Senior Healthcare Superintendent (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Senior Healthcare Superintendent for its North Texas Division. The superintendent provides overall direction and control of day-to-day field construction activities at an assigned jobsite, often on a major project with complex size, schedule, or phasing requirements. The superintendent and senior project manager have equal authority, work in tandem with overlapping responsibilities, and share bottom-line accountability. The role oversees jobsite operations, safety, scheduling, quality, staffing, equipment, compliance, inspections, and project closeout. The superintendent works with the project manager and project staff, as well as owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders. Austin Commercial is a 100% employee-owned commercial construction firm.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in construction management, construction science, engineering, or a relevant discipline preferred; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience, including a high school diploma.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training is required; it may be obtained within the first year of employment.
At least 10 years of commercial construction field experience, including direct supervisory experience.
Proficiency in reading plans and specifications.
Ability to build and manage multiple high-performing teams.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Commercial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in construction management, construction science, engineering, or a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee day-to-day field construction activities at the assigned jobsite.
Organize and manage large project staff, dividing project manager and superintendent duties among multiple employee-owners as needed.
Take charge of overall jobsite safety and implement safety plans and procedures.
Review record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schedules to assess project scope, materials, manpower needs, and equipment requirements.
Work with the project manager to plan the jobsite layout and startup activities, including site security, office trailers, and utility hookups.
Designate areas for cranes, hoists, material storage, and parking.
Direct field engineers in surveying and jobsite layout, and ensure dimensional control lines and elevations are verified by certified third-party surveyors before foundation work begins.
Plan daily and weekly craft activities and schedule forecasts; give foremen technical instructions and coordinate resolution of plan and drawing ambiguities before construction begins.
Work with the project manager to establish procedures for ordering self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers.
Inspect field construction, including subcontracted work, maintain workmanship quality, supervise jobsite activities, identify deficiencies, and ensure they are corrected.
Provide technical guidance on day-to-day construction problems, investigate alternative work methods and materials, and collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve issues.
Assist the project manager in evaluating schedule and cost impacts.
Help develop manpower projections, monitor weekly labor costs and productivity, investigate schedule delays, and adjust leadership assignments, crew sizes, or equipment as needed.
Help develop equipment projections and monitor equipment use, maintenance, and costs.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and codes, as well as company policies and procedures.
Schedule governmental inspections required to obtain a certificate of occupancy.
Assume responsibility for employee health and safety, including first aid areas, emergency treatment facilities, accompanying OSHA inspectors, and correcting observed hazards.
Maintain positive working relationships with owners and their representatives, architects, consultants, and other financially interested parties, resolving issues through direct negotiation when practical.
Foster subordinate training and development through on-the-job training, company programs, and outside learning opportunities.
Lead career planning and development for project staff, including input on merit increases, promotions, and transitions from hourly to salaried roles.
Complete project closeout activities, including punch lists, demobilization, and as-built documents.
Maintain detailed and accurate daily reports of field construction activities.
Administer the company’s Safety & Health Manual.