Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

Pavarini McGovern•Orem, UT

About The Position

The Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a construction job site, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. The role supervises direct labor on the assigned project and manages contracted work to support successful project completion. The Superintendent plans construction procedures and staffing for each phase, coordinates with the Project Manager on schedules and project planning, and oversees procurement, subcontractor coordination, workforce assignments, progress monitoring, and quality and safety requirements. The role also communicates regularly with project personnel, clients, and trade partners to address progress and resolve issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a construction-related field, or equivalent, and at least 5 years of commercial construction experience.
Experience in healthcare construction.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to and from the project site.
Ability to understand and apply building codes and other design requirements and accurately read blueprints.
Understanding of subcontractor scopes of work and tolerances.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including clear expression and proper grammar and syntax.
Good administrative skills, including monitoring and coordinating work activities and keeping the organization informed of progress and problems.
Good management skills, including proactively supervising and monitoring subordinates and following up on delegated assignments.
Integrity and adherence to ethical standards, conduct expectations, and organizational policies.
Problem-solving ability, including using information from different sources to formulate alternatives.
Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and others.
Good interpersonal skills, including tact and sensitivity to others' needs.
Organization and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Effective planning, resource allocation, personnel assignment, and time management.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Initiative, self-direction, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and telephones, and use spreadsheet and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Basic Spanish.
Knowledge and use of CMiC.

Responsibilities

Study specifications and plan construction procedures, staffing, and phase schedules based on available tools, equipment, and building methods.
Work 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 in accordance with work schedules.
Keep project participants informed of construction issues and progress, including directing supervisory personnel, meeting with craft personnel, reviewing scope and schedule with subcontractors, and updating clients.
Work with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
Consult with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
Inspect work in progress to confirm conformance with specifications and construction schedules.
For new construction projects, manage based on progress reports, materials used, and costs, and adjust work schedules as needed.
Coordinate personnel moves between projects with the Manager of Craft Resources, manage crew mixes and work assignments to control labor costs, and, when appropriate, terminate craft personnel who do not meet company policies or job requirements.
Work with the Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan.
Implement company policies, including safety and equal opportunity policies, and maintain company quality standards and housekeeping requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.