Senior Superintendent - Healthcare

Summary

The Senior Superintendent is responsible for leading and overseeing all field operations for assigned projects to ensure timely, safe, and profitable completion. This role provides direct supervision to Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and craft labor, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Field Leadership & Oversight

  • Provide direct on-site supervision of Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and construction personnel

  • Oversee the total field construction effort in coordination with the Sr. Project Manager

  • Ensure work aligns with design documents, budget, schedule, and quality standards

  • Conduct subcontractor meetings and participate in project meetings

• Project Execution & Coordination

  • Assist with interpretation of drawings and recommend construction methods and equipment

  • Provide technical guidance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems

  • Develop and maintain the site logistics plan in partnership with the Sr. Project Manager

  • Coordinate site testing and inspections

  • Review and approve trade contractor payment applications with the Project Manager

• Quality & Compliance

  • Develop and implement quality assurance and control procedures

  • Conduct regular quality inspections

  • Inspect contractor and subcontractor work to ensure compliance with contract documents

  • Maintain familiarity with drawings, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders

• Safety & Risk Management

  • Enforce safety and health management programs on site

  • Demonstrate commitment to maintaining an injury-free work environment

  • Conduct jobsite walks to identify and eliminate safety hazards

  • Prepare accident and safety reports as required

• Scheduling & Reporting

  • Manage and maintain detailed short-term project schedules

  • Ensure project activities occur on or ahead of schedule

  • Monitor labor hours and material costs

  • Prepare and submit daily Superintendent reports documenting weather, manpower, site conditions, progress, and project impacts

• Client & Team Relations

  • Maintain strong working relationships with Owners, Architects/Engineers, and project partners

  • Provide mentorship, training, and support to field Superintendents and Engineers

  • Foster collaboration and teamwork across all stakeholders

• Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Traverse active construction sites, including uneven terrain

  • Climb ladders and temporary stairways

  • Perform visual inspections of work quality and materials

  • Work in environments with exposure to noise, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and varying weather conditions

  • Perform duties primarily on-site and in-office (not remote)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Certifications

  • Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred

  • OSHA Certification required

  • First Aid/CPR Certification required

  • ICRA Certification preferred

• Experience

  • Minimum 8 years of construction industry experience

  • Experience managing multiple large existing hospitals or acute care facilities

  • Prior involvement in complex healthcare projects valued at approximately $150M+ highly preferred

  • Familiarity with hospital infrastructure systems

• Technical Knowledge

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

  • Experience with project management software

  • Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents

  • Strong mathematical and cost-monitoring skills

• Leadership & Core Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team management abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills

  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

  • Ability to delegate appropriately

  • Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

  • Collaborative team-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Compensation

  • Salary range: $173,000 – $268,000 annually (companywide)

  • Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and performance

• Health & Insurance

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO and High Deductible/HSA plan options)

  • Company contribution to HSA

  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability

  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

• Time Off

  • Untracked/unmeasured vacation

  • Sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked (up to 80-hour annual carryover)

  • 9 paid holidays annually

  • Paid parental leave

• Retirement & Ownership

  • 401(k) with company match (100% match on first 3%, 50% match on next 2% — up to 4% total match)

  • Immediate 100% vesting on all contributions

  • Traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) options available

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 100% company-funded after 1 year of service (minimum 1,000 hours)

• Additional Perks

  • Vehicle or vehicle allowance

  • Fuel card and toll pass