Construction Superintendent

Invoke Staffing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Invoke Staffing is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on healthcare and life science construction projects in the Raleigh-Durham area, focusing on safety, schedule, quality, and subcontractor coordination within occupied environments.

The role requires 5+ years of field experience, expertise in infection control and cleanroom protocols, and proficiency with Procore/Bluebeam/MS Project. Base salary $120K-$140K plus vehicle allowance and bonus, with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of total construction field experience, with lead Superintendent on healthcare or life science project.
• Experience in occupied healthcare/life science environments and infection control.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, schedule, and quality across a demanding, compliance-driven build.
• Strong communication with owners, architects, and inspectors.
• Knowledge of healthcare/life science codes and standards.
• Proficiency with scheduling/CM software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site field operations for healthcare and/or life science construction projects, from mobilization through closeout.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors and trade partners to ensure work meets plan, spec, and regulatory standards specific to healthcare or life science environments.
• Develop and manage the project schedule, sequencing trades to protect milestones and minimize disruption to active/occupied facilities.
• Conduct regular site walkthroughs and quality-control inspections to ensure work meets plans, specifications, and code requirements.
• Enforce jobsite safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant site at all times.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and inspectors to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.
• Manage material and equipment logistics, deliveries, and site access in coordination with facility operations.
• Lead punch list management, commissioning support, and closeout documentation.
• Facilitate site-level OAC meetings and provide clear, accurate progress reporting.

Skills

Field leadership

Healthcare/Life science construction

Subcontractor management

Project scheduling

Communication with owners/architects/​

Codes & standards knowledge

Procore/Bluebeam/MS Project

OSHA 30 (preferred)

Driver's license

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Raleigh-Durham, NC

About The Role

Our client is a mission driven technical builder with a strong company culture and backlog serving the Raleigh-Durham market and is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on healthcare and life science construction projects. This role owns day-to-day site leadership — safety, schedule, quality, and subcontractor coordination — on projects built within active, highly regulated, and often occupied environments.

Superintendent — Healthcare & Life Science

Raleigh-Durham, NC

About The Role

Our client is a mission driven technical builder with a strong company culture and backlog serving the Raleigh-Durham market and is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on healthcare and life science construction projects. This role owns day-to-day site leadership — safety, schedule, quality, and subcontractor coordination — on projects built within active, highly regulated, and often occupied environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site field operations for healthcare and/or life science construction projects, from mobilization through closeout.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors and trade partners to ensure work is completed to plan, spec, and regulatory/compliance standards specific to healthcare or life science environments (e.g., ICRA, infection control, cleanroom, or similar protocols).
• Develop and manage the project schedule, sequencing trades to protect milestones and minimize disruption to active/occupied facilities.
• Conduct regular site walkthroughs and quality-control inspections to ensure work meets plans, specifications, and code requirements.
• Enforce jobsite safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant site at all times.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and inspectors to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.
• Manage material and equipment logistics, deliveries, and site access in coordination with facility operations.
• Lead punch list management, commissioning support, and closeout documentation.
• Facilitate site-level OAC (owner/architect/contractor) meetings and provide clear, accurate progress reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of total construction field experience, with at least one project served as the lead Superintendent on a healthcare or life science project.
• Strong working knowledge of the unique requirements of building in active/occupied healthcare or life science environments (infection control, interim life safety measures, cleanroom protocols, or similar).
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, schedule, and quality across a demanding, compliance-driven build.
• Strong communication skills and comfort interfacing directly with owners, architects, and inspectors.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards for healthcare/life science construction.
• Proficiency with scheduling and construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar).
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for site travel across the Raleigh-Durham area.

What We Offer

• Base salary of $120K-$140K, commensurate with experience, plus vehicle allowance and bonus
• Full benefits package
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing, specialized healthcare/life science construction niche