Construction Superintendent

Superintendent - Healthcare & Life Science

Raleigh-Durham, NC

About the Role

Our client is a mission driven technical builder with a strong company culture and backlog serving the Raleigh-Durham market and is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on healthcare and life science construction projects. This role owns day-to-day site leadership - safety, schedule, quality, and subcontractor coordination - on projects built within active, highly regulated, and often occupied environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all on-site field operations for healthcare and/or life science construction projects, from mobilization through closeout.

Direct and coordinate subcontractors and trade partners to ensure work is completed to plan, spec, and regulatory/compliance standards specific to healthcare or life science environments (e.g., ICRA, infection control, cleanroom, or similar protocols).

Develop and manage the project schedule, sequencing trades to protect milestones and minimize disruption to active/occupied facilities.

Conduct regular site walkthroughs and quality-control inspections to ensure work meets plans, specifications, and code requirements.

Enforce jobsite safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant site at all times.

Coordinate closely with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and inspectors to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.

Manage material and equipment logistics, deliveries, and site access in coordination with facility operations.

Lead punch list management, commissioning support, and closeout documentation.

Facilitate site-level OAC (owner/architect/contractor) meetings and provide clear, accurate progress reporting.

Qualifications 5+ years of total construction field experience, with at least one project served as the lead Superintendent on a healthcare or life science project.

Strong working knowledge of the unique requirements of building in active/occupied healthcare or life science environments (infection control, interim life safety measures, cleanroom protocols, or similar).

Proven ability to manage subcontractors, schedule, and quality across a demanding, compliance-driven build.

Strong communication skills and comfort interfacing directly with owners, architects, and inspectors.

Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards for healthcare/life science construction.

Proficiency with scheduling and construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar).

OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for site travel across the Raleigh-Durham area.

What We Offer Base salary of $120K-$140K, commensurate with experience, plus vehicle allowance and bonus

Full benefits package

Opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing, specialized healthcare/life science construction niche