Traveling Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

STO Building Group Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 2

Paid time off

Job summary

STO Building Group Careers is seeking a seasoned Construction Superintendent to oversee daily operation on multi-site projects with full-time travel to on-site locations. You will manage scheduling, procurement, and field teams while ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to schedules.

The role requires 5+ years in ground-up commercial projects, strong leadership, Blueprint reading, and effective communication with varied stakeholders. Expect extensive collaboration with PMs, subs, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in ground-up commercial projects, particularly in light industrial or cold storage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
• Has a valid driver's license and is able to travel to and from the project site.
• Understands and applies building codes and reads blueprints accurately.
• Has good understanding of subcontractors' scopes and tolerances.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; basic Spanish preferred.
• Administrative and organizational skills for multi-tasking.
• Strong management skills to supervise subordinates and follow up on results.
• Maintains integrity and professional conduct.
• Excellent problem solving and ability to relate data from different sources.
• Team player and collaborative.
• Interpersonal relationship skills and tact.
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• Professional appearance and conduct; self-starter.
• Ability to operate office equipment; spreadsheet/word processing.
• Knowledge and use of CMiC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan procedures from specifications using schedules and staffing for each phase.
• Coordinate project schedule with Project Manager and utilize look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate pre-construction meeting with Project Manager prior to mobilization.
• Direct procurement of tools and materials to conform to work schedules.
• Ensure all parties are informed of construction issues and progress with frequent meetings.
• Resolve conflicts with supervision and labor representatives.
• Collaborate with engineers and inspectors to resolve construction problems.
• Inspect progress to ensure conformity to specs and schedules.
• Manage project progress, materials and costs; adjust schedules as needed.
• Move personnel between projects to optimize labor costs.
• Assist in preparing the Project Management Plan with PM.
• Ensure safety and company policies are applied consistently.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Team player

Organization

Planning

Professional conduct

Initiative

Office equipment

CMiC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

CMiC

Job description

Summary

The Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a job site, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. Supervises all direct labor positions on the assigned project. Manages and oversees any contracted work on the site to ensure successful project completion.

Since this group operates nationally, this position requires full‑time travel, on‑site to the project location. The above‑mentioned location does NOT reflect the location of the project. If you are not willing to travel, please consider applying for a role that aligns more closely with your needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction, based on knowledge of available tools and equipment and various building methods.
• Interacts with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule; develops and utilizes "look ahead" schedules to assess progress and spot upcoming issues.
• Coordinates the pre‑construction meeting with the Project Manager prior to mobilization.
• Directs procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Ensures all parties involved with the project are informed of construction issues and progress: (1) meets with and directs supervisory personnel engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays; (2) meets regularly with craft personnel to update them on construction issues and to gather input for solutions; (3) meets with subcontractors prior to the sub's mobilization to review scope of work and schedule; also, advises subs prior to each phase of work on schedule and phasing requirements; and (4) meets regularly with clients to update them on the project's progress.
• Works with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within the project work force.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and to improve construction methods.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and to construction schedules.
• Manages the project based on progress reports, materials used, and costs and adjusts work schedules accordingly. (New construction superintendents only.).
• Works with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel from project to project, minimizing hiring and layoffs; is responsible for crew mixes and work assignments to manage labor costs; may terminate company craft personnel not performing according to company policies, procedures, or other job requirements.
• Works in conjunction with project manager in preparing the Project Management Plan.
• Ensures that company policies, such as safety policies, equal opportunity, and others, are implemented consistently. Ensures company quality standards and housekeeping requirements are maintained.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in ground‑up commercial projects, particularly in the light industrial and/or cold storage sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
• Has a valid driver's license and is able to travel to and from the project site.
• Understands and applies building codes and other design requirements correctly and reads blueprints accurately.
• Has good understanding and knowledge of subcontractors' scopes of work and tolerances.
• Has good written and verbal communication skills: expresses ideas clearly and effectively; uses proper grammar and syntax.(Basic Spanish preferred)
• Has good administrative skills: monitors the progress and coordination of work activities; keeps other members of the organization informed of progress and problems.
• Has good management skills: establishes techniques to effectively and proactively monitor and supervise the work of subordinates and to follow up on the results of delegated assignments.
• Maintains integrity: maintains the normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job‑related activities.
• Has excellent problem‑solving ability: finds and uses relationships between data from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
• Is a team player: works well with other people; takes time to help co‑workers, customers, subcontractors and others achieve their goals and assignments.
• Maintains good interpersonal relationships: uses tact; is sensitive to the feelings and needs of others.
• Is organized: establishes priorities and a course of action for handling multiple tasks.
• Plans effectively: establishes courses of action for self and for others; allocates resources and assigns personnel; uses time efficiently; is personally well‑organized.
• Is professional: displays appropriate appearance and professional conduct; makes a good impression on others.
• Shows initiative: actively tries to influence events to achieve goals; is a self‑starter, working well with minimal supervision; strives to achieve goals beyond minimal levels of performance.
• Has the ability to operate office equipment, such as fax, copier, and telephone. Can use spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Knowledge and use of CMiC preferred.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long‑term Disability Insurance
• Short‑term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre‑tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Group Legal
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement:

Layton Construction an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.