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 an Assistant Superintendent who 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 You'll 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 what's coming, when, and what the downstream impact is if it doesn't 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 We're 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