Job Title: Senior Superintendent – Healthcare Construction Position Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced
Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on complex
healthcare construction projects, including hospitals, medical office buildings, and outpatient facilities. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of OSHPD/HCAI regulations, infection control standards, and healthcare-specific construction methodologies. This role is critical to ensuring safety, schedule, quality, and team coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead all on-site construction activities for healthcare projects from preconstruction through project completion
- Ensure full compliance with HCAI/OSHPD requirements and infection control protocols (ICRA)
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field staff
- Maintain and enforce safety standards and site cleanliness in compliance with company and regulatory standards
- Manage project schedules and look-ahead plans; proactively mitigate delays and risks
- Collaborate with project managers, owners, architects, and inspectors to ensure effective communication and timely decision-making
- Conduct daily site meetings and generate detailed progress reports and field documentation
- Implement quality control procedures and oversee inspections
- Serve as the primary field liaison for hospital administrators, facilities teams, and user groups during active healthcare operations
Qualifications: - 10+ years of experience in construction with at least 5 years in a Superintendent role
- Demonstrated success managing healthcare construction projects, including OSHPD/HCAI-compliant work
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, codes, and infection control standards
- Proven leadership managing complex, occupied site renovations and new construction
- Exceptional communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and field reporting tools
- OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid certification required
- ICRA training or certification strongly preferred
Preferred Experience: - Ground-up hospital or medical office building projects valued at $20M+
- Experience in working within operational healthcare facilities
- Design-build or CMGC delivery experience
- Union or open-shop environments (as applicable)