Construction Superintendent – Healthcare / Hospital Construction

destinationone Consulting

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Destinationone Consulting is proud to partner with a leading commercial general contractor in the search for an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on healthcare and hospital construction projects in Reno, Nevada. Our client is seeking a highly capable construction professional with proven experience delivering hospital expansions, renovations, and complex upgrades within active healthcare environments. This role requires strong leadership and coordination skills to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with strict healthcare construction standards, while maintaining uninterrupted facility operations. Note: This role specifically requires experience in acute care hospital construction and expansions. Candidates with experience limited to tenant improvement (TI) projects such as clinics, dental offices, or small medical spaces will not be considered.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent with a Commercial General Contractor
Direct experience delivering hospital construction projects, including:
Acute care hospital expansions
Major renovations within operating hospitals
Infrastructure upgrades in healthcare facilities
Proven ability to manage work in active/occupied healthcare environments with strict safety and infection control protocols (e.g., ICRA)
Strong experience coordinating and scheduling subcontractors in complex, phased environments
Diverse project experience may include healthcare, institutional, or large-scale commercial projects
Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred
Strong knowledge of:
Self-perform concrete work
MEP systems critical to healthcare facilities
Ability to read and interpret complex construction drawings and specifications

Responsibilities

Manage and direct all job site activities from project start through completion
Oversee hospital expansions, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades within active facilities
Coordinate construction activities in fully operational healthcare environments, ensuring minimal disruption to patients, staff, and critical systems
Oversee self-perform labor crews and subcontractors to ensure successful project execution
Communicate daily with foremen and trades to ensure productivity targets are met
Ensure all project goals are achieved in accordance with specifications, timelines, and budgets
Lead weekly subcontractor meetings to review schedule performance, safety compliance, and quality control
Monitor RFI status, delays, and scope changes
Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate drawings and deliverables
Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and project team on all issues, risks, and changes
Support project closeout processes, including meetings approximately 30 days prior to completion
Represent the client professionally in communications with owners, consultants, and healthcare stakeholders
Develop and implement strategies to deliver projects on or ahead of schedule and within budget
Track and manage productivity of self-performed work
Perform other duties as required