionalism; ability to maintain organizational policies and ethical standards.
• Excellent problem-solving ability; ability to analyze data from multiple sources to formulate solutions.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills; organized, proactive, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with office equipment, spreadsheets, word processing software, and CMiC (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare & 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, identity theft protection, group legal, and pet insurance
• Family support, pre-tax paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, time away benefits, and paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program