Healthcare General Superintendent

The Healthcare Superintendent position should hold ASHE certification or equivalent continuing education in healthcare construction. They should have a proven track record of successfully managing multiple healthcare projects and working in active healthcare environments. Strong command of infection control, interim life safety measures, and collaborative experience working with owners on regulatory compliance are essential.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

This role has primary responsibility for all field activities associated with job site construction projects in a healthcare setting.  The Healthcare Superintendent is responsible for ensuring projects are completed safely, to the highest level of quality, on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures.  Provides on-site coordination for all phases of construction projects including trades and craft workers, subcontractors, material and equipment.  The Superintendent directs the day-to-day activities including job site safety, quality control, inspections, and on the job training for foreman, journeyman, and apprentices. This is an hourly union position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety

»         Lead the Jobsite Safety Program by ensuring the proper planning, training, and enforcement for self-performed and subcontracted work is executed in a safe manner to create a safe work environment for all. 

»         Responsible for creating a culture that values safety, health and cleanliness.

Quality

»         Lead the quality control program on site.  Lead required inspections and requirements outlined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, Project Documents, and Quality Control Program.   Ensure all work conforms with the project drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements. 

»         Responsible for the quality control program on site.  Complete and maintain documentation of all quality control inspections on site. 

Schedule, Sequence, and Logistics

»         Assist with the creation of the project logistics plans, sequence plans, and schedules.  Responsible for execution, follow up, and communication with subcontractors, project managers, and owners. 

»         Manage all day-to-day field operations and activities to ensure project milestone dates and overall project timelines are met and productivity is maximized.

»         Procure, Order, and coordinate materials and equipment needed for the jobsite. 

Budget

»         Manage all labor hours and costs related to project.  Meet construction budgets by monitoring project expenditures, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.

Leadership, Teamwork, Communication

»         Adaptable Build effective relationships with employees, project managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners.

»         Organize, coordinate, supervise, motivate, and inspire the work and employees on the job site. 

»         Determine work priorities, estimate manpower needs, and assign work activities among employees according to their abilities or specialized training.

»         Coordinate self-performed work and subcontractor work.  

»         Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems in a respectful and professional manner.

Training and Employee Management

»         Ensure employees are trained in work standards, duties of job, job site rules, safety standards and regulations.

»         Act as an adviser on job related problems.

»         Manage employee performance

Documentation

»         Proper record keeping including equipment maintenance reports, activity logs, daily logs, safety reports, time keeping, and as-built drawings.

»         Ensure project closeout process is implemented, demobilize all resources, and transition project to the owner along with the Project Manager

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

»         Associate Degree in Construction Management or similar field, or a Journeyman status in a building trade, or a combination of high school diploma with relevant experience and related certifications, AND,

»         Minimum 10 years of experience in the construction industry on complex projects, AND,

»         Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience, with healthcare experience.

»         ASHE certification or equivalent continuing education in healthcare construction, preferred

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

»         Knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, methods, and techniques.

»         Understanding of the command of infection control, interim life safety measures, and collaborative experience working with owners on regulatory compliance are essential for healthcare jobs.

»         Must be capable of reading and comprehending plans and specifications for institutional, commercial and industrial projects.

»         Ability managing multiple healthcare projects and working in active healthcare environments.

»         Ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders, such as owners, subcontractors, project managers, field employees

»         Solid understanding of project cost analysis.

»         Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Procore, and other software used in the construction industry.

»         Ability to travel and work in remote locations.