What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Superintendent (Healthcare) position at Gardner Builders?
Who You Are
You are an experienced healthcare construction professional who takes pride in leading teams with integrity and care. You thrive in dynamic environments, anticipate needs before they arise, and set a high standard for safety, quality, and collaboration on the job site. You enjoy motivating and guiding others, building strong relationships with trade partners, and resolving challenges with professionalism. You are energized by working on complex healthcare projects where precision, communication, and hospitality are equally important.
This role may be filled by either a union or non-union employee, and we welcome candidates from both backgrounds.
How You’ll Contribute
Project Leadership & Site Oversight
- Lead and supervise all on-site construction activities from start to finish, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and to specifications.
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously and serve as the primary point of contact for field staff and trade partners.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized job site, ensuring proactive compliance with all safety regulations.
Team & Trade Partner Coordination
- Estimate staffing needs, schedule crews effectively, and ensure trade partner alignment with project timelines.
- Communicate expectations clearly and host weekly foremen meetings to align the team.
- Conduct quality inspections of trade partner and field staff work.
Scheduling & Procurement
- Create, update, and distribute full project schedules, including weekly 3-week lookaheads.
- Order materials, schedule inspections, and troubleshoot schedule or design conflicts.
Administration & Communication
- Maintain daily job site work records.
- Act as a hospitable point of contact for internal and external partners, facilitating clear, timely communication.
- Resolve issues quickly and professionally, mobilizing the right parties as needed.
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a superintendent in commercial construction, with experience building healthcare facilities.
- OSHA certification.
- Experience leading and scheduling integrated teams, including trade partners.
- Proficiency in construction management software (Procore preferred), scheduling software. (Outbuild preferred), and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and specifications.
- Strong knowledge of job site safety regulations, permitting, and inspection processes.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
What Will Set You Apart
- Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) certification.
- Previous experience working inside active hospital facilities.
- ICRA certification training (8-hour minimum; 24-hour course preferred).
- Experience using Procore and Outbuild software.
Why Join Gardner Builders?
We are proud to be recognized as:
- 7-Time “Best Places to Work” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
- 6-Time “Top 150 Workplaces” by Minneapolis Star Tribune
- #1 Top Workplace in Construction by Star Tribune (2023)
- 4-Time “Best Workplace” by Inc Magazine
- “Best Places to Work” by Milwaukee Business Journal
Our culture-first approach encourages personal and professional growth, an EOS-led structure, and a commitment to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, challenged and loves coming to work.
Compensation & Benefits
At Gardner, we value great people above all else. This role can be filled by either a union or non-union employee, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Non-union employees will receive:
- Annual Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 (paid weekly) discretionary bonus.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, HSA with employer contribution, and 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
- Ancillary Benefits: Company-paid basic life & AD&D insurance, company-paid long-term disability, company-paid employee assistance program, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance
- Perks: Company vehicle, apparel, power tools, company-provided phone and laptop.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid sabbatical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid parental leave, and regular company and team outings.
Union employees will receive:
- Salary Benefits: Union benefits, including healthcare and pension, are provided in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Weekly pay discretionary bonus provided.
- Perks: Company vehicle, company-provided apparel, power tools, phone and laptop.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays, paid sabbatical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid parental leave, and regular company and team outings.
Interview Process
Our process typically includes three conversations (phone and in-person) to ensure a mutual fit.
Pre-Employment Screening
Drug screen and background check required.
Other Items to Note
- Gardner reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
- Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
- We are only considering local candidates at this time. We are unable to provide relocation assistance at this time.
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000