Construction Superintendant

Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision.  (qualifying dependants included)

Wage Compensation - Min: $ 86,225.20  Max: $ 114,000.00

The Construction Superintendent is responsible for the overall on-site supervision, coordination, and execution of construction and renovation projects across GSHCS healthcare facilities. This role oversees contractors, subcontractors, and project activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with healthcare regulations, building codes, and infection control standards. The Superintendent serves as the primary on-site leader, ensuring construction activities do not disrupt patient care operations and are conducted in accordance with hospital policies and healthcare environment requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide direct on-site supervision of construction and renovation projects within hospital and healthcare facilities.
• Coordinate and oversee internal carpenters and laborers, subcontractors, vendors, and trades to ensure work is completed according to approved plans, specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager and Facilities leadership on project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Monitor daily construction activities to ensure compliance with all safety standards, healthcare regulations, and hospital policies.
• Ensure strict adherence to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols and healthcare construction containment requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable building codes, life safety codes (e.g., NFPA), DNV standards, and other healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine site inspections to ensure quality control, proper workmanship, and adherence to project specifications.
• Perform hands-on carpentry duties to include, but not limited to, ICRA containment systems, structural framing, medical millwork, doors & hardware, wall protection & finishes, and backing & blocking.
• Identify and proactively resolve construction-related issues, delays, or conflicts to minimize disruption to hospital operations.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure accuracy and constructability.
• Coordinate inspections with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and hospital compliance personnel.
• Monitor project schedules and adjust sequencing as necessary to maintain timelines.
• Ensure proper site preparation, organization, safety signage, PPE usage, and daily job site clean-up.
• Provide regular progress updates, reports, and recommendations to the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily logs, change orders, inspections, and compliance records.
• Foster positive working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, patients, contractors, and inspectors to maintain a safe and professional healthcare environment.
• Exercise sound judgment and initiative in managing multiple projects simultaneously in an active healthcare setting.
• Always maintain a professional demeanor, appropriate language, dress, and conduct complementary to a healthcare setting.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

                Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

    Preferred: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Building Construction, Engineering, or related field.

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

               Required: Valid State issued Driver’s License.

    Preferred: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Experience

Required: Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in commercial, institutional, or healthcare construction, including demonstrated experience supervising construction projects and coordinating subcontractors. Proven ability to read, interpret, and implement construction blueprints, specifications, and technical documents.

Preferred: Experience supervising construction projects within active healthcare facilities or hospitals.

Other

• Comprehensive working knowledge of various construction trades, practices, and methodologies.
• In-depth understanding of local and state building codes, life safety codes (e.g., NFPA), and healthcare-specific regulations (e.g., Infection Control Risk Assessment - ICRA standards, Joint Commission/DNV Environment of Care).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to analyze project components, troubleshoot issues, and follow tasks through to completion.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with staff, patients, families, physicians, contractors, inspectors, and all levels of hospital administration.
• Ability to evaluate cost proposals, estimate project expenses, and make recommendations for budget adherence.
• Meticulous attention to detail for securing and maintaining all required project documentation and audit trails.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team and foster harmonious working relationships with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to site safety, understanding, and enforcing safety procedures and protocols.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in all interactions, consistent with a healthcare setting.
• Basic computer skills for project management software, email, and documentation.
• Ability to take evening and weekend calls on a rotating basis.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of objects weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions:

This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.