Senior Superintendent (Healthcare Construction)

Layton Construction Company•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Layton Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent to manage day-to-day operations on a healthcare construction project subject to HCAI/OSHPD requirements. The role oversees scheduling, production, procurement, and self-perform and subcontracted work, partnering with the Senior Project Manager and client to deliver a safe, high-quality project. The Senior Superintendent plans construction procedures and staffing, coordinates schedules and materials, communicates project status and issues, manages field personnel and labor costs, and ensures work meets specifications, quality standards, and company policies. The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a construction-related field, or equivalent, and relevant commercial and healthcare construction experience. The salary range is $175,000 to $210,000, and the position is eligible for a target bonus and travel/relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a construction-related field, or equivalent.
At least 5 years of commercial construction experience.
5–10 years of relevant project experience in the healthcare construction industry.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to and from the project site.
Ability to understand and correctly apply building codes and other design requirements, and accurately read blueprints.
Good understanding of subcontractor scopes of work and tolerances.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including clear and effective expression and proper grammar and syntax.
Good administrative skills, including monitoring work progress and coordination and keeping organizational members informed of progress and problems.
Good management skills, including proactively monitoring and supervising subordinates and following up on delegated assignments.
Ability to maintain ethical conduct and comply with organizational policies in job-related activities.
Excellent problem-solving ability, including using information from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
Ability to work well with others and help coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and others achieve their goals and assignments.
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and use tact and sensitivity to others' needs.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to plan effectively, allocate resources, assign personnel, and use time efficiently.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Initiative, self-direction, and ability to work well with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a fax machine, copier, and telephone.
Ability to use spreadsheet and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Basic Spanish.
Knowledge and use of CMiC.

Responsibilities

Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Deliver “Construction with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
Study specifications and plan construction procedures, phase schedules, and staffing requirements based on available tools, equipment, and construction methods.
Coordinate with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule and develop and use look-ahead schedules to assess progress and identify upcoming issues.
Coordinate the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager before mobilization.
Direct procurement of tools and materials so they arrive at specified times in accordance with work schedules.
Keep project participants informed about construction issues and progress, including supervisory personnel, craft personnel, subcontractors, and clients.
Meet with and direct supervisory personnel in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating construction phases to prevent delays.
Meet regularly with craft personnel to share construction updates and gather input on solutions.
Meet with subcontractors before mobilization to review scope and schedule, and advise them before each work phase on schedule and phasing requirements.
Meet regularly with clients to update them on project progress.
Work with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
Confer with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
Inspect work in progress to ensure conformance with specifications and construction schedules.
Manage the project using progress reports, materials used, and costs, adjusting work schedules as needed.
Coordinate with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel between projects and minimize hiring and layoffs.
Manage crew mixes and work assignments to control labor costs, and address company craft personnel who do not meet company policies, procedures, or job requirements, including possible termination.
Work with the Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan.
Ensure consistent implementation of company policies, including safety and equal opportunity policies.
Maintain company quality standards and housekeeping requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.