Assistant Superintendent Healthcare & Life Sciences Construction

We are representing a well-regarded California general contractor with an active pipeline of HCAI-regulated healthcare and life sciences projects. They are looking for anAssistant Superintendentwho is serious about their craft thrives in technically complex environments and is ready to step into a larger leadership role in the field.

This is a contractor that genuinely develops its field leaders. The goal is to put the right person on a clear path toward running their own HCAI-regulated projects as a full Superintendent.

Who this is for:An up-and-coming Assistant Superintendent who has been building their reps in the field and is ready for an environment that will accelerate their path to Superintendent specifically on HCAI-regulated projects.

Bonus if you have:Experience building wet lab or biotech facilities. Tthink active R&D and research lab environments (not dry lab). This client has life sciences work in the mix and that background will make you stand out immediately.

What Youll Own:

• Lead day-to-day field operations across assigned trades or areas keeping work sequenced on schedule and aligned with HCAI inspection and milestone requirements.
• Know the contract documents cold scope schedule sequence and the details that keep a complex healthcare or life sciences job moving without surprises.
• Manage material and equipment delivery coordination for your assigned scope; know whats coming when and what the downstream impact is if it doesnt show up.
• Keep a close eye on field costs know the budgets spot variances early and come with solutions not just problems.
• Own safety on your portion of the project scheduled and unscheduled inspections hazard recognition at the start of every new activity and strict ICRA and ILSM compliance in active healthcare and lab environments.
• Be the face of the project to subcontractors suppliers and HCAI inspectors build relationships that make the job run smoother.
• Flag schedule risks before they become schedule problems. Proactive communication up and down the chain is expected and valued.
• Help develop the field talent around you this company wants leaders who build people not just projects.

What Were Looking For:

• 3-6 years of hands-on field construction experience in healthcare life sciences or similarly regulated environments
• Direct experience on HCAI (formerly OSHPD) projects is required. You understand the inspection process and what compliance actually looks like in practice
• Wet lab or biotech R&D facility experience is a significant plus.
• Proven ability to direct subcontractors and self-perform crews with accountability and confidence
• Solid understanding of construction scheduling contract administration and field logistics
• Strong safety instincts and working knowledge of OSHA standards with real experience applying them in occupied or sensitive environments
• Degree in Construction Management Engineering or related field is a plus but field experience and track record carry more weight here

Bonus Points

Hands-on ICRA/ILSM experience in occupied hospitals or active lab facilities
Background in concrete or self-performing heavy construction
Comfortable navigating Procore Bluebeam PlanGrid or similar platforms