What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Superintendent (Healthcare Construction) position at The Christman Company?
The Christman Company
Job Description
Build More with Your Career at Christman
Build hospitals that change lives—and see the country while you do it!
The Christman Company is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent specializing in healthcare construction to lead projects, nationwide (with preference to candidates who reside in MI, TX, TN, DC, or NC). Join a 100% employee-owned team that empowers you to Build More—for our clients, our communities, and your career.
What You’ll Do
As a Traveling Project Superintendent, you’ll be the on-site leader responsible for managing day-to-day construction operations on complex healthcare projects—ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction. You will:
Here at Christman, everyone is an owner. Through our employee stock ownership plan, each employee-owner shares in the collective success and wealth of our nationally recognized company and is eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance, 401K contribution, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and more. We're a top 100-ranked ENR General Contractor that has been building since 1894. Learn more about how you can grow as a Christman Expert, Leader and Partner and Build More with us!
Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.
The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Christman Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Description
Build More with Your Career at Christman
Build hospitals that change lives—and see the country while you do it!
The Christman Company is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent specializing in healthcare construction to lead projects, nationwide (with preference to candidates who reside in MI, TX, TN, DC, or NC). Join a 100% employee-owned team that empowers you to Build More—for our clients, our communities, and your career.
What You’ll Do
As a Traveling Project Superintendent, you’ll be the on-site leader responsible for managing day-to-day construction operations on complex healthcare projects—ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction. You will:
- Represent Christman on-site daily, setting clear expectations and maintaining commitments.
- Partner with the Project Manager, trade contractors, and clients to plan and execute the work.
- Lead project coordination meetings, resolve field conflicts, and maintain momentum toward milestones.
- Oversee safety programs, enforce ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) procedures, and ensure compliance with healthcare construction standards.
- Review drawings and specifications for constructability, sequencing, and logistics.
- Manage site logistics, including traffic flow, storage, and staging areas.
- Monitor project quality and maintain rolling punch lists to ensure excellence in delivery.
- Complete accurate daily reports, track progress, and identify potential risks or delays.
- 5–10 years of commercial construction experience as a superintendent.
- Proven experience leading healthcare construction projects valued at $10 million or more.
- Strong knowledge of ICRA requirements and best practices in clinical and hospital environments.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to build positive relationships across teams.
- OSHA 30-Hour certification, First Aid/CPR (required).
- Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) – preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field – preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites nationally as assignments require.
- Must meet healthcare client vaccination requirements.
Here at Christman, everyone is an owner. Through our employee stock ownership plan, each employee-owner shares in the collective success and wealth of our nationally recognized company and is eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance, 401K contribution, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and more. We're a top 100-ranked ENR General Contractor that has been building since 1894. Learn more about how you can grow as a Christman Expert, Leader and Partner and Build More with us!
Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.
The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Christman Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.