Superintendent - Healthcare Projects

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Fuel card

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Construction Superintendent to act as the on-site leader from mobilization through project completion on high‑stakes healthcare and higher education projects.

You will oversee all field operations, drive schedules, coordinate subs and site teams, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery. The role demands hands-on leadership and a track record of delivering complex construction programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent.
• Experience in healthcare, hospital, medical facility, or higher education construction is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead projects from start to finish and manage field operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all field operations on construction projects.
• Drive project schedules to ensure milestones and completion dates are achieved.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, vendors, and site personnel.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, and within quality expectations.
• Conduct daily site walks and proactively identify project risks.
• Manage project logistics, sequencing, and workforce planning.
• Create and maintain short-term and long-term construction schedules.
• Run subcontractor meetings and coordinate field activities.
• Enforce safety standards and promote a culture of jobsite safety.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Review construction drawings and identify potential conflicts.

Skills

Superintendent experience

Healthcare construction

Construction management

Reading drawings

Coordination of subcontractors

Job description

• Lead complex healthcare and higher education projects that have impact
• Highly respected builder known for exceptional culture&industry-leading benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a premier general contractor construction and development company with a long-standing reputation for excellence, innovation, and client service. The organization has built its success on strong relationships, repeat business, and a commitment to treating every project as if it were their own investment. They are recognized for delivering sophisticated projects across highly technical sectors where quality, planning, and execution are critical to success.

Employees describe the culture as collaborative, team-oriented, and focused on professional development. Leadership is highly visible and invested in employee success, creating an environment where talented construction professionals are empowered to make decisions, solve problems, and advance their careers. This is a company where people stay because they are valued, supported, and given opportunities to work on meaningful projects.

Job Description

As the Construction Superintendent, you will serve as the on-site leader responsible for driving construction operations from mobilization through project completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage all field operations on construction projects
• Drive project schedules to ensure milestones and completion dates are achieved
• Coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, vendors, and site personnel
• Deliver projects safely, on time, and within quality expectations
• Conduct daily site walks and proactively identify project risks
• Manage project logistics, sequencing, and workforce planning
• Create and maintain short-term and long-term construction schedules
• Run subcontractor meetings and coordinate field activities
• Enforce safety standards and promote a culture of jobsite safety
• Monitor workmanship and ensure compliance with project specifications
• Review construction drawings and identify potential conflicts

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent
• Any Ground Up Expierence Required
• Proven experience in healthcare construction, hospital construction, medical facility construction, and/or higher education construction
• Demonstrated history of leading projects from start to finish
• Strong job tenure with a stable employment history; no frequent job changes
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and managing field operations
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

What's on Offer

On Offer for the Superintendent

• Highly competitive salary based upon experience
• Car allowance and fuel card
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Generous paid vacation and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities with a respected industry leader