Senior Superintendent - Hospital & Medical Facility Construction

Job Description

Job Description

This job is posted on behalf of Hatteras Capital Advisors by Top Echelon.

Senior Superintendent | Commercial & Healthcare Construction

Project Types: Ground Up Construction, Renovations, Expansions, and Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Full Time
Industry: Commercial and Healthcare Construction

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Superintendent to provide leadership and oversight for complex commercial and healthcare construction projects, including ground up construction, major renovations, expansions, and facility upgrades.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing large commercial construction projects, with significant experience in hospitals, medical office buildings, and occupied healthcare environments.

This senior leadership position requires an individual who can independently manage all aspects of field operations, lead multiple subcontractors and field personnel, maintain project schedules, and ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional leadership, technical expertise, problem solving abilities, and the ability to coordinate complex construction activities while maintaining operational continuity in active healthcare facilities.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 10 years of progressive commercial construction experience , including at least 5 years in a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent leadership role

• Demonstrated experience managing complex Commercial construction projects, including higher education, general commercial, Healthcare, hospitals, medical office buildings, and occupied medical facilities

• Proven success overseeing ground up construction, major renovations, additions, and interior buildouts

• Experience managing large commercial construction projects with multiple subcontractors, trades, and project stakeholders

• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, critical path activities, project logistics, and subcontractor coordination

• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain

• Proficiency with Procore, MS Project, Microsoft Office Suite, and construction management technology

• Thorough understanding of construction drawings, specifications, building codes, and quality standards

• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and decision making skills

• Ability to independently lead projects from mobilization through final completion and owner turnover

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline

• Experience managing commercial and healthcare projects valued at $5 million to $100 million or greater

• Experience with large commercial structures, concrete construction, tilt wall, or industrial facilities

• Experience working with healthcare owners, hospital systems, architects, engineers, and regulatory agencies

• Knowledge of ICRA, ILSM, AHCA , and applicable healthcare construction standards

• Bilingual English and Spanish capabilities

• Experience mentoring and developing junior Superintendents and field leadership teams

Core Responsibilities Senior Field Leadership & Project Execution

• Provide overall field leadership and direction for complex commercial and healthcare construction projects

• Take full ownership of daily field operations, construction sequencing, manpower planning, and subcontractor performance

• Manage ground up construction, major facility expansions, renovations, and occupied healthcare projects

• Coordinate all trades, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure efficient project execution

• Maintain accountability for schedule performance, safety compliance, construction quality, and project milestones

• Anticipate construction challenges and proactively develop solutions to prevent delays and disruptions

• Serve as the primary field representative when coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and project leadership

Preconstruction, Scheduling & Logistics

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Executives, and preconstruction teams during project planning and mobilization

• Participate in constructability reviews, scheduling discussions, logistics planning, and budget evaluations

• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules, including short term look ahead schedules and critical path activities

• Establish site logistics, material delivery schedules, manpower requirements, and equipment utilization plans

• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and ensure all trades remain aligned with project milestones

• Evaluate project progress and implement corrective actions when necessary to maintain schedules

Healthcare Construction & Occupied Facilities

• Lead construction operations within active hospitals, medical office buildings, and healthcare facilities

• Coordinate work activities to minimize disruptions to patients, medical staff, and ongoing facility operations

• Implement and enforce infection control procedures, Interim Life Safety Measures, and healthcare specific safety requirements

• Coordinate shutdowns, utility interruptions, temporary access routes, and construction phasing with facility management teams

• Maintain compliance with applicable healthcare construction standards, regulations, and owner requirements

• Ensure effective communication with hospital administrators, facility engineers, and other healthcare stakeholders

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Establish and maintain a strong culture of jobsite safety and accountability

• Enforce OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and project specific safety requirements

• Conduct routine site inspections, safety meetings, and hazard assessments

• Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes throughout construction

• Ensure work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, submittals, and applicable building codes

• Coordinate inspections, testing, and corrective actions to maintain project quality and compliance

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide direct leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Assistant Superintendents, Superintendents, Foremen, and Field Engineers

• Establish clear performance expectations and hold field personnel and subcontractors accountable

• Conduct regular field coordination meetings and communicate project priorities

• Support the professional development of junior field leadership and help strengthen the organization's construction operations

• Foster a collaborative, professional, and results driven jobsite environment

• Work closely with Project Managers and senior leadership to address operational challenges and achieve project objectives

Project Closeout & Owner Turnover

• Direct final construction activities, punch list completion, and quality inspections

• Coordinate system commissioning, equipment startup, final inspections, and owner training

• Oversee timely completion of project documentation and turnover requirements

• Ensure all outstanding deficiencies are resolved prior to substantial and final completion

• Support successful owner occupancy and maintain positive client relationships throughout the closeout process

Skills & Leadership Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex construction projects independently

• Strong technical knowledge of commercial and healthcare construction methods

• Extensive experience coordinating multiple trades and managing demanding construction schedules

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop field teams

• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and resolve complex field challenges

• Strong understanding of construction technology and digital field management platforms

• Excellent communication skills when working with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal leadership

• High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail

• Proactive approach to risk management, project planning, and problem resolution

• Commitment to safety, craftsmanship, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction

Work Environment

• Full time field leadership position requiring a consistent onsite presence

• Projects may include active hospitals, occupied healthcare facilities, major commercial developments, and renovation sites

• Must be willing to travel regionally to project locations as required

• Ability to work in active construction environments with varying weather conditions and site requirements

• Flexibility to accommodate project schedules, critical milestones, and occasional after hours activities associated with healthcare facility operations

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an established Senior Superintendent with extensive experience delivering complex commercial and healthcare construction projects.

This individual is a hands on field leader who understands how to manage sophisticated construction schedules, coordinate demanding healthcare requirements, develop strong subcontractor relationships, and successfully deliver projects from groundbreaking through owner occupancy.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have successfully completed hospital, medical office building, healthcare renovation, and large commercial construction projects , and who are ready to take ownership of significant projects while mentoring the next generation of construction field leaders.