Superintendent – Commercial Construction (Healthcare Projects)
Location: Onsite – Charleston, SC Schedule: Monday–Friday (Project-based hours as required) Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Compensation: $105,000 – $165,000 (based on experience) Bonus: Performance-based bonus opportunities available
The Opportunity
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for a premier commercial general contractor operating throughout the Southeast. The firm is recognized for delivering complex healthcare and large-scale commercial builds with an uncompromising focus on safety, quality execution, and long-term client partnerships.
The contractor is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to oversee multiple active healthcare construction projects across Charleston and surrounding areas. This role requires a proven field leader who can manage competing site demands, maintain schedule discipline, and drive consistent execution across regulated healthcare environments.
This is not a single-project role—it is a leadership opportunity for someone trusted to operate with autonomy, accountability, and professionalism across multiple sites.
Position Summary
The Superintendent will lead day-to-day field operations across several healthcare projects, serving as the central point of accountability for jobsite safety, quality standards, subcontractor performance, and milestone delivery.
You will partner closely with Project Managers and senior leadership to ensure each project progresses efficiently, meets compliance expectations, and reflects hospital-grade execution standards.
Key Responsibilities
Candidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated ability to:
Lead onsite execution across multiple healthcare construction projects in the Charleston market
Direct daily field operations, trade sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and schedule adherence
Enforce safety protocols, quality control standards, and regulatory compliance across all job sites
Monitor field productivity and proactively resolve issues before they impact timelines or budgets
Collaborate closely with Project Management teams to align schedules, cost controls, and milestone delivery
Maintain clear communication with clients, inspectors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Ensure each project meets performance expectations through disciplined execution and strong field leadership
Serve as a reliable, consistent onsite presence representing the company's standards and professionalism
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered.
5–10 years of Superintendent experience in commercial construction
Proven ability to independently lead field teams and manage subcontractors across active job sites
Strong organizational discipline and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to work fully onsite in Charleston, SC and commute reliably to surrounding project sites
Commitment to safety enforcement, quality accountability, and execution ownership
Ability to start immediately or participate in early project ramp-up
Demonstrated job stability and long-term performance in prior roles
Healthcare construction experience (hospitals, specialty centers, rehab facilities, surgical projects)
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a commercial GC environment
Background delivering work in highly regulated, inspection-heavy construction settings
Construction Management degree or equivalent field leadership expertise
Calm, solutions-oriented leadership style with strong client-facing communication skills
Firm Support & Structure
This organization provides the foundation strong Superintendents need to succeed, including:
Established Project Management and field supervision teams
Dedicated safety and quality control processes
Support from senior construction leadership across all major projects
Why Join This Team
Competitive compensation with bonus potential
Opportunity to lead multiple meaningful healthcare projects in a fast-growing region
Long-term career growth with a respected regional contractor
High visibility, strong leadership support, and consistent project pipeline
Interview Process
Initial recruiter screening
Interview with project and construction leadership
Final onsite or regional interview with senior operations stakeholders
HireNow Staffing Disclaimer
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.