Job Summary:The Healthcare Construction Superintendent manages daily on-site operations for healthcare projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and in line with hospital regulations. They coordinate subcontractors, enforce safety and infection control standards, resolve field issues, and maintain clear communication with project managers, hospital staff, and inspectors. This role delivers high-quality construction within sensitive environments such as hospitals, clinics, and surgical areas.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversee On-Site Operations: Manage daily construction activities to ensure projects stay on schedule, meet specifications, and follow safety protocols.
- ICRA & ILSM Compliance: Ensure ICRA and ILSM compliance by enforcing plans, maintaining barriers, negative air and life-safety measures, monitoring pressure and cleanliness, coordinating inspections, managing egress and fire-safety needs, and working with hospital safety teams.
- Lead Teams & Coordinate Trades: Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to keep work flowing smoothly and efficiently.
- Communicate with Stakeholders: Maintain strong relationships with owners and partners by providing timely, clear updates on progress and expectations.
- Ensure Quality & Safety: Uphold top-tier quality standards and enforce safety procedures through regular inspections and meetings.
- Manage Schedules & Budgets: Develop, track, and adjust schedules and costs to keep projects on time and within budget.
- Document & Problem Solve: Keep accurate daily records and tackle issues head-on to keep the jobsite running without delays.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience:- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 7+ years of experience working as a Superintendent in the construction industry.
- 7+ years of supervisory experience.
- Proven leadership experience on medical projects (clinics, hospital expansions & renovations, OR's, community health centers, diagnostic/imaging centers, etc.)
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:- Knowledge of and ability to follow OSHA protocols, as well as the ability to learn and follow Hutton safety protocols.
- Commercial construction experience, preferably with ground-up builds and medical projects.
- Ability to work on existing facilities (Hospital remodels while in operation) - Occupied patient-care areas.
- Knowledge of building codes, design, site control, inspection procedures, and scheduling.
- Proficiency with technology including tablets, email, and construction software.
- OSHA 30 certification required or must be obtained within a set time after hire.
- ASHE ICRA 2.0 Certification required or must be obtained within a set time after hire.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Possess a valid unrestricted Driver's License.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:- Experience with the following software: Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite and project management software, such as Asta or Microsoft Project.
- CPR/First-Aid certification.
Work Environment:- Ability to work out of town multiple days per week for multiple months as needed.
- Work in severe elements including extreme heat or cold.
- Walk on uneven surfaces frequently.
Physical Requirements:- Ability to do the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Lift, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Walk, bend, twist, turn, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb and squat in cramped or awkward positions when necessary.
