Superintendent 1

Elford Inc•Cleveland, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Elford is growing its Healthcare portfolio in Cleveland and is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead on-site operations for projects in active healthcare environments. This role is for a field leader who understands what it takes to build in hospitals and medical facilities — where planning, safety, infection control, communication, and quality execution matter every single day. If you take pride in running an organized, safe, schedule-driven jobsite and holding trade partners accountable, we want to talk.

Requirements

10+ years of construction industry experience
Minimum 5 years in a Superintendent or Foreman leadership role
Strong understanding of safety regulations and quality standards
Proven ability to influence subcontractors and maintain accountability
Strong communication skills — both written and verbal
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Comfort using construction management software and basic computer systems
Willingness to travel as project needs require
Trade school, apprenticeship, or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

Healthcare construction experience preferred (active facilities, phased work, regulatory compliance)

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all field operations on healthcare construction projects
Maintain strong, professional relationships with owners, design teams, subcontractors, inspectors, and corporate leadership
Enforce Elford safety standards and regulatory requirements — safety is non-negotiable
Build strictly according to plans and specifications; review documents before work begins
Maintain daily on-site presence to supervise work and drive production
Execute work to meet or exceed the established project schedule
Ensure required inspections, testing, and regulatory approvals occur in proper sequence
Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and information flow with the Project Manager and corporate office
Monitor quality control standards and oversee correction of deficient work
Review subcontractor scopes to ensure complete coverage prior to award and final payment
Lead weekly job meetings (or in the PM’s absence) and support project documentation
Assist with jobsite setup, scheduling, inspections, and permit coordination
Supervise on-site Elford staff, including field engineers or clerical support
Participate in Field Operations meetings and ongoing company training