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Daniels Health

Medical waste management and disposal services

Traveling Construction Manager/General Contractor - Industrial

Full-Time
$90.4k - $120.1k/yr
Mid
Remote in USA
RemoteRemote within the United States, with approximately 50% travel for site activities.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience as a General Contractor or in a comparable commercial construction, project management, or site leadership role.
  • A valid General Contractor license or willingness to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
  • OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification and a valid driver's license in good standing.
  • Experience managing multiple skilled trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, and other subcontracted services.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial building systems, including boiler rooms, gas piping, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure.
  • Experience obtaining, evaluating, and negotiating bids, contracts, scopes of work, and change orders with contractors and subcontractors.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, MEP drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents.
  • Working knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, OSHA regulations, and construction safety best practices.
  • Ability to travel approximately 50% and pass required background and drug screenings.
Responsibilities
  • Lead commercial construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects across multiple locations.
  • Oversee the installation and integration of critical infrastructure and industrial equipment, including autoclaves, wash lines, compactors, boiler rooms, plumbing, gas piping, and electrical systems.
  • Conduct site walks, inspections, progress reviews, and project closeout activities while traveling between sites.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, MEP drawings, and equipment specifications to guide project execution.
  • Solicit, evaluate, and manage contractors and subcontractors to ensure quality work, competitive pricing, and timely project delivery.
  • Direct and mentor skilled trades teams, providing guidance, performance feedback, and safety leadership.
  • Monitor project budgets, schedules, documentation, and reporting while proactively addressing risks and delays.
  • Ensure all work complies with building codes, permitting requirements, OSHA regulations, and company safety standards.

About the company

Daniels Health provides medical waste management services to healthcare facilities, handling sharps disposal and biohazardous waste. It operates a national service network and offers reusable waste containers, along with collection, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. Its approach reduces needlestick injuries and improves infection control by using reusable containers and a comprehensive service model across the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The company differentiates itself through a nationwide infrastructure and end-to-end waste management solutions rather than focusing solely on disposal, combining containers, logistics, and treatment to boost safety and efficiency. Its goal is to help healthcare clients safely, compliantly, and efficiently manage medical waste while advancing infection control and sustainability.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • Daniels bought a Long Island facility in January 2026 to shorten routes.
  • Its 2026 carbon report claims 67,389 metric tons processed and 7,729 plastic tons diverted.
  • Australia's 2026 ambassador visit and EY finalist nod signal brand strength and credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Verde's 2024 Minnesota patent suit over drug-disposal technology still hangs over Daniels.
  • The 2026 Long Island purchase raises capex before customer demand proves out.
  • A sharp hospital switching to in-house waste handling would gut Daniels' recurring revenue model.

What makes Daniels Health unique

  • Sharpsmart is clinically validated, reducing needlestick injuries up to 87%.
  • Daniels Health says it runs the second-largest U.S. medical-waste service infrastructure.
  • Reusable containers and carbon reporting create a sustainability pitch healthcare systems understand.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

MediWaste
Aug 23rd, 2024
Top 5 Medical Waste Recycling Companies for Sustainable Disposal

MediWaste collaborates with Daniels Health to provide their eco-friendly container solutions to UK healthcare facilities.