Healthcare Superintendent

About the role

The Healthcare Superintendent is responsible for the effective management of all field operations on the healthcare project they are assigned to. In conjunction with the Project Manager, they assume overall responsibility and accountability for all factors contributing to the success of the project.

Responsibilities

• Champion PENTA’s safety culture on all healthcare job sites, prioritizing safety and infection control, including compliance with OSHA, hospital safety protocols, Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), and the Corporate Safety Manual.
• Lead the development and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and ensure subcontractor Job Site Safety Plans reflect the unique risks of healthcare environments, such as patient proximity, occupied spaces, and sensitive equipment.
• Read and interpret all drawings and healthcare-specific specifications, identifying constructability gaps and proposing solutions to minimize disruptions to clinical operations.
• Ensure RFIs and submittals (shop drawings) are pertinent, correct, and logical; review design documents for compliance with building codes and ADA.
• Coordinate and understand the timing of all field inspections, including IRA, life safety, and medical gas inspections, and attend as required.
• Create clear and concise project PENTA daily reports and participate in the collection of subcontractor daily reports for project verification.
• Ensure hoisting plans meet OSHA and PENTA policies, including critical picks and third-party reviews; develop crane schedules and logistics.
• Review lift plans for compliance, crane position, rigging, outrigger pads, and operator certifications before picks are made; verify equipment matches approved plans.
• Coordinate procurement with the construction schedule, focusing on long-lead healthcare items such as imaging equipment, air-handling units, medical gas components, nurse call systems, and specialized MEP equipment.
• Communicate schedule-impacting items promptly to the project team and Owner.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for accuracy, including healthcare-specific systems (e.g., medical gas, DI/RO water, AHU filtration, lead shielding).
• Work with the Project Manager to enforce PENTA’s project startup policies and procedures; attend pre-installation meetings to ensure subcontractors are prepared.
• Understand the general construction sequence, including details and durations, and communicate the project flow clearly to the team.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of life safety systems; lead coordination and scheduling meetings with assistance.
• Manage all life safety testing and verify pre-testing completion.
• Understand BIM/VDC coordination basics and attend all related meetings; recognize design flaws and seek resolution.
• Develop a detailed project logistics plan with a focus on patient, staff, and visitor safety, coordinating with hospital facility leadership, infection control, security, and clinical teams.
• Participate in subcontractor de-scope meetings.
• Understand project budgets and healthcare-specific cost drivers, such as infection control, off-hours work, equipment coordination, and specialty subcontractor scopes.
• Interpret subcontractor Exhibit A’s to differentiate extra work from contract work; ensure all tickets are detailed and accurate, and collect them daily.
• Maintain and build relationships with architects, healthcare industry partners, and subcontractors.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project execution and the growth of PENTA’s healthcare portfolio.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–7 years of prior experience working in a construction Superintendent role, or minimum 10+ years equivalence working in a General Foreman or field-related management position.
• Prior experience with LINAC (Linear Accelerator) installation and imaging is required.
• ICRA 2.0 Healthcare construction project experience is required; minimum 5 years on medium-sized healthcare projects is preferred.
• Degree in Construction Management or a related field is preferred.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification is required.
• Fluency in reading, quantifying, and analyzing construction drawings.
• Competent understanding of construction scheduling and sequencing.
• Ability to work efficiently on fast-paced construction projects with accelerated schedules.
• Proven ability to adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information or conditions.
• Experience with follow-up and monitoring of work to ensure quality standards and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and team player mindset.