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Traveling Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: JE Dunn Construction
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Contracts Manager
  • Construction
    Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Traveling Superintendent 3 - Healthcare Construction

Traveling Superintendent 3 – Healthcare Construction

JE Dunn Construction

The traveling superintendent will plan, manage, and execute all aspects of assigned projects with moderate complexity. The role requires 100% travel and involves managing the team, sequencing construction, and meeting project goals to achieve timely and profitable completion.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all aspects of the company’s safety culture and create awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment.
  • Investigate safety incidents and retrain staff as needed.
  • Manage subcontractors and organize the overall job and workflow.
  • Oversee company staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and programs such as Safety, Quality and EEO.
  • Develop work plans for subcontractors and self-performed work.
  • Coordinate and manage the care, custody and control of the project site.
  • Lead daily stand‑up and weekly trade meetings.
  • Attend, manage and participate in progress and/or project OAC meetings.
  • Create, manage, change, and implement the project’s schedule with the Project Manager.
  • Track and monitor project budget and costs using the project management system.
  • Communicate key project information to owners, design team, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers and other departments.
  • Follow the project filing and documentation organization system; update drawings, logs, diaries, and inspection notebooks.
  • Approve or record unit cost information for weekly reports and complete daily reports, logs and tracking reports.
  • Evaluate progress on self‑perform work and make adjustments as needed.
  • Manage material and equipment needs for the project.
  • Support the MOC and DLSC procurement and approval processes.
  • Assist in selecting formwork, tools and equipment for self‑perform operations.
  • Manage timecard approval process to ensure accurate hours and proper cost codes.
  • Ensure quality compliance through specifications, setting quality standards, in‑house QA/QC and outside resources.
  • Support project closeouts by supervising pre‑punch activities and coordinating with the owner, architect, and governing authorities.
  • Understand the project pursuit process and methodology.
  • Partner with field leadership to establish field staffing for assigned projects.
  • Identify schedule and cost impacts of project changes and negotiate with owners and architects.
  • Present in project review meetings, including monthly and other key meetings.
  • Participate in the project buy‑out meetings with subcontractors and vendors.
  • Understand and apply the terms and conditions of the owner and subcontractor contracts.
  • Recruit top talent and promote a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Additional Core Responsibilities
  • Manage moderately complex stand‑alone projects from start to finish.
  • Lead multiple field supervisors on projects.
  • Play a lead role in the project pursuit process.
  • Collaborate with marketing on presentations and marketing activities.
  • Develop new business opportunities and maintain long‑term client relationships.
  • Assume responsibility for management, scheduling, production, safety and quality of the project portion.
  • Identify and actively manage project risks.
  • Recommend solutions for problem resolution.
  • Manage deliverables from internal resources such as IPS and logistics.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Accurate and timely work performance.
  • Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
  • Intermediate presentation skills.
  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Office.
  • Apply fundamentals of construction management methods and means.
  • Understand project processes and how they support project success.
  • Build relationships with team members beyond the project.
  • Intermediate proficiency in project management and accounting software.
  • Intermediate proficiency in required JE Dunn construction technology.
  • Intermediate scheduling software skills.
  • Apply Lean processes and philosophy (Intermediate).
  • Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
  • Knowledge of self‑perform and labor productivity (Intermediate).
  • Manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationships (Intermediate).
  • Understand organizational structure and available resources.
  • Advanced knowledge of layout skills.
  • Advanced…
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