Healthcare Construction Superintendent

Job Description

Join a leading healthcare facility in Washington, D.C., as it undergoes a renovation to modernize its infrastructure and improve patient care. This project focuses on upgrading key areas such as operating rooms and patient wards with advanced technology and sustainable design, aiming to create a more efficient and patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand all work activities happening on the project.
• Plan work activities and recognize safety concerns while promoting a quality and safety culture among the team, partners, and trade contractors.
• Assist with subcontractor scheduling and coordination, quality control, project and look-ahead schedule review, and administration of the Request for Information process.
• Supervise safety measures in all areas for all trades and perform audit checklists.
• Maintain knowledge of materials required for safety efforts and self-powered work, coordinating procurement through the field office staff.
• Accurately produce and distribute Daily Reports.
• Maintain awareness of shop drawing information and oversee correct installations based on contract documents and shop drawings/submittals.
• Assist in implementing and executing the Quality Assurance Program.
• Participate in job site subcontractor and Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings to stay informed of schedule and potential changes.
• Possibly be assigned as sole Superintendent during off-hour shift work on a project.
• Possess an eye for detail and a strong desire for continual improvement in Construction Management, relationship building, dispute resolution, and communication skills.
• Schedule work activities by producing look-ahead schedules and collaborate with the project team to update or create the project master schedule.

Essential Skills

• Five to ten years of commercial construction experience as a superintendent.
• Experience leading a healthcare project valued at a minimum of $10MM.
• Past experience with construction projects in a clinical/main hospital setting.
• Progressive experience in skilled trades and Construction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour certification.
• First-Aid/CPR certification.

Work Environment

The majority of work is completed outside at the construction site, and within an office trailer to monitor the project and make daily decisions about construction activities. The position often involves exposure to loud noises from construction equipment, requiring the use of protective equipment such as hardhats, safety glasses, and highly visible clothing. The role includes one day shift on healthcare-related projects.