The Traveling Superintendent oversees on-site construction activities for life science projects across multiple
locations, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. This role coordinates field teams, enforces
project specifications, and manages day-to-day operations with a focus on cleanroom, lab, and technical
space requirements. Frequent travel is required to lead projects from groundbreaking through turnover.
· An airplane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling
· Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
· Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
· Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
· Traditional and Roth 401k
· Tuition reimbursement for associates
· Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
· 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
· 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
· 100% charitable match
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
· 100% paid 10-week maternity leave
A DAY IN THE LIFE
· Attend the post award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning prior to construction
· Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and their sequence, the organization structure, staff selection, and the manpower and construction equipment requirements of the project
· Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit
· Assist in the activities of the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment, in obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples
· Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progress
· Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes
· Assist in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs
· Review and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents
· Cooperate with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress
· Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long-term interest of the company
· Hold jobsite meetings with project manager and the regional manager
· Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules
· Maintain a daily diary to permanently record all significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements and approvals
· Direct adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases and areas of the project
Necessary Qualifications
· 5-25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 of those years as a Lead superintendent on life science or pharmaceutical industry projects that are a minimum of 100k sq ft.
· Ground up commercial or industrial experience required
· Pre-cast or tilt-up construction experience preferred, but not required
· Must have the ability to travel nationwide.
· Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence