Traveling Commercial Construction Lead

Daniels Health; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniels Health is seeking an experienced General Contractor to lead commercial construction, renovation, and equipment installation projects across our facilities. This role oversees multiple sites, manages trades, and ensures safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

You will travel ~50% for site walks, inspections, and closeout activities, reading blueprints, MEP drawings, and specifications to guide execution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a General Contractor or in a comparable commercial construction, project management, or site leadership role.
• Valid General Contractor license or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification, and a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Experience managing multiple skilled trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, and other subcontracted services.
• Strong knowledge of commercial building systems, including boiler rooms, gas piping, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience obtaining, evaluating, and negotiating bids, contracts, scopes of work, and change orders with contractors and subcontractors.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, MEP drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, OSHA regulations, and construction safety best practices.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, vendor management, and project management skills, with the ability to travel approximately 50% and pass required background and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects across multiple locations.
• Oversee the installation and integration of critical infrastructure and industrial equipment, including autoclaves, wash lines, compactors, boiler rooms, plumbing, gas piping, and electrical systems.
• Travel approximately 50% to conduct site walks, inspections, progress reviews, and project closeout activities.
• Read and interpret blueprints, MEP drawings, and equipment specifications to guide project execution.
• Solicit, evaluate, and manage contractors and subcontractors to ensure quality work, competitive pricing, and timely project delivery.
• Direct and mentor skilled trades teams, providing guidance, performance feedback, and safety leadership.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, documentation, and reporting while proactively addressing risks and delays.
• Ensure all work complies with building codes, permitting requirements, OSHA regulations, and company safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Reading blueprints

Vendor management

Education

General Contractor license

Job description

Daniels Health is seeking an experienced General Contractor to lead commercial construction, renovation, and equipment installation projects across our facilities. This role oversees multiple sites, manages trades, and ensures safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

You will travel ~50% for site walks, inspections, and closeout activities, reading blueprints, MEP drawings, and specifications to guide execution.