Traveling General Superintendent – Lead Complex Healthcare

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction seeks a General Superintendent to lead our National Healthcare Division, overseeing complex projects with a travel-heavy scope. You will develop and execute project plans, manage teams, and coordinate with owners, design teams and field staff to meet milestones and outcomes.

This role emphasizes safety culture, budget and schedule management, and collaboration with subcontractors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• 12+ years construction experience and 10+ years field supervision.
• Experience leading Lean principles on projects is preferred.
• Willingness to travel full-time as required by projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure injury-free environment.
• Manage subcontractors, staff, suppliers and project programs.
• Develop work plans, schedule and budget tracking.
• Coordinate site care, custody, and control.
• Lead meetings and progress reviews (OAC, trade meetings).
• Ensure quality compliance and documentation.
• Support pre-planning, pursuit processes and project closeouts.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Safety leadership

Budget management

Scheduling software

Project management software

MS Office

Lean principles

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

JE Dunn construction technology

Scheduling software

Job description

JE Dunn Construction seeks a General Superintendent to lead our National Healthcare Division, overseeing complex projects with a travel-heavy scope. You will develop and execute project plans, manage teams, and coordinate with owners, design teams and field staff to meet milestones and outcomes.

This role emphasizes safety culture, budget and schedule management, and collaboration with subcontractors and suppliers.