Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

Spawglass; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive pay

Profit sharing & project incentives

Vehicle allowance & phone reimbursement

Career development assistance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with 6% match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution

Physical and mental health wellness reimbursement

Job summary

SpawGlass is seeking a Healthcare Superintendent in San Antonio, Texas, to lead field operations for various construction projects in complex healthcare environments. Key responsibilities include managing trade coordination, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and mentoring field staff. Candidates should have previous Superintendent experience in healthcare construction and excellent leadership skills. The role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, emphasizing safety and quality in an active medical setting.

Qualifications

• Previous Superintendent experience on healthcare construction projects, including renovations in active hospital settings.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, field coordination, sequencing, and schedule execution.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools and daily reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations for construction projects in complex healthcare environments.
• Oversee day-to-day execution, including trade coordination and safety enforcement.
• Manage daily field operations and subcontractor performance.

Skills

Healthcare Field Leadership & Execution

Trade Coordination & Scheduling

Site Logistics & Phasing Management

Infection Control & Life Safety Compliance (ICRA & ILSM)

Quality Control & Workmanship

Shutdown Planning, Tie-Ins & Critical Operations

Safety Leadership & Enforcement

Client, Clinical Staff & Stakeholder Communication

Team Leadership & Field Development

Tools

Construction management platforms

Job description

As our Healthcare Superintendent, you will lead field operations for construction projects in complex healthcare environments, ranging from interior remodels within active hospital settings to major expansions and ground‑up facilities. This role is critical to ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to ongoing patient care and hospital operations.

In this role, you will oversee the day‑to‑day field execution of projects, including trade coordination, site logistics, sequencing, safety enforcement, and quality control. You will work closely with project managers, hospital stakeholders, clinical teams, infection prevention personnel, and trade partners to manage construction activities in occupied environments, maintain compliance with infection control risk assessments (ICRA) and interim life safety measures (ILSM), and ensure work aligns with project schedules, drawings, and specifications. You will lead daily huddles, enforce site safety protocols, monitor progress, and proactively address field issues to keep work on track.

Experienced Superintendents will lead complex, multi‑phase projects in active healthcare environments, develop and manage detailed phasing and logistics plans, coordinate shutdowns and critical tie‑ins, mentor field engineers and assistant superintendents, and collaborate closely with preconstruction and project management teams to optimize project execution strategies.

Success in this role is defined by your ability to maintain a safe, clean, and highly controlled jobsite while delivering high‑quality work in sensitive, operational environments.

Your Skills

• Healthcare Field Leadership & Execution (including phased construction in occupied facilities)
• Trade Coordination & Scheduling
• Site Logistics & Phasing Management
• Infection Control & Life Safety Compliance (ICRA & ILSM)
• Quality Control & Workmanship
• Shutdown Planning, Tie‑Ins & Critical Operations
• Document, Drawing & Field Reporting Management
• Safety Leadership & Enforcement
• Client, Clinical Staff & Stakeholder Communication
• Team Leadership & Field Development

Your Background

• Previous Superintendent experience on healthcare construction projects, including renovations in active hospital settings and/or ground‑up medical facilities
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, field coordination, sequencing, and schedule execution in complex environments
• Experience implementing ICRA protocols and interim life safety measures (ILSM) in occupied clinical settings
• Proven ability to manage daily field operations, trade coordination, logistics, and subcontractor performance on phased projects
• Proficiency with scheduling tools, daily reporting systems, and construction management platforms
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills in high‑pressure, patient‑care environments
• Ability to maintain strict safety, cleanliness, and operational standards while working around active hospital operations and diverse stakeholder groups including clinical personnel

Total Rewards

• Employee ownership
• Competitive pay
• Profit sharing & project incentives
• Vehicle allowance & phone reimbursement
• Career development and continuing education assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with 6% match (traditional and Roth)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance with free eligible medications through Rx ‘n Go
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with SpawGlass contribution
• Physical and mental health wellness reimbursement (e.g. gym membership, yoga classes, massages, etc.)

SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.