Construction Superintendent

Scott Humphrey Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent specializing in ground-up healthcare construction projects. The role involves leading field operations to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience, preferably in hospital projects, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. OSHA certification is preferred. Join a dedicated team ensuring high-quality standards in healthcare construction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction superintendent experience.
• Strong background in ground-up healthcare or hospital construction.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for healthcare construction projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors and field staff to meet production targets.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and healthcare regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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