Construction Superintendent

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Austin is looking for an experienced Construction Superintendent to manage ground-up healthcare construction projects. The role demands over 7 years of experience, particularly in hospital projects. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, coordinating various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This position requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, making a significant impact on project success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction superintendent experience, with ground-up healthcare or hospital project experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing large-scale commercial or healthcare construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare construction standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day field operations for healthcare construction projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and field staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and infection control requirements.

Skills

Leadership in construction management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Compliance with healthcare standards

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent with a strong background in ground-up healthcare construction, ideally including hospital projects, to join our growing team. This role is responsible for leading all field operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining strict compliance with healthcare construction requirements and infection-control protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead day-to-day field operations for ground-up healthcare and hospital construction projects
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and field staff to maintain schedule and production targets
• Develop, maintain, and update short-interval and master project schedules
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, infection control requirements (ICRA), and healthcare regulatory guidelines
• Conduct regular site meetings, inspections, and quality control reviews
• Collaborate with project managers, owners, architects, and engineers to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum
• Oversee project documentation including daily reports, site logs, safety records, and quality tracking
• Maintain strong communication with hospital stakeholders, particularly on occupied campus or campus-adjacent work

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction superintendent experience, with ground-up healthcare or hospital project experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing large-scale commercial or healthcare construction projects from sitework through turnover
• Strong knowledge of healthcare construction standards, life-safety systems, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated leadership managing multiple subcontract trades on complex projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills