Traveling Construction Superintendent

Neeljym Search Group; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Neeljym Search Group is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead healthcare construction projects in the Midwest. This role focuses on front-line site leadership, not a bureaucratic role, with predictable travel within KS, MO, IA, NE.

You’ll manage a high-performing team, coordinate with trades and healthcare stakeholders, and uphold safety, quality, and schedule on complex hospital builds. Competitive compensation, per diem, and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of hands-on experience running healthcare construction sites.
• Straight-talk leadership style with accountability.
• Willingness to travel within the Midwest up to 8 hours from home.
• Regional focus to stay in KS, MO, IA, NE.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations and manage trades on healthcare projects.
• Coordinate with clients, architects and hospital stakeholders to align schedules, budgets and safety.
• Mentor and manage a high-performing site team to deliver quality builds on time.

Skills

Lead Superintendent

Healthcare construction

Mobility travel

Midwest focus

Job description

Tired of living in airports and building on the other side of the country?

This role isn't for a "cog in the machine."

You know the drill: You’re sent to a job site halfway across the country, leadership only calls when something is wrong, and you spend more time in "pre-meeting" Zoom calls than actually building.

It’s time for a change with a firm that treats you like a true partner, not a line item. Our client is looking for a Superintendent to lead high-impact healthcare projects right here in the Midwest.

While other sectors are slow and waiting on interest rates, the Healthcare pipeline is wide open, recession-proof, and the funding is secured. They’re building the hospitals that keep communities alive. This is stability you can bank on.

HERE'S WHY YOU'LL BUILD BETTER:

• Predictable Midwest Travel – Stop living out of a suitcase in a different time zone. Our client stays in the Midwest (KS, MO, IA, NE). Get your time back and get home without a cross-country flight.
• Zero Corporate Red Tape – Our client hires builders, not bureaucrats. Focus on what you do best—running a site—without the soul-sucking corporate "meetings about meetings."
• No More "Project Islands" – You’re the lead, but you aren’t alone. You’ll have a high-performing support team that actually understands healthcare complexities so you aren't left stranded.
• Full Transparency – Tired of empty promises? Our client prioritizes open, honest communication to ensure everyone is on the same page from groundbreaking to ribbon cutting.
• Top-Tier Compensation + Per Diem – Investing your base salary, reducing your travel without losing your per diem, and a vehicle allowance/gas card that actually covers your costs.
• Experience Over Paper – Our client values your track record. If you have 6+ years of real-world grit running sites, that matters more to them than a degree.
• Elite Benefits – Premium medical/dental/vision, a robust 401(k) match, and a PTO program that actually respects your need to recharge.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Lead Superintendent Grit: You’ve got 6-8+ years and a proven track record in Medical or Healthcare construction.
• A Straight-Talk Approach: You lead trades with respect, hold people accountable, and can look a client in the eye and give them the truth.
• Midwest Focus: You want to stay in the regional market and build the infrastructure that keeps your local communities strong.
• Mobility: A willingness to travel within the Midwest (up to 8 hours from home) to ensure these communities get the facilities they deserve.

Airport food sucks! So does wondering if you have a next project or if it's across the country.