Senior Healthcare Superintendent (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Senior Healthcare Superintendent for its North Texas Division. The role provides overall direction and control of day-to-day field construction activities on assigned jobsites, often on major projects with complex size, schedule, or phasing requirements. The superintendent and senior project manager have equal authority on the project, work in tandem with overlapping responsibilities, and share bottom-line accountability. The superintendent leads field operations, safety, scheduling, quality, workforce and equipment coordination, compliance, stakeholder relationships, staff development, and project closeout.

Requirements

10 or more years of commercial construction field experience, including direct supervisory experience.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training; this may be obtained within the first year of employment.
Proficiency in reading plans and specifications.
Ability to build and manage multiple high-performing teams.
Applicants 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in construction management, construction science, engineering, or a relevant discipline; equivalent education and experience, including a high school diploma, may be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee day-to-day field construction activities at the assigned jobsite.
Organize and manage large project staffs, dividing project manager and superintendent duties among multiple employee-owners as needed.
Lead overall jobsite safety, implement safety plans and procedures, and administer the company’s Safety & Health Manual.
Review record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schedules to determine project scope, materials, manpower, and equipment needs.
Coordinate jobsite layout and startup with the project manager, including site security, office trailers, utility hookups, and designated areas for cranes, hoists, materials, and parking.
Direct field engineers in initial surveys and jobsite layout; 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; provide foremen with technical instructions and coordinate with project office staff to resolve ambiguities in plans and drawings.
Establish procedures with the project manager for ordering self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers.
Inspect field construction, including subcontracted work, and ensure high-quality workmanship; promptly identify deficiencies and follow up on their correction.
Provide technical guidance on day-to-day construction problems and work with architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve issues and evaluate alternative methods and materials.
Assist the project manager in evaluating schedule and cost impacts and developing manpower projections; monitor labor costs and productivity, investigate delays, and adjust resources as needed.
Assist the project manager in developing equipment projections and monitor equipment use, maintenance, and cost.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and company policies and procedures.
Schedule governmental inspections required to obtain a certificate of occupancy.
Oversee employee health and safety, including first aid areas, emergency treatment facilities, OSHA inspector visits, and correction of observed hazards.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with owners, owner representatives, architects, consulting firms, and other project stakeholders, resolving issues through direct negotiation where practical.
Train and develop subordinates and lead career planning and development for project staff, including input on merit increases, promotions, and hourly-to-salary transitions.
Complete project closeout activities, including punch lists, demobilization, and as-built documents.
Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of field construction activity.