Superintendent - Healthcare

BEAR Construction Company; Rolling Meadows (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Pet Insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

BEAR Construction Company is seeking a Superintendent to lead healthcare field execution on active projects in Rolling Meadows, IL. You will focus on safety, quality, schedule, documentation, and clear communication with owners and stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership and a background in construction management, with the ability to coordinate trade partners, monitor progress, and maintain orderly, safe job sites in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a construction superintendent or similar field leadership role.
• Field experience or a trade school/college degree in Construction Management/Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of jobsite safety, quality, and health guidelines.
• Ability to read and understand project documents (drawings, specs, submittals, schedules).
• Strong organizational, time-management, and leadership skills; ability to lead teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office and mobile documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Field Leadership, Planning & Schedule: Develop and maintain phasing plans, look-ahead schedules, and sequencing; Track progress and provide updates; Coordinate trade partners and activities to meet on-time completion; Communicate staffing needs.
• Safety, Cleanliness & Quality: Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly jobsite; Enforce safety processes; Monitor workmanship and enforce quality control; Minimize disruption in healthcare environments.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Serve as on-site liaison between BEAR and owners/stakeholders; Communicate conflicts and risks early; Collaborate with internal teams and subcontractors.
• Documentation & Controls: Maintain field documentation and reporting; Manage RFIs/submittals; Track time codes; Use project documentation software and mobile tools.
• Materials, Equipment, and Site Logistics: Manage equipment/materials, track stock/deliveries, coordinate maintenance; Arrange inspections with authorities; Resolve on-site issues quickly.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Reading project documents

MS Office proficiency

Education

Construction Management/Engineering degree

Trade school (construction)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Description

The Superintendent is responsible for monitoring healthcare projects through the full lifecycle, with a strong focus on safety, quality, field leadership, schedule execution, documentation, and communication. This role works closely with the project manager/project team and the owner's team, and must be highly organized, proactive, and able to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Healthcare Market Differentiators (What makes this role unique)

Healthcare work often occurs in occupied, active environments. The Superintendent will lead field execution while maintaining high standards for:

• Patient/staff safety, clean work zones, and orderly site logistics
• Infection prevention expectations (e.g., dust control, containment, negative air where applicable)
• Coordinating work windows, shutdowns, and sensitive operations with hospital/clinic stakeholders
• Clear daily communication and documentation to support compliance, safety, and schedule performance

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership, Planning & Schedule

• Develop and maintain phasing plans, look-ahead schedules, and sequencing to support the construction process
• Track project progress and provide regular schedule updates to the project team and stakeholders
• Coordinate trade partners and construction activities to facilitate on-time project completion
• Coordinate manpower needs and communicate staffing requirements to support schedule and milestones

Safety, Cleanliness & Quality

• Organize and maintain a safe, clean, and orderly jobsite/work environment
• Enforce site safety expectations, including required safety processes, orientations, and compliance
• Monitor installed work for quality, enforce quality control plans, and address deficiencies quickly
• In healthcare environments, maintain heightened cleanliness and coordination to minimize disruption

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a professional on-site liaison between BEAR and owners/stakeholders
• Communicate field conflicts, constraints, and risk items early to the internal project team
• Collaborate with internal teams, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and building management to determine field needs and solve issues

Documentation & Controls

• Maintain complete and accurate field documentation and reporting (daily reports, photo documentation, trade hours, delivery tracking, punch lists, etc.)
• Manage RFIs/submittals coordination and maintain documentation to support internal and external project members
• Understand and apply proper accounting phase codes and accurate time allocation
• Utilize project documentation software and mobile tools as required

Materials, Equipment, and Site Logistics

• Manage equipment and material needs, track stock and deliveries, and coordinate maintenance as required
• Coordinate inspections with local jurisdictional authority and permit agencies as needed
• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies quickly and effectively

Position Requirements

• Prior experience as a construction Superintendent or similar field leadership role
• Field experience, trade school, or college degree (Construction Management/Engineering preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of jobsite safety, quality, and health guidelines
• Ability to read and understand project documents (drawings, specs, submittals, schedules, etc.)
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and leadership skills; ability to lead and inspire teams
• Proficiency with MS Office; comfort with mobile/documentation tools
• OSHA 30
• This is a full-time field role supporting active projects.
• Typical field hours are often aligned to project needs; BEAR has used 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM as a standard reference for field employees (or as mutually agreed), with flexibility for project priorities.
• Work may require extended hours or weekends based on schedule and site constraints.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

BEAR Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.