Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

SpawGlass; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive pay

Profit sharing and incentives

Vehicle allowance

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Wellness support

Career development

Generous PTO

Job summary

A construction management firm in Austin is seeking a Superintendent to oversee daily operations on construction sites, particularly within healthcare environments. The role requires a strong safety mindset, strategic decision-making abilities, and expertise in constructability. Candidates should have experience managing teams, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This position offers competitive pay, profit-sharing incentives, and benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction in active healthcare environments.
• Skilled in ICRA, interim life safety, and MEP coordination.
• Ability to manage schedules and communicate effectively with healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote safety awareness.
• Develop production budgets and schedules during project planning.
• Manage site mobilization, inventory, and site utilization.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings to align project goals.
• Implement project-specific Quality Control plans and address conflicts.
• Track productivity, manage budgets, and maintain cost control.
• Maintain accurate daily logs and updates to the Project Manager.
• Optimize construction techniques and ensure BIM compliance.

Skills

Strong safety mindset

Strategic decision-making

Constructability expertise

Collaboration with trade partners

Proficiency with construction management software

Education

Degree in construction management or engineering technology

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Our Superintendent manages daily on-site operations ensuring a safe, cost-effective and high-quality construction process while driving the project to exceed schedule expectations. The ideal candidate has a strong safety mindset, excels in strategic decision-making, demonstrates proven constructability expertise and effectively collaborates with trade partners.

This Superintendent must have proven experience managing construction in active healthcare environments. Skilled in ICRA, interim life safety, and MEP coordination, they lead field teams, manage schedules, and maintain close communication with healthcare staff to support uninterrupted operations.

What You’ll Do

• Safety Management: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, develop project-specific safety plans, and promote safety awareness through regular meetings and huddles
• Project Planning and Scheduling: Develop production budgets and schedules within the first seven weeks, lead Lean pull planning sessions, and manage timelines to meet milestones and deadlines
• Site Management: Mobilize the site by establishing utilities, services, and security, maintain organized inventory, and optimize site utilization for efficiency
• Subcontractor Coordination: Manage subcontractors to align with project goals, address conflicts promptly, and lead weekly coordination meetings with internal and external teams
• Quality Control: Implement project-specific Quality Control plans, address conflicts in drawings before construction, and resolve quality issues quickly through documentation and corrective actions
• Cost Management: Track productivity, manage budgets to minimize variances, and approve subcontracts and purchases to maintain cost control
• Communication and Documentation: Maintain accurate daily logs in Procore, provide timely updates to the Project Manager, and lead site meetings to ensure clear communication of objectives and progress
• Technical Oversight: Optimize construction techniques, ensure BIM compliance with fieldwork, and resolve discrepancies in methods and materials proactively

What You Bring To The Team

• A degree in construction management, engineering technology or similar is a plus
• Proven construction management experience
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Essential Functions

• Perform physical activities such as twisting, stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders and stairs, walking on uneven ground, working on scaffolds above ground, and in ditches below ground. Up to seven hours of an eight-hour shift are spent standing
• Work comfortably in confined spaces without fear and demonstrate the ability to read GHS labels on containers through color recognition
• Have depth perception to identify hazards such as excavations and to hear horns or sirens from moving equipment
• Exhibit good finger manipulation skills for precise tasks
• Climb on light and heavy equipment, carry, and use hand tools effectively
• Handle constant lifting of 10 lbs, frequent lifting of 25 lbs, and a maximum single-person lifting capacity of 50 lbs (assistance required for items over 50 lbs). Tasks may involve reaching at, above, or below shoulder height
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Work Environment

• Construction site environment. You may be exposed to noise, dampness, heat, cold, dust, fumes (occasionally, but always well-ventilated), chemicals (will work with, but normally won’t work in a chemical environment) and confined spaces (on occasion). Temperatures range from 25º to 115ºF
• Wear puncture-resistant footwear, long pants, and shirts with four-inch sleeves
• Use all required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vests, earplugs, fall protection gear, and respiratory equipment, as provided
• Maintain a professional, clean, and well-groomed appearance
• Work schedule will align with project demands and timelines

Total Rewards

• Employee Ownership: Enjoy ownership from day one
• Competitive Pay: Salary based on market data and performance
• Profit Sharing & Incentives: Share in company success and earn project bonuses
• Vehicle Allowance & Phone Reimbursement: Stay mobile and connected
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days, plus HSA contributions
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match (Traditional and Roth)
• Wellness Support: Gym and mental health reimbursements
• Career Development: Access SpawGlass University and continuing education assistance
• Generous PTO: Plus paid holidays and team member assistance

SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.