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Superintendent – Healthcare Construction
Project Type: Healthcare Renovation / Ground-Up Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent with a strong background in healthcare construction, particularly hospital and medical facility renovations.
The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of experience working directly for a General Contractor (GC), with a proven track record overseeing healthcare renovation or ground-up construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.
- Manage and coordinate subcontractors, trades, and field personnel.
- Supervise healthcare renovation and ground-up construction projects, including work within active medical facilities.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, architects, engineers, and healthcare facility representatives.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, building codes, and healthcare-specific safety requirements.
- Manage construction schedules, site logistics, inspections, and quality control.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, and project documentation.
- Identify and resolve construction challenges to minimize delays and maintain project progress.
- Maintain accurate daily reports and communicate project updates to management.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience as a Superintendent or in a similar field leadership position.
- Healthcare construction experience is required, preferably involving hospital renovations, medical facilities, or occupied healthcare environments.
- Experience working on construction projects valued at $100,000 or more.
- Previous experience with ground-up construction or renovation projects.
- Must have worked directly for a General Contractor (GC). Owner's Representative-only experience will not be considered.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and site safety.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in occupied hospitals or operational healthcare facilities.
- Knowledge of infection control procedures, ICRA requirements, and healthcare construction regulations.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors and coordinating complex renovation schedules.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a hands-on Superintendent with direct General Contractor experience and a strong background in healthcare renovations. They will be comfortable managing subcontractors, coordinating construction activities in active healthcare environments, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
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Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000