Traveling Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

BCCI•Columbus, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Traveling Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a construction job site, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. The Superintendent supervises direct labor and manages contracted work to support successful project completion. The role requires full-time travel to and on-site work at project locations nationwide; the listed location does not indicate the project location. The Superintendent plans construction procedures and staffing, coordinates schedules and project communications, oversees tools and materials procurement, monitors work for compliance with specifications and schedules, and works with project leadership, subcontractors, craft personnel, clients, suppliers, and inspectors to resolve issues. The role also supports project planning, labor assignments, safety and quality standards, and other company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 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 ability to travel to and from project sites.
Ability to understand and apply building codes and other design requirements and accurately read blueprints.
Good understanding of subcontractors' scopes of work and tolerances.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including clear expression and proper grammar and syntax.
Administrative skills to monitor work progress and coordination and keep organizational members informed of progress and problems.
Management skills to monitor and supervise subordinates proactively and follow up on delegated assignments.
Integrity and adherence to ethical standards, conduct, and organizational policies.
Excellent problem-solving ability, including using information from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
Ability to work as a team player and help coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and others achieve their goals and assignments.
Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships, use tact, and be sensitive to others' feelings and needs.
Organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Planning skills to establish courses of action, allocate resources, assign personnel, and use time efficiently.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Initiative, self-direction, ability to work with minimal supervision, and motivation to exceed minimum performance levels.
Ability to operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and telephones, and use spreadsheet and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Basic Spanish.
Knowledge and use of CMiC.

Responsibilities

Study specifications and plan construction procedures, phases, schedules, staffing, and methods.
Coordinate with the Project Manager to determine 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 before mobilization.
Direct procurement and delivery timing of tools and materials to conform to work schedules.
Keep project participants informed of construction issues and progress, including supervisory personnel, craft personnel, subcontractors, and clients.
Meet with subcontractors before mobilization to review scope and schedule, and advise them on schedule and phasing requirements before each phase of work.
Work with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
Coordinate with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
Inspect work in progress to ensure it conforms to specifications and construction schedules.
Manage the project using progress reports, materials usage, and costs, and adjust work schedules accordingly for new construction projects.
Coordinate personnel movement between projects with the Manager of Craft Resources; manage crew mixes and work assignments to control labor costs, and potentially terminate craft personnel who do not meet company requirements.
Work with the Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan.
Consistently implement company policies, including safety and equal opportunity policies, and maintain company quality and housekeeping standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.