Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

STO Building Group; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer匹

Paid time off

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking a Superintendent to oversee daily job-site operations, coordinating schedules, procurement, and manpower for healthcare construction projects. You will supervise direct labor, coordinate with the Project Manager, and ensure timely completion while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling, and communication skills, plus experience with blueprints, codes, and subcontractor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction related field or equivalent; 5+ years commercial construction experience.
• Experience within healthcare construction required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
• Has a valid driver's license and is able to travel to and from the project site.
• Reads blueprints accurately; understands building codes and design requirements.
• Knows subcontractors' scopes of work and tolerances.
• Strong written and verbal communication; may prefer basic Spanish.
• Strong administrative and managerial skills; proactive and organized.
• Excellent problem-solving ability; works with teams to find solutions.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and conduct; self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Operates office equipment and common software (spreadsheets/word processing).
• Knowledge and use of CMiC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Studies specifications to plan construction procedures and staffing.
• Interacts with Project Manager to determine project schedule and look-ahead plans.
• Coordinates pre-construction meeting with Project Manager.
• Directs procurement of tools and materials to meet schedules.
• Maintains communication with clients, subs, and craft personnel about progress and issues.
• Resolves labor and scheduling conflicts; manages crew assignments to control costs.
• Oversees project management planning and ensures safety compliance and housekeeping.

Skills

Team leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Budgeting

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction

Tools

CMiC

Job description

Summary

The Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a job site, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. Supervises all direct labor positions on the assigned project. Manages and oversees any contracted work on the site to ensure successful project completion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction, based on knowledge of available tools and equipment and various building methods.
• Interacts with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule; develops and utilizes "look ahead" schedules to assess progress and spot upcoming issues.
• Coordinates the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager prior to mobilization.
• Directs procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Ensures all parties involved with the project are informed of construction issues and progress: (1) meets with and directs supervisory personnel engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays; (2) meets regularly with craft personnel to update them on construction issues and to gather input for solutions; (3) meets with subcontractors prior to the sub's mobilization to review scope of work and schedule; also, advises subs prior to each phase of work on schedule and phasing requirements; and (4) meets regularly with clients to update them on the project's progress.
• Works with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within the project work force.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and to improve construction methods.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and to construction schedules.
• Manages the project based on progress reports, materials used, and costs and adjusts work schedules accordingly. (New construction superintendents only.)
• Works with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel from project to project, minimizing hiring and layoffs; is responsible for crew mixes and work assignments to manage labor costs; may terminate company craft personnel not performing according to company policies, procedures, or other job requirements.
• Works in conjunction with project manager in preparing the Project Management Plan.
• Ensures that company policies, such as safety policies, equal opportunity, and others, are implemented consistently. Ensures company quality standards and housekeeping requirements are maintained.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction related field or equivalent and at least 5 years commercial construction experience.
• Experience within healthcare construction required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
• Has a valid driver's license and is able to travel to and from the project site.
• Understands and applies building codes and other design requirements correctly and reads blueprints accurately.
• Has good understanding and knowledge of subcontractors' scopes of work and tolerances.
• Has good written and verbal communication skills: expresses ideas clearly and effectively; uses proper grammar and syntax.(Basic Spanish preferred)
• Has good administrative skills: monitors the progress and coordination of work activities; keeps other members of the organization informed of progress and problems.
• Has good management skills: establishes techniques to effectively and proactively monitor and supervise the work of subordinates and to follow up on the results of delegated assignments.
• Maintains integrity: maintains the normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities.
• Has excellent problem-solving ability: finds and uses relationships between data from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
• Is a team player: works well with other people; takes time to help co-workers, customers, subcontractors and others achieve their goals and assignments.
• Maintains good interpersonal relationships: uses tact; is sensitive to the feelings and needs of others.
• Is organized: establishes priorities and a course of action for handling multiple tasks.
• Plans effectively: establishes courses of action for self and for others; allocates resources and assigns personnel; uses time efficiently; is personally well-organized.
• Is professional: displays appropriate appearance and professional conduct; makes a good impression on others.
• Shows initiative: actively tries to influence events to achieve goals; is a self-starter, working well with minimal supervision; strives to achieve goals beyond minimal levels of performance.
• Has the ability to operate office equipment, such as fax, copier, and telephone. Can use spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Knowledge and use of CMiC preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Group Legal
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement: Layton Construction an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.