Traveling Superintendent – Commercial / Medical Construction

The Contractor Consultants; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Health Savings Account

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Safety equipment and uniforms

Technology and equipment provided

Job summary

The Contractor Consultants is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead commercial and healthcare installation projects in Ohio with future nationwide travel. Initial assignment is in the Sandusky area, with subsequent projects across the country.

You will manage field operations, coordinate subcontractors, monitor safety, and ensure work aligns with plans and schedules while collaborating with the Project Manager on a variety of healthcare and commercial construction tasks.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years as a Construction Superintendent or 5–8 years as a Trade Foreman with leadership responsibilities
• OSHA 30 certification upon hire
• Experience coordinating construction schedules, subcontractors, and multiple trades
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specs, and scopes
• Knowledge of jobsite safety, inspections, and construction quality standards
• Strong communication, organization, and field problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on-site 4–5 days per week during initial project
• Willingness to travel nationwide for future assignments

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations for commercial and healthcare facility projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trade crews, deliveries, and construction activities.
• Develop and update project schedules to keep work on time.
• Monitor jobsite safety and enforce OSHA and project requirements.
• Review drawings, specs, and scopes of work.
• Identify conflicts and coordinate solutions with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate permits and inspections with local authorities.
• Ensure workmanship meets approved plans and project requirements.
• Coordinate activities in occupied facilities when applicable.
• Assist with material planning, bid-package prep, documentation, and closeout.
• Communicate field progress and delays to the Project Manager.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors, customers, inspectors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

On-site readiness

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

MS Office 365

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Salesforce

Job description

Traveling Superintendent — Lead Commercial & Federal Medical Installations in Ohio and Across the Country

Company: Confidential Employer — Represented by The Contractor Consultants

Location: Sandusky / Greater Cleveland–Toledo, OH Area (Initial Assignment; Future Nationwide Travel)

Pay: 70,000–90,000 annually, based on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, primarily on-site; weekends may vary by project

Travel: Initial Ohio-based assignment with significant nationwide travel expected on future projects

Required Certification: OSHA 30, held upon hire

The Opportunity

The Contractor Consultants is recruiting a Traveling Construction Superintendent for a confidential client expanding its commercial and healthcare construction operations.

This is an opportunity for an experienced construction superintendent or accomplished trade foreman ready to take the next step in field leadership.

The initial assignment is a commercial construction project in the Sandusky, Ohio, area, expected to last approximately 4–6 months. Following this project, the successful candidate will support additional construction projects across the country.

Working closely with an experienced Project Manager, you will coordinate subcontractors, maintain project schedules, oversee jobsite safety, and ensure construction work is completed accurately and efficiently.

Projects may include healthcare facility renovations, medical office improvements, commercial additions, and new construction.

This position offers the opportunity to help develop a growing construction division while working on specialized projects with meaningful technical challenges.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily field operations for commercial construction and healthcare facility projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trade crews, deliveries, and construction activities.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules to keep work progressing on time.
• Monitor jobsite safety and enforce OSHA and project-specific safety requirements.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and installation requirements.
• Identify conflicts involving framing, utilities, equipment locations and site conditions and coordinate solutions with the Project Manager.
• Work with local building departments and municipal authorities to coordinate permits and inspections.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure construction meets approved plans and project requirements.
• Coordinate construction activities in occupied or operational facilities when applicable.
• Assist with material planning, bid-package preparation, documentation, and project closeout.
• Communicate field progress, scheduling changes, and potential delays to the Project Manager.
• Maintain professional relationships with subcontractors, customers, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Required Qualifications
• At least 2–3 years of experience as a Construction Superintendent or 5–8 years of relevant Trade Foreman experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• OSHA 30 certification upon hire.
• Experience coordinating construction schedules, subcontractors, and multiple trades.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project scopes.
• Working knowledge of jobsite safety, inspections, and construction quality standards.
• Strong communication, organization, and field problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on-site approximately 4–5 days per week during the initial project.
• Willingness to travel nationwide for future assignments.
• Ability to perform essential field duties, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Commercial construction or healthcare facility construction experience.
• Familiarity with occupied healthcare environments and infection-control procedures, including ICRA barriers.
• Experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural trades.
• Knowledge of medical equipment installation requirements or room-readiness standards.
• Experience with commercial renovations, additions, or ground-up construction.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, or Salesforce.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Additional construction management or safety certifications.

Direct healthcare or medical equipment installation experience is preferred but not required for otherwise qualified construction leaders.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary of 70,000–90,000, depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Health Savings Account options.
• Life and disability insurance benefits.
• Paid time off and company holiday benefits, subject to applicable policies.
• Work-related safety equipment and uniforms.
• Work-related technology and equipment.
• Travel-related transportation and expense arrangements in accordance with company policy.
• Professional development, training, and certification assistance.

Why This Opportunity?

• Begin with a defined construction project in northern Ohio.
• Work closely with an experienced Project Manager.
• Gain exposure to specialized commercial and healthcare construction.
• Support an expanding construction operation with opportunities for additional project responsibility.
• Build experience across diverse projects and geographic markets.
• Make a direct impact on construction quality, site readiness, and project execution.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The hiring employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.