Superintendent
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Job Location:
Wilmington, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Superintendent (Healthcare Construction Ground-Up Project)
Location: Onsite Wilmington NC
Compensation: $105000 $165000 base salary
Bonus: Eligible for performance-based bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Work Model: Fully Onsite
The Opportunity
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for a confidential commercial general contractor seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead a major healthcare construction project in Wilmington North Carolina.
This is a high-visibility field leadership role overseeing the construction of a 3-story rehabilitation hospital (90000 SF). The ideal candidate is a proven builder who thrives in regulated environments understands the complexity of healthcare work and can deliver excellence across safety schedule quality and subcontractor execution.
This role requires a leader who can independently run the jobsite and maintain consistent communication with project stakeholders from mobilization through closeout.
What Youll Be Responsible For
Candidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated ability to:
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Lead day-to-day onsite construction operations for a ground-up healthcare facility
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Coordinate subcontractors field crews inspections and phased work sequencing
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Maintain full ownership of the project schedule ensuring milestones are met without compromising quality
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Drive safety compliance and enforce best practices across all trades
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Oversee quality control and ensure work aligns with healthcare construction standards and regulatory expectations
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Conduct regular site meetings communicate priorities clearly and keep execution aligned across teams
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Identify challenges early and solve problems proactively in an active high-stakes environment
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Serve as the onsite face of the project demonstrating professionalism and reliability with client-facing communication
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Support budget control through field-level awareness of productivity change impacts and resource planning
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered.
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510 years of Superintendent experience in large-scale commercial construction
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Proven experience delivering healthcare construction projects (hospital rehab clinical facilities)
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Experience managing projects 75000 square feet in size
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Strong subcontractor coordination and independent jobsite leadership capability
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Ability to work fully onsite in Wilmington NC (no hybrid/remote flexibility)
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Deep knowledge of safety compliance inspections and quality control in regulated builds
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Demonstrated reliability execution discipline and job stability (23 years per employer preferred)
Preferred Qualifications (Standout Differentiators)
Candidates with the following experience will be viewed as especially strong:
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Ground-up hospital or rehabilitation facility construction experience
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Background working with a top commercial GC on complex healthcare builds
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Formal education in Construction Management or related discipline
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Track record of successfully completing multi-story healthcare projects from start to finish
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Calm team-oriented leadership style under pressure
This Role Is Not a Fit For
The client will not consider candidates with:
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No ground-up healthcare construction experience
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Background primarily in residential or non-regulated commercial projects
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Limited experience managing large subcontractor scopes independently
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Difficulty operating in live fast-moving field environments
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Inability or unwillingness to work onsite full time
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History of unfinished projects or frequent job changes
Why This Opportunity
This position offers:
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Leadership ownership on a flagship healthcare facility builds
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Competitive salary range with bonus eligibility
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Full benefits package
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Long-term growth with an established commercial contractor
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A role designed for builders who take pride in execution accountability and field excellence
HireNow Staffing Disclaimer
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- ProCore
- Microsoft Outlook
- Prolog
- Cost Control
- Construction Management
- Renovation
- OSHA
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
